When Did Childhood Obesity Become “Normal”?

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It seems we have a problem. Now that two-thirds of us in the U.S., U.K. and Australia are classified as overweight, we have a new perception of what’s “normal” weight – and it’s a plumper sort of normal that isn’t affecting … Continue reading

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Thinking Moms Speak Out to the IACC!

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Today the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) will be meeting for a workshop exploring Under-Recognized Co-Occurring Conditions in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). You can watch it LIVE here: http://videocast.nih.gov Be sure to tune in around 12:45pm EST for our own Sunshine and … Continue reading

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GMOs: The Unmodified Truth

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Just when you think you’ve had enough with three-letter acronyms, I’m about to throw another one at you — GMO (genetically modified organism).  In simple terms, GMOs are basically experimental plants or animals that have been genetically engineered in a laboratory … Continue reading

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Help Autism Mom Fight Breast Cancer

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As many in our community are learning, one of the TMR’s, Melanie Hamilton Baldwin, aka Booty Kicker, has had her cancer return for the third time. She’s in the hospital away from her husband, Tim, and her son Luke who … Continue reading

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Book Review: I Know You’re in There, by Marcia Hinds

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Nine years on this journey and I STILL get excited when I get my hands on a new book which is all about recovery from autism. I have read my fair share of books discussing anything and everything autism over … Continue reading

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Urgent Help Needed: The Financial Impact of Cancer and Autism Under One Roof

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The Thinking Moms’ Revolution is reeling.  Our very own Melanie Baldwin, AKA Booty Kicker (B.K.), now suffers with spine and liver cancer after having beaten breast cancer and bone cancer. Melanie is an amazing woman who has changed the face … Continue reading

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GMOs and the Rise in Allergies, Superbugs and Childhood Diseases

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How long have you been concerned about genetically modified foods (GMOs)? Jeffrey Smith is a consumer advocate who has opposed the use of genetically modified foods since they were introduced in the 1990s. An activist who works with organic food … Continue reading

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15 Healthy, Gluten-Free Lunchbox Ideas

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It’s that time of year again! Cue the “OMG, I don’t know what to feed my kids for lunch” panic attacks. We’ve made it through the summer grilling up organic hot dogs on gluten-free buns, making runs to the local … Continue reading

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Pink Himalayan Salt: Make Your Own Sole

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I’m making a fresh batch of pink Himalayan crystal salt sole! Sole (pronounced so-lay) is made from Himalayan salt. This beautiful pink-coloured salt, mined from the Himalayan mountains, contains 84 minerals. When you dissolve Himalayan rock salt in water, to the … Continue reading

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Special-Needs Students, College and the Most Special, Not Needy Student of Them All!

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My eldest goddaughter leaves for college this week. I am not handling it well. To say the least. You see, although I am blessed to have three beautiful goddaughters, ranging in age from 18 to one, whom I love from … Continue reading

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