Author Archives: Thinking Moms' Revolution

Meeting Sensory Needs On A Budget

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I have a sensory seeker, which means I have a kid who loves to move and groove. She loves to jump, swing, run, body check me, be squeezed-anything that provides input to her body, she craves. When she was a … Continue reading

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Catching Up with Goddess at Autism One

I did a lot of interviews at Autism One. I was able to meet and spend time with many well-known doctors, advocates, and parents. As I debated this month about which interview to post, it occurred to me that none … Continue reading

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Unwritten

I am unwritten Can’t read my mind, I’m undefined I’m just beginning The pen’s in my hand, ending unplanned… Every morning after I finish dropping my kids off at their respective camps and head to work, I quickly press the … Continue reading

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Voodoo Magic Sugar Pills

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For those of you who joined the party late, let me reintroduce myself and explain who I am and how the hell I got here. You may be asking yourself, “Why is her nickname Poppy?” Let me clarify. No, it’s … Continue reading

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Featured Guest Blog: Thinking Moms Are Weary

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A couple of years ago my husband told me that he was concerned. Over the past few years I have become increasingly stressed and anxiety-ridden, even though nothing has significantly changed for the worse. In fact, some things have actually … Continue reading

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Silent Sunday: Walk in peace

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Every morning I drop my son at his summer camp. I watch as he walks down to the trail where everybody is around the corner. It’s a warm summer day. It’s peaceful. It’s silent. I stare as he fades away … Continue reading

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Sh*t Autism Moms Say…

OMG, he totally needs to be chelated! I’m in yeast hell. Did he poop? How did it look? Yellow or brown? Solid? Was it solid-solid or like soft-serve ice cream?? Do you do TMG or DMG? I’m so psyched! My … Continue reading

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Cogito Ergo Sum

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Most of us are familiar with the famous quote by popular philosopher René Descartes, “I think, therefore I am.” Lately I’ve been wondering if Descartes really knew just how powerful his quote was. One of the pillars of modern Western … Continue reading

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Got Parasites?

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In my own little autism world…..in the circle of people I interact with in my journey to heal my family of various environmental illnesses including autism…..I feel a growing momentum. I see an increased understanding and developing acceptance of the … Continue reading

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Curiosity

The dreaded phone call from school. You know… you are at work or home, the cell phone goes off, and the caller ID shows that it’s the school calling. The ASD parent’s nightmare; this can’t be good! At work the … Continue reading

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