All posts tagged "First Person"
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2.2KBabiesStrangers Bearing Advice: New babies bring out the expert in everyone
The voice had come from behind me as I waited in line at the bank to cash a check. “They say you...
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1.2KBabiesName, Please? Expectant parents face another momentous decision
What’s in a name? Everything. Or so I thought before my daughter was born. Maybe the true goal is in realizing that...
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2.0KFirst PersonMy Name Is Mom: How much of me is tied up in being a parent?
Once upon a time I was Samantha. At times I am Mrs. Pierce. However, most of the time I’m Mom. The day...
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3.0KChild DevelopmentExploring the Spectrum: A parent takes a deep dive into neurodiversity
The core of neurodiversity is the understanding that, regardless of label or perceptions, each of us is a neurological miracle possessing intrinsic...
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1.7KLocal FacesSupporting Choices: Advocates Inc. helps people with special needs find their path
Founded over 25 years ago, Advocates Inc. began as a group of parents supporting one another to raise our special needs children.
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1.2KFirst PersonGames We Play: My daughter and I don’t see eye to eye about sports
April 7, 2003: If you’re a Syracuse University sports fan, it’s a date engraved in your memory. That night, the SU men’s...
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13.4KEducationDitching High School: How I graduated early and saved my sanity
Graduating early from high school may sound like a daunting task, but one local student said as long as you're willing to...
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1.5KChristmasIn the Present Moment: Overcoming devilish difficulties of holiday shopping
Years ago, I bought a Christmas present for a coworker, a book I knew she would enjoy. Our friendship was loosely defined...
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3.0KParentingReflections on Adoption: A family is created—with time, love and fate
There's a lot to think about when considering adoption, and even more paperwork. One mom shares her experience adopting two siblings from...
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1.4KHolidaysEyes on the Pies: What I crave for Thanksgiving and its traditions
A few Thanksgivings ago, shortly after dinner, my father disappeared. Our family had been resting in a satisfying, post-meal lethargy when someone...
