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  “It is never too late to be what you might have been.” – George Elliot   * * * *   A helpful metaphor to think of in accepting the process of change is to imagine you’re helping yourself like you would a sick plant. Now, in truth, what I don’t know about plant […]

This book was developed by a parent of a child with Asperger’s Syndrome, although it could easily be adapted for any child with special needs. The book helps parents develop a personalized guide to working with their child, that they can then share with teachers, coaches, etc. http://takechargeasd.com http://www.amazon.com/Take-Charge-Treatment-Child-Aspergers/dp/1849057230/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449937906&sr=8-1&keywords=take+charge+of+treatment+for+your+child+with+asperger%27s

A new study out of Finland found that People who sleep poorly overestimate their children’s sleep problems   http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/03/24/471579248/parents-sleeping-badly-they-may-think-their-children-are-too

  The main reason that people don’t make the changes that they know would help them is the illusion that someday it will be easier to do so. Someday, there will be more time, less obstacles, less work, more energy, or fewer distractions. Someday they will have more ability, will power, motivation, resolve, perseverance, stick […]

This articles looks at how arguments with your teen can offer some opportunity to be salvaged or turned into positive learning experiences: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/03/16/the-best-way-to-fight-with-a-teenager/?_r=0