On Family Pictures and Belonging
By Phyllis Fanzo Lombardi
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As before, my children teach me. Like a few weeks ago, when I took the boys to take their Christmas picture.
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Summer Reflections: Pride and Joy.
By Phyllis Lombardi
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Summer: Tans, bikinis, watermelon, BBQs, hot sticky car seats, baseball, long days, beaches, vacations, piña coladas and the list goes on... But not always, this summer has been a learning experience: As I get older, I seem to learn more. How could that be?
For This Mom’s Summer, the Stars Moved
My son comes home tomorrow from his summer holiday — one that has already made this a very different kind of summer. Summer can mean so many things: a new wardrobe, a new job, a new semester, vacations, camp, slower schedules. For most, it’s the end to the school year. Kids are happy. Parents? Well, a mixed swirl of emotion,…
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How I stopped hating Mother’s Day
I have to tell you a secret. For a very long time, I personally was not a fan of Mother’s Day. It’s perhaps sad, but true. Losing my mom at 14 has made the last 30 Mother’s Days a little empty for me. My mom was powerful and smart, and she gave such unconditional, unbridled love—it’s no wonder the void…
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How Autism Shaped my Life, and Taught Me What’s Important
(Editor’s Note: Today is World Autism Awareness Day. In honor of the day and the many among us whose families include children with autism and other special needs, I asked for a post from someone in my own family, who’s already shown great leadership in helping families of children with autism. I hope more of you will comment below, and…
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