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Every holiday season we are asked to make something special for a family function. Some make cookies, others bake casseroles, and some prepare appetizers. During the hustle and bustle, I suggest you keep things as simple as possible and put … Continue reading
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I have a meeting today. It’s the start of a new school year: new teacher, new classmates. We are lucky to have our son enrolled in a private school for ‘gifted, socially quirky’ kids. This is his second year there. … Continue reading
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I understand that my child really had encephalopathy and mitochondrial dysfunction, but he is still officially diagnosed with autism, and I need that label to get treatment. So autism it is. Until it isn’t. A lot of us are like … Continue reading
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The Thinking Moms’ Revolution is gearing up for our one-year celebration. Twelve months worth of blogs, videos, interviews, Facebook posts, Tweets and an upcoming book launch. That’s a lot of information, opinions, inspiration, calls to action, awareness, confessions and thoughts. … Continue reading
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I have always been fascinated by our children’s eyes, by their expressions which often speak as loud as their silence and their sufferings. Before my son could communicate, the feeling that I couldn’t understand his *needs* and his *wants* kept haunting … Continue reading
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“One downside to being a Thinking Mom: every tiny health problem sets off alarms for huge health issues in our heads. Catch your kid giggling = OMG YEAST!!! Kid pitches a fit from nowhere = clostridia or strep?! Somebody gets … Continue reading
It’s 4:00 AM two days before Christmas. I have spent the entire night wrapping gifts for my now-recovered son and his almost two-year-old baby brother. My house is quiet — but my mind and heart are not.Any mother who has had to … Continue reading
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Twas the night before Christmas (and I had just finished my shopping an hour ago), When all through the house ( which looked like Hurricane Sandy returned to my living room . . . bitch) Not a creature was stirring … Continue reading
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I don’t mean to be a total Grinch this time of year. I used to love the holidays. The lights, the parties, the food . . . and Christmas Eve service with bell ringers, incense, and carols. Then I had … Continue reading
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From our children’s dietary restrictions, to overcoming sensory and traveling issues and finding safe educational and fun gifts; our holidays are unique - and we need to be sure to plan ahead. Here are a few ideas to make your … Continue reading
