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Ethan has been opening his little mind to a world full of great big metaphors. The other day we had a particularly taxing day in the disciplinary arena. When my husband finally got home, he asked Ethan if he had been a good...

Posted by HeatherIjames - Tue Oct 14, 2008 10:45:08 PDT

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AUTISM WORKSHOP: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN THE HOME

On Saturday, October 18, the ASA Chapter-Kern Autism Network will present “Occupational Therapy in the Home,” a workshop led by Debi Hazel. The workshop will be held at the Kern County Superintendent of Schools office,...

Anonymous user - Mon Oct 13, 2008 15:18:39 PDT

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Autism Workshop: Occupational Therapy at Home

On Saturday, October 18, the Kern Autism Network will present “Occupational Therapy in the Home,” a workshop led by Debi Hazel. The workshop will be held at the Kern County Superintendent of Schools office, 1300 - 17th...

Anonymous user - Tue Oct 7, 2008 12:12:39 PDT

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AUTISM WORKSHOP: VISUAL STRUCTURE IN THE HOME

On Saturday, September 20, the Kern Autism Network will present “The Importance of Visual Structure in the Home for Autistic Children,” a workshop led by Danielle Bresee. The workshop will be held at the Kern County...

Anonymous user - Fri Sep 12, 2008 14:03:33 PDT

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Call Yourself a Parent

When you know the difference between plagiocephaly and craniosynostosis before your baby is six months old, you've earned it. When you know three different ways to cure diaper rash, you've earned it. When you take the time to draw...

Posted by HeatherIjames - Thu Jul 24, 2008 16:41:59 PDT

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Call Yourself a Parent

Posted by kthnxby - Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:10:30 PDT

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Utterly Unspeakable

Ethan's been potty trained for almost two years now but recently we've been working on him doing the, well...um...the wiping. I should say, however, that we were working on the wiping. After a few botched attempts I told...

Posted by HeatherIjames - Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:47:06 PDT

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Kinship Support Services Program helps families

July 3, 2008 Kinship Support Services Program offers services to families raising children of family members and friends. Raising the child of a family member is not a new phenomenon. What is new in this...

Posted by rrephan - Mon Jul 7, 2008 15:13:03 PDT

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Marriage is Like a Slipcover

I saw a decent looking couch on the side of the road this morning, and I'm not saying that in a Jeff Foxworthy redneck type of way. It was decent. Red and white checked and without a noticeable stain. I gave it a half...

Posted by HeatherIjames - Mon Jul 7, 2008 15:07:28 PDT

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A mother's love

Photos

My name is Rogers Crumb. The attached photo is of myself and my wife, Aimee Barajas. The photo was taken by my mother, Betty Colbert, in the birthing room at Mercy Southwest Family Center on Thursday, June 26, 2008. The emotion on...

Posted by Maverickrdc - Mon Jul 7, 2008 14:54:33 PDT

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Mommy was a Good Girl

I think it is fair to assume that all of us have our "things." You know, a certain way any given "thing" has to be done. For me, if I'm being honest, I have several things I have to have just so. One...

Posted by HeatherIjames - Mon Jun 23, 2008 15:11:02 PDT

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Nostalgia

Oh, nostalgia. It came for a visit today when all I wanted to do was to put the laundry away. The baby is almost four months old and it was time to move through the newborn clothes to the next size up. I had a box ready...

Posted by HeatherIjames - Tue Jun 17, 2008 11:42:47 PDT

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IF I Ever Have Children

I was perusing on Youtube and stumbled across a video regarding random acts of kindness. The gentleman, in monologue form, went on for over seven minutes about making the world a better place though one small kind act...

Posted by HeatherIjames - Tue Jun 10, 2008 13:43:17 PDT

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Nutrition and eating problems with the autistic population

On Saturday, June 7, 2008, the Kern Autism Network will present “Nutrition and Eating Problems with the Autistic Population,” a workshop led by Michele Chynoweth, RD, CDE. The workshop will be held at the Kern County...

Anonymous user - Mon Jun 2, 2008 13:46:06 PDT

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Through the Eyes of a Foster Parent

Volunteering

The month of May is Foster Care month. If you ask people what Foster Care is, you get a variety of answers depending on people’s life experience. A policeman may say it is a place where kids go when we arrest their parents and they...

Posted by jbvz - Tue May 27, 2008 13:52:45 PDT

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The Gender Card

I thought with the addition of the third male in the house, and me being the only female, our second bathroom needed an overhaul to make it less feminine. So, I wholeheartedly meant it when I asked the whole family to go with me to the...

Posted by HeatherIjames - Tue May 27, 2008 13:21:21 PDT

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DAD, YOU'RE THE GREATEST!

Father's Day

My sister and I are writing you this letter to let you know how special our dad, Paul Jimenez, is to us. Our parents divorced two years ago, it was a very sad time. But instead of living with our mom, we chose to live with...

Posted by zacky - Thu May 22, 2008 11:25:42 PDT

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American Miss-Manners

We were out camping and something odd happened one night. We were at the RV park's pool (I know...not camping) when two gentlemen came into the pool area, smiled and said hello. I gave a half smirk back because I was...

Posted by HeatherIjames - Wed May 21, 2008 10:19:48 PDT

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My Mother the Superhero!

