Often ASD acceptance is confused with awareness. Acceptance is about embracing people as their authentic selves, without judging, retaliating or discriminating against them.

Remember to take time to reflect on the year. Crossing items off our to-do lists can have a positive effect on us, but what we did leading up to that point is important, too. What did you learn?

In my friend Judy’s classroom, she made a point of delighting in new ways that students had for working on a math problem. “Oh, wow, I never thought of it that way! That's a cool way to do it.”

Deedra Jordan-Evans and LeTesha Wheeler discuss the seasons in weather and life, along with how to embrace them and be equipped to make the best out of them.

However you prefer your tea, this International Tea Day, put your kettle on, settle down with a friend or get some alone time, grab a scone and cherish your hot cuppa of whatever delights you!

Cupcakes were a delight to women who were tired of making large cakes for small celebrations, such as a child’s birthday. Baking a small cake in a ramekin was more economical for many families.

Enjoy the holiday with a gathering of poinsettias! Statistically, it is the number one potted plant sold in America, contributing almost $250 million each year to the nation’s economy.

Whatever recipe you use or however you decide to make your desired stuffing/dressing with or without a turkey, this side dish is wonderful any day of the week, so consider it more often.

Switching from a familiar coffee company can be much smoother than expected, especially when you find a quality coffee company that also supports a non-profit that aligns with your values.

Diatomaceous Earth lives among us. The substance can be useful for many applications, but care should be taken to ensure too much doesn’t harm people, animals, and the environment.

Book enthusiasts enjoy National Book Month to promote reading, writing and literature. As do authors, publishers and the booksellers who bring you those “can’t put it down” stories.

With millions of homeless dogs euthanized each year in the United States, adopting a dog from an animal shelter is a good idea, but adopting from a No-Kill Shelter is an even better idea.