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Life Lessons: Raphael James

By   /  January 11, 2013  /  Family & Home, Life Lessons, On Aisle 9, The Latest  /  1 Comment

Life Lessons: Raphael James

Life Lessons: Raphael James Don’t let Raphael have all the fun. We’d love to see what Life Lessons you’d like to share with GEM Nation. Click here to email us for the questions. Now take it away, Raphael. Are you happy at the moment? Yes, at the moment I am happy. Life is good and [...]

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Guest Posting: I Am NOT Adam Lanza’s Mother!

By   /  December 20, 2012  /  Family & Home, On Aisle 9, The Latest  /  4 Comments

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  Guest Posting: I Am NOT Adam Lanza’s Mother!   I have a close friend who is a wonderful wife, mother and person. She has a big heart and would do anything to help people in need. Lately though, she’s been troubled by some of the things she’s seen in the media. See, she is [...]

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On Aisle 9: The Danger Of Assumptions

By   /  September 10, 2012  /  Family & Home, GEM Contributors, Guest Postings, Health & Beauty, On Aisle 9, The Latest  /  1 Comment

On Aisle 9 Danger Of Assumptions surf

The first time someone asked if my son was slow, I said, “At what?” Certainly they couldn’t be referring to his physical ability. At age three, he could out run most children twice his age, some even older. Before he could speak words, he could write clearly and beautifully. He was quick at figuring out [...]

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On Aisle 9: Three Things My Special Needs Son Can Teach You About Life

By   /  August 6, 2012  /  Family & Home, On Aisle 9, The Latest  /  5 Comments

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At six-years old, he is one of the greatest teachers I have ever had. Every single day, I sit in his classroom, in his world, and take notes. With fewer words spoken than most children his age, his lectures speak volumes about perspective and perseverance. His is not a class about receiving a passing grade, [...]

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On Aisle 9: You Got This! 3 Things I Learned Raising My Special Needs Child

By   /  July 2, 2012  /  Family & Home, On Aisle 9  /  No Comments

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Raising a child on the autism spectrum, I’ve noticed, that no day is the same. Each 24 hour period presents unique and challenging circumstances, but I’ve learned three lessons that offer me strength and guidance through any obstacle. None of the tips involves changing my son; they all require a change in me. PUT THE [...]

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