Author Archives: Thinking Moms' Revolution

Waking Up To Love

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In the introduction to his epic book, The Power of Now, Eckhart Tolle describes having been so wrought with pain and contemplating suicide that he literally lost consciousness, only to awaken — both physically and spiritually, to a new “awakened” … Continue reading

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Featured Guest Blog: Their Ounce of Prevention Is Not Worth Your Pound of Dysfunction

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The FDA has exclusive authority to approve and license vaccines. The FDA also oversees vaccine safety, and herein lies a vast problem that demands correction. This conflict of interest creates inherent flaws within the FDA. Additionally, the FDA’s deficiencies are … Continue reading

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An Open Letter to an Awesome Mom – A Food Allergy Tale

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Dear Mrs. So and So, Thank you.  Thank you for raising a child who, on his own, is thinking about other children and ways to include them.  He didn’t have to mention to you at breakfast that my son has … Continue reading

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Thinking Out Loud: Interview with Laura Hirsch

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After reading the book The Other Side of Autism, I felt compelled to contact and interview Laura Hirsch. The book has been one of the most impactful books I’ve read in the last year, and I highly encourage our readers … Continue reading

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The Unexpected Gift

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The heavy-bottomed glass slips from his grasp falling straight to the floor, smashing into a million pieces. As the glass hits the ground, water bursts from it like a geyser, spraying droplets all over the kitchen and all over her. … Continue reading

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The Good News: This Autism Therapy is Free…And Good For the Whole Family

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Moments that bring me to my knees, I love them.  Well, I should clarify. I love the ones that bring me to my knees with gratitude – like that guy bursting out of the sewer pipe in Shawshank Redemption, glad … Continue reading

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Breaking Out From The Prison Of Autism

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Driving down the highway en route to Harry’s doctor appointment this week we passed a prison bus full of inmates.  It was an old school bus repainted white, with chains and padlocks visible on both its front and rear doors.  … Continue reading

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Freedom to Think

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We’re rerunning this piece with a simple request:  repost it with the hashtag #freedom2014.  The BBC is promoting a Freedom 2014 series. They’ve called for photos, videos and music to be submitted of what freedom means to its viewers and readers.  … Continue reading

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Coping With Shock And Grief. Pray For Flight MH370.

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Many of us are overcome with shock by the disappearance of the Malaysian Airlines flight MH370. The entire nation of Malaysia is reeling in grief. The media scrutiny over my beloved nation is fierce and intense. The entire world is … Continue reading

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You’ve Awoken the Mommies

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There was a viral video going around a few months ago about the negative effects of the Common Core curriculum currently being pushed in schools across the country.  There was an educator featured on that video chastising the administration for … Continue reading

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