Reading to and with kids before bedtime is a time-honored tradition for families around the world. And our family is no different when it comes to Ty. Stone doesn’t yet have the attention span (or interest) in sitting still for a reading session but we’re hopeful that will develop over time. But with Ty, this…
By David Kaufer I know this is well after the fact, but I’ve had the chance to reflect upon Fathers Day and its significance to me as both a Dad and a son. Even though there are some who may dismiss it as a Hallmark greeting, I do think it’s an important day – but…
By David Kaufer Because life wasn’t chaotic enough raising 5-year-old twin boys (with one on the autism spectrum) while working full-time, my wife Renee and I decided to add a puppy to the mix last December. Yes, we ARE gluttons for punishment. I blogged earlier about Brodie joining our family, as well as our experience…
By David Kaufer Ever since the twins were toddlers, whenever I asked Renee what she wanted for Mothers Day, she’s always said she’d like a day alone without having to worry about work, household chores and taking care of the boys. So the past few years the guys and I have started a tradition of…
By David Kaufer The topic of children’s use of technology has received a bit of attention recently, with last week’s post from noted New York Times technology columnist and blogger David Pogue, who wrote about “A Parent’s Struggle With a Child’s iPad Addiction.” In the article, Pogue explains how his 6-year old constantly wants to…
By David Kaufer One of the most common questions I get from friends and family members is “How is Stone doing? Is he still making progress?” And fortunately, I’m able to provide the same answer most of the time. “He’s doing great, making slow and steady progress. He’s happy.” What does progress mean when you’re…
