The Essential how-to by parents—for parents
I got a newsletter from my kids’ school, where the awards were given for things like math, science and literature – okay, I know that’s not where my kids’ strengths are. Then I saw it – photography, art and film making. And I had to respond – why wasn’t my kids’ class participating in this? … Read more
I wasn’t going to put this up but Kennedy asked to share it with all of you. Happy Christmas, Chanukah, Ramadan, Kwanza and Festivus for the rest of us.
About 3 years ago AutismCares helped our family out when I was laid off from Dreamworks Animation. I know personally that they do good work. There are still thousands of families affected by Sandy still without power or heat, including autism families. Lately we’ve seen news footage of politicians slapping each other on the back … Read more
Here are just a few amazing pictures from the road of our 24 hour turn around trip to Fresno in the rain.
We just went up and back to Fresno in the rain to talk to Jim De La Vega and Kim Stephens on Great Day Fresno. We even gave away 3 books to callers. It was great interview even with all the rain. And Kopi Sotiropulos was kind enough to watch the kids just off camera. … Read more
We all see so many gems of advice for keeping your marriage fresh and alive – dress up, role play, romantic dinners and/or getaways, making time for each other. Uh huh. I don’t know about you, but I’m too exhausted or frankly don’t have the time for that these days. It always feels like lately … Read more
Kennedy wrote a Thanksgiving day speech to say at dinner. We thought we’d share it with you. In the year 1621, the pilgrims and the Indians had the first Thanksgiving feast. To prepare they hunted, fished and grew veggies. Their feasted lasted three days. That’s a great abundance of food! At the first Thanksgiving, they … Read more
Monica Jackson interviews Melissa & Andy Areffi about Navigating Autism: The Essential how to by Parents for Parents on KVVU Las Vegas Fox 5
Here’s our latest piece from ModernMom.com. When we became parents we swore we’d never be the ones that complained about the influence of media on our kids. In our defense, it’s not about content but more about style but I still can’t help thinking… Oh God, I am that mom. Check it out here. Television … Read more
We have a polite request to therapists, clinicians and other people work with out kids out there. There seems to be a trend out there that has irked us for some time now. Actually, it’s been bugging us for a while now, but this was the first time we had the opportunity to say something … Read more