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Danke, grazie, merci, gracias, spasibo, 谢谢, cảm ơn bạn, thank you! January is National “Thank You” Month. Growing up, my siblings and I quickly learned that thank you was an essential word in our vocabularies.   Of course, mothers are always … Continue reading →

As January 1 approaches, many of us find ourselves determining to stick to a resolution, be it losing weight, better budgeting, or even being kinder. However, despite our best intentions, estimates show that more than half of those who set … Continue reading →

Wishing you and yours a warm and joyous holiday season! ~ Maureen  

As we approach Christmas, I began thinking about Christmases past. Ryan’s first Christmas was quite eventful. Erie was in the midst of the Blizzard of ‘93, and we were picking up my mother and driving to Uncle Joe’s house for … Continue reading →

Scientists and researchers are constantly uncovering more information related to autism, offering insights into the origins, possible causes and even at times potential cures. I come across dozens of articles on a weekly basis, some of which seem more important … Continue reading →

Recently, I read a fascinating book, Why We Sleep. I am one of those people who really try to get 8 ½ – 9 hours of sleep a night. I simply feel so much better when I’m well rested. After … Continue reading →

Oh my goodness! Ryan turns 24 tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes, this is difficult for me to truly believe and accept  — 24 years have passed since he came home from the hospital! I still remember it like it was yesterday… We were … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays; no, not because of the turkey and stuffing! This holiday provides the opportunity to do some soul-searching and reflect upon what I’m grateful for. Moreover, this special time of year, when people go … Continue reading →

As I looked for a quote to share today, I was overwhelmed by choices and thought: why choose only one? I hope you have a wonderful holiday!  

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I was thinking about some of the tips that I’ve learned over the years to make the holiday a pleasant one for you, your child, and your family!     As you plan your … Continue reading →