Time management is really life management. Fundamentally, life management for men and women is the same. The same principles apply; the same skills are necessary. However, women differ from men in their approach to managing their lives. This statement does not apply to all women, of course....

As I have struggled to maintain a household, I have discovered that managing a household involves an understanding of two key elements: inventory and maintenance. Everything we do falls into one of these categories.. Inventory items keep the family moving and spontaneous. These items are their...

Being consumed with thoughts about providing the next meal for her two young daughters, my mom was left with little time to think about the future or what type of lagacy she would leave us. When I married John over twenty-two years ago, my hands were empty and barren, with no traditions to pass...

There is a common saying among insurance salesmen that a person does not buy life insurance for himself, but for those he leaves behind. Certainly many parents have considered how insurance, savings, investments, and other material assets might be used to provide for their families if God should...

Join me as I share why I’m grateful for Morgan, our adopted son who was born normal, but developed PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder or high-functioning autism). I have struggled with learning about his condition, handling his antics, understanding his problems and finding solutions....

“What curriculum are you using?” This question is frequently asked of homeschoolers. The homeschooling parent of the special learner is no exception, but finding the right program for this student can be a challenge. I found this to be so with my son, Macklin, who has learning issues. However, I...

The Neurodevelopmental Approach is like no other approach to human development. It is unique in its approach of looking at the whole individual, not the separate pieces. Taking the individual pieces, without an understanding how they interrelate, will severely impede the success you have working...

Does your memory seem fuzzy at times? Do you have difficulties in remembering faces, facts, dates, or numbers? Do you experience memory lapses when your mind is just a blank? The cause could be traced to a nutritional deficiency. Your brain, like the rest of your body organs, requires a specific...

As our special needs children grow up there are new issues that we parents must address. One of the issues receiving some new attention lately is that of Guardianship. Actually, the laws governing guardianship have been in place for decades, but our society has largely ignored the need for...

Have you ever tried to be aware of more than one thing at once? Of course. We all have. Perhaps you’ve been talking on the phone, doodling, and jotting some notes. Let the oven alarm go off, a noisy child enter the room, or try to do too much—like check email or read the headlines while you’re...