Monthly Archives: December 2010

Maintaining Habits Over The Break Part 2

Posted on December 17, 2010 by aspergerfamily3

(Part 2: Incentives and Reward Systems) Homework, goals, behavior, maintaining good work habits… so much needs to be done.  And we, as parents, have concerns for our kids and worry about helping them to succeed. And then there’s the really … Continue reading →

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Maintaining Habits Over The Break-Part 1

Posted on December 15, 2010 by aspergerfamily3

There are a few times of the year that strike me – every single year, not just this one – as the most difficult, most prone to teacher phone calls, most traumatic, and most likely to end in trips to … Continue reading →

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Ensuring A Good Start

Posted on December 10, 2010 by aspergerfamily3

Starting the morning right can make the difference between a successful day and a horrible one. Of course, I find myself remembering this after a bad morning.  Naturally.  Hindsight is so very 20/20. Being supportive and encouraging in the morning … Continue reading →

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Pre-Teen

Posted on December 8, 2010 by aspergerfamily3

After years of being spoiled with a boy who actually listened to his parents (ok, there were still “mule” moments), I am now finding myself throwing up my hands and making comments about pre-teens. Once, frustrated after a long day … Continue reading →

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Sickness and Compassion

Posted on December 6, 2010 by aspergerfamily3

Apologies, I’ve been unable to write due to caring for a sick child.  That may sound like a lame excuse, but I assure you it is not. Ah, sickness… isn’t it fun? Okay, not fun… but it has been a … Continue reading →

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Change and Clothes

Posted on December 1, 2010 by aspergerfamily3

Change.  Don’t we all just love change? Well, okay, must of us don’t really care much for it.  We like our comfortable, established routines.  We like seeing the same friendly faces.  We enjoy haunting our favorite restaurants and such places. … Continue reading →

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