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I have a work trip coming up in Rome and I've extended my trip for 2 days (Friday and Saturday). I've been to Italy a couple of times and hit the main cities, but it's been a while. We'll enjoy a lot of Rome during the work trip so I wouldn't mind leaving once the meeting is over. I'd love suggestio...
So when my autistic kid asked for a school map during his recent high school IEP transition meeting they said that there are no maps for “security reasons.” I don’t know why this rubbed me the wrong way, but it did. Maybe it was because it was the only thing he asked for? It makes me won...
I would like to commit to walking around Horner Park every Tuesday morning from 7:30-8:30 am this summer. Will anyone join me for accountability and (hopefully) sparkling conversation? I'd love to have a small group to walk with. If you are up for it, leave me a message below or send me a private me...
I'm in my 50's and lucky to have a job but I seem to never get promoted and don't make the money I need to make to support my family as I am the sole breadwinner. I know the job market is brutal right now but I still think it could help to meet with a coach and retool my resume and also work on exec...
Hi all...Does anyone have an ADHD teen who switched to or is taking Mydayis? If so, can you share what the experience has been like? We are about to test it out and I am a little concerned about sleep. My teen has been using Adderall XR and is, at the paychiatrist's suggestion trying i...
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