Amy M. Armstrong
Amy M.'s Recent Articles
Riding The IEP Rollercoaster
When it's time for my son's Individual Education Plan (IEP) meeting, I always wish for an iron stomach.
Rigid Asperger Kids Need Flexible Parents
How flexibility can help in parenting children with Asperger’s Syndrome.
Mom, Was I Adopted? Whether, When, and How To Tell
Telling the truth about adoption...when and how to discuss family origins with an adopted child.
Are Breastfeeding Moms Really Supported at Work?
Are the new federal mandates on breastfeeding support actually working?
Mommy Guilt: When Special Needs Are Just Too Much
We all feel overwhelmed on occasion, but how do moms of special needs kids cope when exhaustion, guilt, and frustration are daily companions?
What Should Daycare Cost?
Daycare can cost more than your home or apartment. Just how much is too much to pay for quality care while you're at work?
Mean Stepmoms: Who Cleans in Blended Families?
Are you the classic evil stepmother if you make everyone under your blended roof do their share of the cleaning?
Different Discipline: Special Needs Kids with Neurotypical Siblings
What do you do when your children think you're holding them to a higher standard than their brother or sister?
Too Young to Babysit?
A British mum gets a ticket for leaving her 14-year-old in charge for 30 minutes. Did the police overstep or was she the irresponsible one?