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Hook, Line, and Sinker

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You are here: Home » Hook, Line and Sinker Christopher (left) and Nico getting ready for the first day of school. Nico in 1st grade, Christopher in Kindergarten August 17, 2015 I was sitting in the doctor's office waiting room for my son to be called into the backroom for therapy. He's okay; it's only a speech delay. He sees a therapist weekly to help him with his word enunciation. When parents embrace situations like this, they allow their kids to defeat any development that could hinder their potential. After it's all said and done, I wouldn't be surprised if he became the next Bob Costas or Al Michaels. (Amazing broadcasters) I tell myself, "Self, it's okay; all kids develop differently." That thinking is for my assurance, not your reassurance. For any parent, being told about anything that could affect your kid's life and/or health, no matter how small, has a rippling effect on one's ability to cope with it head-on, no matter how ...