Mother's Day

My mother is my superhero! She raised me in a way that has taught me to be self-sufficient. I learned right from wrong from her. She taught me to take the higher road and good things will come my way. She has...

Posted by Leash31 - Fri May 9, 2008 13:03:07 PDT

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Motherhood: A higher calling

Faith

We wipe noses with our own shirts, we kiss ouchies over and over again, we do laundry while making dinner, and then we do it over again. Then the world tells us: “your job is monotonous,” “motherhood is not...

Posted by dcestone - Fri May 9, 2008 12:44:19 PDT

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Cliches and Little Girls

There's something about pregnant women that brings out the communal spirit in people. People who five minutes ago would have cut your throat for a good parking spot, suddenly become the jovial aunt or uncle and want to rub the...

Posted by martymad001 - Tue May 6, 2008 15:13:44 PDT

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Prevailing Hope

Faith

Prevailing Hope My mother recently suffered a loss. She had to quit her job because of misconduct on her employer’s part. The loss,...

Posted by HeatherIjames - Tue May 6, 2008 12:33:58 PDT

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My Mom

Mother's Day

My mom As a child I didn't always understand why Mom made the descions she did. Now that I'm grown up with my own family I have learned a lot about my mom. I learned how to perservere in marriage and my life, no matter how...

Posted by mnmzdc - Tue May 6, 2008 12:29:46 PDT

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MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS FOR AUTISM WORKSHOP

On Saturday, April 19, 2008, the Kern Autism Network will present “The Evidence on Complementary & Alternative Medical Interventions for Autism,” a workshop led by Dr. Linda Copeland. The workshop will be held at...

Anonymous user - Wed Apr 2, 2008 13:52:37 PDT

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My New Purpose in Life

Faith

“We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said. I am the mom of Olivia Corinne Hoff, who passed away April 22, 2004. Olivia was only 14 years old. She died of a heart condition we knew nothing...

Posted by cvruiz - Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:55:29 PDT

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“AUTISM HEROES” DISCUSSION AND BOOK SIGNING

On Sunday, March 30, 2008, the Kern Autism Network welcomes Dr. Barbara Firestone, author of “Autism Heroes,” to Barnes & Noble Booksellers at 4001 California Avenue, Bakersfield, for a discussion and book signing from 2...

Anonymous user - Mon Mar 17, 2008 13:50:28 PDT

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MomeNetwork.com is essential for Moms in Bakersfield

MomeNetwork.com is Bakersfield's 1st Online Pregnancy and Parenting Resources dedicated to Moms and their Kids. Establish since January 2007, MomeNetwork.com's online community is a virtual mom sanctuary covering all things from...

Posted by momenetwork - Tue Feb 26, 2008 15:35:00 PST

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Baby Fest 2008

BABY FEST 2008 THERE IS STILL TIME TO RESERVE YOUR BOOTH FOR BABY FEST 2008. IT WILL BE THE LARGEST EVENT OF IT'S KIND IN KERN COUNTY TO EDUCATE PARENTS ON BUSINESSES AND SERVICES IN OUR AREA. WE WILL BE HAVING AN INFORMATIONAL MEETING...

Posted by RedMouse - Wed Feb 13, 2008 12:01:50 PST

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12th Annual Autism Awareness Conference

On February 29, 2008, the Kern Autism Network will hold its Twelfth Annual Autism Awareness Conference at the Holiday Inn Select in Bakersfield. Featured speakers are Dr. Robert Koegel and Dr. Lynn Kern Koegel of the Koegel Autism...

Anonymous user - Fri Feb 1, 2008 10:39:56 PST

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KAN BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION WORKSHOP

On Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, the Kern Autism Network (KAN) will present a Behavior Intervention Workshop led by LaQuita Spivey. The workshop will be held at Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield, 3625 Marriott Drive, Bakersfield, from 9...

Anonymous user - Thu Jan 3, 2008 11:49:25 PST

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Baby Fest 2008

YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS !!!! The Doula Connection is happy to bring you Baby Fest 2008 on Feb 23 2008 from 9am till 4pm Kern County Fair grounds Come join us for a day of family-filled Education, Entertainment and...

Posted by RedMouse - Wed Jan 2, 2008 17:30:01 PST

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Sensory Processing Disorder In Autism Workshop

Before Jaime Chavarria understood what was happening with her son, she watched as he tried to deal with his sensory overload his own way. “At four years old, we had a mess in the house every day: behaviors, beating...

Anonymous user - Tue Dec 4, 2007 08:25:43 PST

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BABY FEST 2008

Baby Fest 2008 is coming to Bakersfield on Feb. 23, 2008. This will be Kern County's largest event to educate new parents. The event will be at the Kern County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. 4 p.m. and will be filled with family fun. There will...

Posted by RedMouse - Fri Oct 26, 2007 11:35:25 PDT

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Are You an Opti-Mom?

We’ve all heard about the childhood obesity epidemic, the amount of overweight adults in America, but what have you heard about those parents who are obsessive calorie counters and compulsive about their exercise...

Posted by strollergirl - Mon Oct 8, 2007 17:19:05 PDT

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Tracy Sherwood Tutoring

Tracy Sherwood Tutoring My name is Rebeka and I am the proud mother of...

Posted by RebekaLerma - Fri Jun 15, 2007 16:41:30 PDT

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Welcome to the Sandwich Generation