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Today is my 15th wedding anniversary. I know. I can’t believe it either. To make it this many years is quite an achievement. To say the past years have been challenging is an understatement. It felt like we would make … Continue reading
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April is always a little dicey when you’re a Thinking Mom. We’re all about awareness, action, and hope. But this year, it’s hard out there for a Thinker. It’s not just about blue lightbulbs and raising awareness. It’s about sticking … Continue reading
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In Texas, it is not uncommon to hear the phrase “bless her heart” and to feel a pang of sympathy in response. While it may be well-intentioned, the saying is rarely used outside the context of pity or shame. For example, a sweet … Continue reading
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I have always loved Wonder Woman. I can tell you when it started. It all started with my first pair of Wonder Woman underoos. No joke. I am a child of the ’70s. I loved her TV show too. I … Continue reading
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The next time you see a post regarding the vaccine issue, take note of the language being used. Is it straightforward, non-manipulative or objective? Most likely it isn’t. “Anti-vaxxer,” the top term used to gain your attention has a connotation … Continue reading
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As a reader, have you ever wondered “Why is the reporting on vaccines and the vaccine-autism connection so one sided?” There is an answer that bloggers, the NIH and many media sources will provide. False balance. Because according to every mainstream … Continue reading
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The reflection of a society’s views on mainstream issues concerning what is covered in various media forms is constantly at odds with entertainment. On the one hand, stories on television news and major publication’s websites detail the problem of bullying, … Continue reading
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During the month of April, if you have a child with autism you can choose to celebrate and promote awareness. Or, as many fellow parents have decided, you can make it a month of autism action. This is what I … Continue reading
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Since April started Ronan’s dealt with a sickness, more seizures and major changes to his school routine. Each of those incidents were reminders of how fragile my son’s health is. Being able to lean on Ronan’s support team allowed me … Continue reading
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Last April I was angry. I wanted to abstain from Facebook until Autism “Awareness” Month was over. I was so frustrated because I felt like we needed action, not awareness. I felt that everyone already knew what autism was. … Continue reading
