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Practical ideas to help your child become more organized. by M. Ranard, M.Ed. 715 words “Just so you know, mom I’ve got a test on Friday I’m gonna fail.” My sixth-grader is barely through the front door when this escapes his lips. Because he is an excellent student, my head is spinning. Smiling, I remark “What do you mean? You’ve got three more...

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New breakthrough resource for kids on the autism spectrum. by M. Ranard, M.Ed. 610 words Every once in a while, a new book comes along that makes you go OF COURSE because it is so very genius in its simplicity and usefulness. That is exactly how I responded upon discovering Point to Happy: A Book for kids on the Autism Spectrum (Workman Publishing,...

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10 Tips to Help Because Names Really Do Matter. by M. Ranard, M.Ed. 730 words “Names matter immensely. They tell the world in one stroke a lot about you and your family.” ~Jennifer Griffin Are you or someone close to you expecting a baby? Congratulations! Choosing a name is one of the most thrilling and potentially stressful duties on your long list of...

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5 Clever Crafty Books With Projects to Create With Kids by M. Ranard, M.Ed. 650 words Now that my sons are teens, except for gingerbread houses around the holidays, it’s not easy to get them crafting. But young kids adore creating anything, and the developmental benefits of art and crafting are endless (fine motor skills, imagination, math, abstract thinking). There are some great new...

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