Author Archives: Thinking Moms' Revolution

A Village of Online Friends

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It has been four years since we started falling down the biomed rabbit hole. Life has changed in so many ways.  Not only for my son Anthony (who is now recovered from autism), but for me as well.   I … Continue reading

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TMR Turns Two!!

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When I look back at the little spark of an idea we had two years ago and see what it has become, I am so proud and humbled. We wanted other parents to know that what they saw happen did … Continue reading

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The Miraculous Fat That Nourishes The Brain and Heals The Body! Why Coconut Oil Is Good For You

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What is this miraculous fat you ask? Coconut oil of course!  It is an incredibly healthy fat, no other oil is as versatile as the humble coconut oil. You can eat it, cook with it, apply on your skin, treat … Continue reading

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If You Know Your Enemy and Know Yourself…

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Recently I shared a picture of my Statement of Accomplishment from Paul Offit’s vaccine course.   To catch everyone up, I have been taking courses in a number of different subjects with the intention of learning every possible aspect of autism.  However, … Continue reading

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My Prayer for My Wisdom

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This morning I sat in my soon-to-be three-year-old’s first transition meeting, the meeting between the parents, early intervention services, and the school system in which plans for the child’s early intervention and education beginning on his third birthday are devised. … Continue reading

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Miss Congeniality, No More

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So I have always been something of a people pleaser my entire life. Being raised in a small central-Illinois town, I learned early on that it was “easier” to fly below the radar and not cause any waves. I could … Continue reading

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Not IF but HOW MANY?

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I reluctantly entered this world of childhood chronic illness, pretty much kicking and screaming, with my child who was also kicking and screaming — and hitting and biting, and refluxing, oozing diarrhea, arching her back in pain, and banging her … Continue reading

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A New Year, New Hope!

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Yet another year has come and gone and I was not sorry to see 2013 go by any means. As I enter 2014, I bring with me a renewed sense of determination, some Zen badass-ness and, as always, HOPE. Our … Continue reading

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Autism, Law Enforcement and First Responders

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Before I left for the Autism One/ Generation Rescue Conference, as usual I prepared my schedule as to which lecture to attend. With 100 lectures to choose from within 5 days, I can only be in one place at one time. … Continue reading

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Who Am I? A Special-Needs Mom Finds Herself (With A Little Help From The Super Bowl)

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January 15, 1967. A great day in history – the day that the Green Bay Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs before 61,946 fans in Los Angeles’ 100,000 seat Memorial Coliseum in the very first Super Bowl . I know what … Continue reading

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