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Gracious Gift-Getting

Who can forget last year when your child opened up a gift, announced he already had one, threw it aside, then said the game his cousin got was stupid? Everyone sat in awkward silence while you tried to prompt manners. It wasn’t fun. Rather than silently hope for a miracle, try these simple steps so you can let go of the anxiety and focus on giving your brother mean looks for buying your child a drum set.

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Surviving Uncle Sarcasm

Navigating family holiday gatherings can be tricky. For parents of children with high functioning autism (HFA), not only do you have to navigate your own social norms, but you’re also constantly on the lookout for social distressers for your child. This results in you, the parent, running interference and feeling pressure to “right the ship”, which is exhausting and stressful.

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Battle of the Cousins

Are you dreading all the inevitable fights your child will have with cousins during the holiday parties upsetting parents and resulting in you feeling like you need to fix it? By putting a few simple steps into action, you can stop waiting for the blow-ups to occur, and instead relax and enjoy small talk about your favorite holiday dessert.

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You Might Be Your Kid’s Problem

Many parents are beaten down by constant arguing. The verbal onslaught from their child is downright relentless. That might be where you’re at right now. But, what if there are things you’re doing to fuel that argumentative spirit in your child?

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Parents, You Are Not Alone

Challenges like constant arguing, anxiety, frequent meltdowns, or struggling to make friends. Sound familiar?

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