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POPSI love California It may not be the Sunshine State but it certainly should be with it's casual style and sense of fun. Life here is always full of surprises for the unwary.
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POPSThe Curse of Socks For some people fashion is king. Can't leave the house until your presentation is immaculate. Other people are far lower down the food chain.
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POPSI hear thunder We consider ourselves to be sophisticated beings, but sometimes we misread the cues and reach an entirely incorrect conclusion.
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POPSGobsmacked Are you a people watcher? Someone good at interpreting other people's behaviour? Good, then you can give me a tutorial!
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POPSThanksgiving leftovers I hear on the radio that all over American people spend anywhere up to 3 days eating the same Thanksgiving leftovers, day after day after day. Not around here. We have an entirely different recipe.
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POPSGoldilocks, don't let the bears win Humor - as Saturday night approaches, parents scrabble around to fit just the right sitter for their perfect little angels. Sometimes it can be more trouble than it's worth.
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POPSLawyer up Humor - there comes a point when you have no choice but to bite the bullet and make the right choice.
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POPSMad Cow Disease Humor - if you live abroad, cultural issues and their differences can soon make themselves known. What is the best method of blending in with your new surroundings if you are an alien in a foreign field?
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POPSBack to oblivion please Humor - sometimes you may find that your life needs a reality check. Fortunately in the US people are only too willing to speak their minds.
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POPSErrors Humor - are you an inveterate bargain hunter? Just can't resist a good deal? Maybe you should do a double take before you make your next investment?
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POPSBoy Tales of Childhood When was the last time you read a book that made you laugh and cry at the same time? If that's the kind of cognitive dissonance you crave, then this is the book for you.
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POPSPain threshold Most children visit the ER at some time during their childhood years but what they experience there may change a parent's perspective.
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POPSSequencing the autistic child Humor - there are so many things that parents can do to improve their children's lot in life. One of those things it to learn how to sequence effectively and efficiently.
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POPSExcess baggage Humor - airport security means hours of boredom, so make sure you have every possible source of entertainment available if you want to hang on to your sanity.
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POPSHow hard can it be? Humor - do you are your other half communicate effectively or are you constantly at odds? How can you find the right words to give just the right message and not be mis-understood?
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POPSA rose by any other Name Humor - when feminists turn into mothers, they lose more than their membership in a card carrying club in the Women's Movement, but they gain a whole new perspective on the world.
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POPSTiptoe through the tulips Humor - how log could you live if your diet was restricted? How few foods could you exist on? 50, or 25? How about 17 or maybe just 3, from now until.....eternity? Easy for some, find out how and join a very exclusive club with a tiny membership.
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POPSAutism - what really gets me down Humor - many parents of autistic children long for the day when their children communicate effectively. Maybe we parents should check what we're modeling first?
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POPSRules is rules you Ninny! Humor - parenting is a challenge for some, usually the parents! But if a child has special needs, then those challenges quickly whip a parent into shape.
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POPSIroning out the kinks Humor - if your speech delayed child becomes less speech delayed, then hold onto your hat before you become out of your depth.
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POPSValidation - thank you Nonna Humor - most people exaggerate their circumstances. Sometimes we spin a yarn for entertainment purposes, but sometimes it's just the god honest truth.
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POPSCapture and release If you're a blogger, what is your reaction to 'anon.'? Is 'anon' your social conscience, your friend or your foe?
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POPSSweet Dreams Humor - whilst there are many issues facing the parents of autistic children, it is nonetheless imperative to form a united front. Political infighting between two warring parties doesn't help anyone.
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POPSWord Play Humor - parents have a tendency to typecast their children and label them into certain roles. These stereotypes can be a handy shortcut but are too limiting. Just as well that they break out occasionally to remind us of our mistakes.
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