Category Archives: Parenting

Temple Grandin’s New Book: Different, Not Less

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

I know I just posted a review the other day, but I couldn’t wait to get this in your hands once I finished reading Dr. Temple Grandin’s new book that isn’t even on shelves yet! I don’t know if I … Continue reading →

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Home Educating Family’s Blog Has a New Look!

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

If you’ve been around Many Hats Mommy for a few months, you know I’ve been working for Home Educating Family. Well, one of my duties is the newly updated blog that is launching today. Here’s an invitation to you to … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Reviews

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

Have you been wondering why it’s been a while since I’ve had a review for Future Horizons posted on here? Well, my reviews have been going up at HomeschoolConvention.com first, and there are three or four reviews waiting in line … Continue reading →

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Wit & Wisdom: Excerpt & Reviews

Posted on November 3, 2011 by

If you haven’t read Wit & Wisdom from the Parents of Special Needs Kids: Mostly True Stories of Life on the Spectrum yet, today I’ll give you some reasons to check it out. I asked my friend Penny over at … Continue reading →

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Vaccine Injury Awareness Month: Update on John

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

Remember John from last week? I posted the beginning of his story. Today, on the last day of Vaccine Injury Awareness Month, his mom shares an update to let us know where he is, sixteen years later. (If you have … Continue reading →

Posted in Autism, Special Needs, Human Spirit, Parenting, Autism Awareness, Growing up with Autism | Tagged , , , , , | 8 Comments

Picky Eaters & Sensory Issues

Posted on October 30, 2011 by

Last week we had a different article on picky eaters. Here are a few more tips, sent courtesy of the fine folks at Future Horizons! Autism Asperger’s Digest                March-April 2011 issue Column: Sensory Smarts                  www.autismdigest.com Happy Mouths, Happy Meals Sensory … Continue reading →

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Picky Eater? Here Are Some Tips!

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

Thanks to Future Horizons for providing us with this article about helping our picky eaters. Autism Asperger’s Digest, March-April 2011 issue Column: Sensory Smarts                  www.AutismDigest.com   How To Diversify a Diet When A Child Has a Significantly Limited Food Repertoire Do … Continue reading →

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Gabby Mom Review–Welcome Home, Daddy

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

OK, moms. You are reading this, and most likely no one else is reading over your shoulder. Time for a moment of evaluation. When your husband comes home from work–whether it’s in time for dinner, breakfast, or somewhere in between–do … Continue reading →

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The Little Things Add Up

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

“Baseball team!” my son yelled. “You need to get down here RIGHT NOW!” He looked up into the tree at his imaginary team. “You’re late for the game! COME DOWN NOW!” I almost fell off the bench.

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Guest Post: Creative Ways to Exercise During a Busy Day

Posted on October 4, 2011 by

OK, as I added “guest post” to the title up there, I laughed to myself. Notice this exercise post is coming from someone else! Ha! Anyway, there are some good ideas in here for helping busy folks still keep their … Continue reading →

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