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Halloween: You Wanna See Something Scary? Give My Kid a Piece of Candy. | BlogHer

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:18:27 -0700

From the page: "But the candy is a problem. It's not that I have anything against sugary deliciousness. It's not that I oppose special rules--or the lifting of rules--during special times like holidays. But candy is a real problem for my older daughter. Five minutes after ingesting sugar, she goes through something like David Banner goes through when he gets annoyed. But instead of the Incredible Hulk, she turns into the Anti-Nat. My sweet child becomes whiney, willful and completely out-of-her-mind hyperactive."

Giving all kids self-esteem, not entitlement | BlogHer

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:09:26 -0700

From the page: "My son, on the other hand, once inspired me to write about his unflagging self-esteem and general cheerfulness. That was five years ago, when I consistently characterized him as the happiest kid I'd ever known. I couldn't even imagine him any other way. But time marched on, and five years later, it turns out that he is struggling to feel normal, because he's not like "everyone else." He has Asperger's Syndrome, and he is acutely aware of the many ways in which he doesn't fit in, doesn't do what others expect of him, doesn't seem "normal" to his peers.

Five years later, his self-esteem is nothing like what it used to be. He doesn't like himself. He wants to be like everyone else, and feels badly that he isn't. And we have a long road ahead of us to rebuild his internal sense of worth when society will continue to find him "different.""

Dolphins: The Truth About Our Friends From the Sea | BlogHer

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:03:15 -0700

From the page: "My mom and I were waiting to watch an indoor dolphin show at one of the parks. Before it started, we were talking to the show's announcer. He said that he was worried that the dolphins weren't going to follow directions and cooperate for the planned show. He explained that they were in mating season (Disney had the males & females separated, so we'd only be viewing the males) and that the males sometimes had a mind of their own during that time. He reminded me that dolphins are mammals just like us and that male dolphins (particularly Bottlenose) are known to rape and gang rape their female counterparts. YES. The SAME dolphins that are spreading healing power to women on these sexual assault retreats are also capable of gang rape within their own species!"

Social Learning Isnt Just for Kids: Learning in Public at Conferences and Workshops - Beths Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:42:36 -0700

From the page: "What is Social Learning or Learning in Public?

Learning in private is what most of us did in school. You wrote your essay, studied your spelling words, took tests (without looking at anyone else's answers). Learning was an individual, often solitary activity. for many of us, that learning style carried over to our work culture where we are rewarded for our expertise and to keep private what we don't know."

Take Part! Blog Action Day | BlogHer

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:56:28 -0700

From the page: "In just two days, Blog Action Day 2009 will be upon us. You can still sign up your blog and take part in the worldwide event. This year the theme is climate change. You have some thoughts on climate change, I know you do. Here's your chance to share your thoughts and opinions and ideas about climate change and add your voice to this global event."

And Another Thing: The new Hitchhiker novel | BlogHer

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:31:12 -0700

From the page: "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is celebrating it's 30th anniversary with the release of a brand new installment in the series. Titled And Another Thing, the book was written by Eoin Colfer. Douglas Adams, the original author of the series died seven years ago. "

The Decision to Give Up an Adopted Child: An Adoptee's Take | BlogHer

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 09:09:35 -0700

From the page: "While I'm still not that comfortable with Tedaldi's decision, in the long run, she did that child a huge favor. As an adoptee, a black woman who was raised by a white family, I have been on the receiving end of bonding difficulties, of cultural confusion and the harsh reality that even though you might be legally bound to your family members, the fact that you are not their 'blood' makes a huge difference."

Do You Read In The Bathtub? | BlogHer

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 09:01:18 -0700

From the page: "Among readers there is always one conversation that is quick to have people take sides - do you read in the bathtub? Once you say yes it then goes on to more questions - what do you read in the bathtub? Do you read magazines or books? Paperback or hardcover. Do you *gasp* read library books in the tub? "

Banned Books Week 2009 | BlogHer

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:25:33 -0700

From the page: "It is time for that annual American anti-censorship celebration known as Banned Books Week. Hosted by the American Library Association, Banned Books Week "highlights the benefits of free and open access to information while drawing attention to the harms of censorship by spotlighting actual or attempted bannings of books across the United States." "

&Mommy Street Cred& By Sarah Maizes | BlogHer

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:40:27 -0700

From the page: "It has come to my attention that whenever I say "As the mother of a child with autism..." people instantly pay attention. They presume I'm wise and sagely, and they'll take virtually anything I say as gospel. It's quite fabulous really."