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What is wrongful death? And how do they happen?

A death in the family is always an unexpected loss. But when that loved one was taken from you in sudden and even avoidable circumstances, it can make the wounds of grief just a little bit deeper. When a wrongful death occurs, it's not just the emotional fallout that a family has to deal with but the financial side of things too, as well as looking after any dependents and even the possibility of seeking justice on behalf of their loved one. You can speak with a wrongful death lawyer (Alexandria) if your loved ones’ death could have been prevented or avoided. Here we'll explore how an unexpected and wrongful death can impact the loved ones left behind and the most common wrongful death scenarios. Medical malpractice Photo by Artyom…

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September 23, 2020

What Is IPTV and How Can It Benefit Families?

When you are a single parent, cost cutting becomes a pastime. You want to know how best to reduce your expenditure without buying low quality or unreliable goods and services, right? But cutting costs can be difficult for the family if it negatively affects your kids, their opportunities and their comfort at home. Particularly for large families, cost cutting is a delicate balance which can be pretty hard to achieve. Keeping your family supported as a single parent is financially, physically and emotionally tiring - but it can be done, with determination and love. What does this have to do with IPTV? Read on to find out how IPTV can slash your television costs and leave more budget for family fun, bills, your home and your life. Image credit. What…

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September 22, 2020

Gallery / My thoughts

I think he’s out of shits to give

I've been noticing a behavioral change in Gavin and I feel comfortable saying that it began during COVID lockdown. I've stated that Gavin’s been doing really well and that's absolutely the case. What I'm writing about today is more annoying, disruptive, and a bit curious than anything else. Here's what's happening. Gavin startles very easily and I mean very easily. That's not a problem in and of itself. The issue is that when he's startled, he now screams at the top of his lungs, and sometimes falls out of his seat or throws whatever is in his hands into the air. This happens across the board. He doesn't watch things that are even remotely scary. Tonight, Emmett was playing the Xbox and he was looking around a room. When he…

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September 21, 2020

My thoughts

My kids visit their mom this week and I have nothing planned for myself

I took the kids hiking today. We found a new trail, where we don't run into anyone else, which is why we don't have masks on in the picture. We had our masks with us in case we came across other humans but we didn't. The kids are going to see their mom this week and I don't think they could be any more excited. Assuming everyone is still healthy, the kids will go to school on Wednesday and I'll drop them off around 2pm. I have absolutely nothing planned for my time while the kids are gone. It would be ideal for me to have a list of things I want to accomplish but the reality is that I don't get breaks very often right now. The kids will…

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September 20, 2020

COVID19 / Emmett John / Lockdown / My thoughts

Shoe shopping online for my #autistic son

Let me just start by saying that I hate shoe shopping for Emmett, even in the most perfect of circumstances. I love Emmett to the moon and back. The issue is not that I don't want to spend the time or money, it's that sensory processing disorder makes finding things like shoes, socks and clothes difficult at times. Although, as he gets older, he's doing so much better. It can still be frustrating though, for both of us. I've talked about this a million times before but people suffering from SPD, and I use the word suffering on purpose, face challenges that the rest of us can't even imagine. In Emmett's case, he's very sensitive to things like texture, taste and smell. He doesn't like the feeling of clothes on…

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September 20, 2020

Akron Children's Hospital / Gastroenterology / Gavin / My thoughts

Gavin keeps losing weight

I've not talked about this in a while but as it's become a problem once again, it's time. Gavin is losing weight after maintaining for a most of the year. He's not losing crazy amounts of weight but he's lost all he's gained. We have an upcoming GI appointment and we're going to discuss the issues with his current labs (Bilirubin) and what, if anything we need to do. This will be done remotely since the labs were already done and it will be safer for Gavin. For his entire life, gaining weight has always been a problem. For much of this year, he was maintaining at 140 lbs and today he's down to 130 lbs. This wasn't overnight but it's where we are today. We've been tracking this forever…

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September 19, 2020

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A Break Down of Autism Behavioural Analysis (ABA) Therapy For Parents

ABA therapy is extremely essential to understand for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ADS) and their parents alike. Along with their therapist, your child will also require your constant encouragement and assistance throughout this process. Social skills are learned and improved with help of parent's involvement and support. Let's find out how. Why Is Behaviour Analysis Necessary For My Child? In layman's terms, ABA can be defined as a therapy that is modeled on the science of an individual's behavior and learning. This therapy is necessary because it helps in finding out and breaking down how behavior works. You can comprehend the different ways in which learning takes place in our minds. One can understand the consequences and the role that the environment plays in the behavior of an individual.…

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September 18, 2020

Inspirational Posts / My thoughts

Therapy is helping me become better

I had therapy yesterday and I feel like I'm making progress. I'm the picture of imperfection and I'm the first to admit that but the last to forgive myself for it. This last year has been incredibly challenging for me and that came after the hardest six months of my life. Losing my last two grandparents was so hard and I hadn't yet found my footing when my marriage imploded for a second time. That began a journey I didn't ask to go one but it was something I had no control over. Ensuring the kids got through all this has been my number one priority and honestly, that came at my own expense. Then COVID hit and our lives were turned upside down once again, just like everyone else.…

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September 17, 2020