Written on
March 27, 2012 by
Emily
Originally posted over at my own site, ColoradoMoms.com, I wanted to share this book and review with all of you as well. I hope you enjoy this novel as much as I did. I was lucky to get an advance copy of Nan Rossiter’s latest novel, Words Get in the Way. A fiction novel about…
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Written on
March 15, 2012 by
Gina
“Autism is not a puzzle but an opportunity to step up to the challenge and be the best parent you can be.” – Anne Moore Burnett How many of us have thought about staying…
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Written on
November 1, 2011 by
Laurie
Most people just don’t get it right. When they write for us, about us, or to us. When it comes to others’ view of our lives in families with special needs, I’ve never seen anyone show it like it really is.* The lack of realism, empathy (and appropriate gallows humor) is partly why I’m writing…
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Written on
April 19, 2011 by
Laurie
My friends and I get together twice a month to just be. Be ourselves and not always mom or caregiver or advocate. Just us. Recently we were all talking about books and resources we’ve found helpful as parents. Some of us have kids with tough behaviors. My own kids have bipolar and struggle with behaviors…
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Written on
April 3, 2011 by
Beth
I just finished reading Kate Strohm’s book Being the Other One: Growing Up with a Brother or Sister Who Has Special Needs. When I told a co-worker a couple of years ago about my daughter having special needs, she said “My friend’s sibling had a disability and as soon as she was old enough, she…
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Written on
July 30, 2010 by
Laura
I have been updating my book recommendations on my website, and would love your input. What are you reading? I’d love suggestions from the “Special Needs” Category and from the “Reading for fun” Category which for special needs moms is about 2 minutes before we fall asleep at night! Here are a few of my…
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Written on
July 9, 2010 by
Laura
As promised, I am back to discuss Cowboy & Wills: A Remarkable Little Boy and the Puppy that Changed His Life by Monica Holloway, a book that I chose for an ad hoc summer book club. I loved it so much that I dove right into Monica’s first book, the critically acclaimed Driving With Dead…
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Written on
June 25, 2010 by
Laura
I’m going to start a little 5 minutes for special needs summer book club today, and I hope you’ll join me. I am reading a book right now that is OUR kind of book. Cowboy and Wills: A Remarkable Little Boy and the Puppy That Changes His Life by Monica Holloway has just been released…
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Written on
April 2, 2010 by
Laura
April, as you know, is Autism Awareness Month, and I’ve read two that have just been released. Check them out! The Autism Mom’s Survival Guide (for Dads, too!): Creating a Balanced and Happy Life While Raising a Child with Autism Susan Senator This book is a great addition to the “autism parent’s” bookshelf. It’s kind…
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Written on
August 7, 2009 by
Laura
I asked fans of the REGULAR GUY facebook fan page to tell me which books have helped them along the way. CLICK HERE for list. I have a top ten list of my own and will post it next week. Will you do me a favor? Tell me which books have helped you along the…
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