The Truth Teller Template

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“Jesus, tell that kid to shut the &^%$ up.” “What a brat.” (eyeroll) People somehow believe they do and say these things under the guise of some protective invisible shield. They can see us, but somehow, we cannot hear and … Continue reading

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My Favourite Month

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It’s Ramadhan, my favorite month of the year. A month that I eagerly look forward to. Not because of the many buffets and Ramadhan markets that abound, but because of the peace and serenity it brings to my soul. Ramadhan … Continue reading

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Summer Recipe–The Veggie Bowl

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I love Summer.  The endless amounts of organic produce at the Farmer’s Market makes me absolutely giddy!  If you haven’t been to one, I recommend you visit one this summer.  Something about buying food outside — makes me feel like … Continue reading

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4 Facebook Updates That Annoy This Vaccine-Injury Parent

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I’ve written helpful lists for other people before. My Autism Parent’s Bucket List made the rounds on the internet a few months ago. I was inspired to write a much shorter list today. I created it with the help of … Continue reading

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Featured Guest Blog: Cinderella Dreams

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“Mommie, can you buy me some glass slippers?” I replied, “Why, honey?” My daughter said, “Cause I want to be like Cinderella!” When I was around thirteen years old, I remember sitting up in this huge tree and reading Harlequin Romances. … Continue reading

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When Doctors Lie…OH HELL NO!

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I am grateful that I had the opportunity to debate Dr. Koren Boggs and represent The Thinking Moms on The 504 Show in New Orleans last week. I was shocked that someone who has no background in vaccines or the … Continue reading

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When Harry Met Jenny

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I love Harry Potter. Yeah, I know, I’m not alone. But I’m one of those geeks who had my Amazon order in to get each of the last four books on the day it came out. We own copies of … Continue reading

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Quelling Anxiety

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Anxiety is an awful beast that comes in and steals your happy child and turns him or her into a miserable, frustrated animal. We were dealing with anxiety before we even had a name for it. And I noticed something: … Continue reading

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An Invitation To Speak At The Commonwealth Club of California

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When TMR decided to write a book, we had no idea what would happen when it was published.  Some of us still have very sick kids.  Some were staring down the barrel of summer.  Some are to this day facing … Continue reading

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David

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We are at it again. I am driving an hour each way for swimming lessons. Swimming is one of the most important skills a child with autism needs. We are so lucky to have another summer with David. ~Mountain Mama … Continue reading

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