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Hate to say 'I told you so'

Over the past few weeks, I've received several inquiries about Tyler McLeod, the 13-year old autistic boy who was transferred from Salem Middle, his base school, which he had been visiting for the better part of last year to prepare for his transition from elementary school. Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Getting cozy, or creative, with a new health plan

The other day my 6-year-old son Tyler came racing into the house, screaming. Published: Sep. 8, 2009 10:00 PM | Full story

New school year makes mom nervous

I’m feeling like I need a little pep talk myself—especially after embarking on a recent trip to buy school supplies. Published: Jul. 28, 2009 1:12 PM | Full story

Food for thought for the harried home cook

I hate to say it, but from where I’m sitting, dinner is highly overrated. Published: Jul. 1, 2009 12:13 AM | Full story

Say it again, Sam

Book a big hit with the school board as well as with area schools. Published: Jun. 2, 2009 6:22 PM | Full story

Talking to teens is the best prevention

Currently, 55 teenagers become pregnant every day in North Carolina. Published: May. 5, 2009 1:46 PM | Full story

Trying to explain that bunny magic

Easter’s on its way all right, but just how does that bunny get inside? Published: Apr. 7, 2009 2:51 PM | Full story

Big sister says different is normal

Local schools are finding book a great tool to help students understand autism from a kid’s point of view. Published: Mar. 10, 2009 3:02 PM | Full story

Redefining success for children diagnosed with autism

Throughout Ethan’s diagnosis and treatment, his parents have always been optimistic. Published: Feb. 10, 2009 2:28 PM | Full story

Bowl with it, baby

What about focusing on gaining something for your New Year’s resolution? Published: Jan. 13, 2009 2:40 PM | Full story

The goal: Keep kids out of the criminal justice system

All four high schools and five middle schools in Wake County employ a School Resource Officer. Published: Dec. 9, 2008 4:27 PM | Full story

Wanted: good homes for waiting N.C. kids

I always thought domestic adoptions were ripe with the risk of children being returned to biological parents. Published: Jun. 5, 2008 3:08 PM | Full story

Journey of self shouldn’t stop

After six years of studying for my master’s degree in English and creative writing at N.C. State, I am finally graduating in May. Published: Jun. 5, 2008 3:07 PM | Full story

For this parent, Sunday school is a lesson in patience

Published: Jun. 5, 2008 3:03 PM | Full story

To the ends of the Earth

We all say we’d go to the ends of the earth for our child, but one local woman actually did. Published: Jun. 5, 2008 3:02 PM | Full story

Timeless advice from antique text

This textbook was used in Raleigh’s public schools in the 1940s. Published: Jun. 5, 2008 3:01 PM | Full story

Celebrating the holidays, but not believing

It’s not often that I feel trepidation before writing a column. But writing about atheism in the Bible Belt could do that to any writer. Published: Jun. 5, 2008 3:01 PM | Full story

A passion for the game

UNC sophomore Michael Callahan is right at home in Chapel Hill, where he is growing his soccer game — and loving every minute of it. Published: Jun. 5, 2008 2:58 PM | Full story

Baby Makes Three

Published: Jun. 5, 2008 2:58 PM | Full story


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