Julia, Sesame Street’s First Muppet With Autism, to Make Her Debut

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Families have turned to Sesame Street for generations in order to start conversations and teach important life lessons. With an estimated 1 in 68 American children having autism, there is no better time than now to show the public what it’s like to interact with these special people among us. Read More

Children Crash Dad’s BBC Interview: Hilarity Ensues

BBC Interview Dad Interrupted kids

We’ve all been there. Whether it’s trying to use the restroom in peace or attempting to take a conference call for work, our kids have a deep sense for when we need the most quiet.

If we’ve learned anything from this family’s mistakes, it’s this: lock the door. Read More

In Defense of the ‘Fit Mom’

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I realize now that the bulk of negativity we harbor comes from insecurity. We judge others because we are judging ourselves. When I first saw Maria Kang’s smiling face come across my computer screen, and in turn found myself inwardly shooting her down, I know I was communicating more about myself than I was about her. Read More

Mental Illness in Children – What You Need to Know

Mental disease in children is surprisingly common. The Centers for Disease and Control Prevention notes that about 20 percent – one in five – of American children suffer from a diagnosable mental illness in any given year. Read More