Silent Sunday: Therapy Swings Rock!

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Mamacita’s kids LOVE their indoor swing. It gets used every day multiple times a day. Not only is swinging fun, but it helps with self-regulation, sensory integration and also supports the vestibular system. Swing, little ones, swing!     ~Mamacita … Continue reading

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Burnout

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I’m sure I don’t have to tell you, the life of an autism mom/warrior/superhero/booty-kicker isn’t for the faint of heart. It means different things for different people, but for most of us it equals sleepless nights and exhausted days as … Continue reading

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A Valentine’s Call to Love

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February 13, 2013 What the world needs now is love, sweet love. It’s the only thing that there’s just too little of. What the world needs now is love, sweet love. No, not just for some, but for everyone. That … Continue reading

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Mamacita’s Crossover Blog: Friends Helping Friends

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I find that when I discover information that’s been helpful for me I want to immediately tell it to other people.  One of the most amazing parts of our community is how much we are able to share with each … Continue reading

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Top Five Things Vaccinating Parents Need To Know When Dealing With An Anti-Vaxxer

As unpleasant as it is, we’ve all met them.  Those rabid, downright hostile parents claiming vaccines are destroying our nation’s youth and deteriorating the health of children for generations to come.  Of course, we listen to the CDC, the NIH … Continue reading

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Happy Chinese New Year!

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Wishing all our Chinese friends Happy Chinese New Year! May your fortune rise to greater heights, your heart be filled with happiness and peace, and your life be blessed with good health, longevity and abundance. ~ Dragon Slayer * For … Continue reading

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Happy Anniversary!

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One year. 365 days. If you are unable to view the video, please click here. Alternatively please copy and paste this url on your browser http://youtu.be/ZKaMfoUiBI4 Hard to believe that much time has passed. When we began, we started as a … Continue reading

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Featured Guest Blog: My Little Brother Has Autism

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Isabelle is a 10 year old girl whose brother was diagnosed with Autism.  She relates in her own words how it has changed her life and her family. “Ready or not here I come!” was the sound of my little … Continue reading

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Follow The Movement

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I’ve never really thought of myself as a leader, nor have I really considered myself a follower.  In high school I bounced from clique to clique.  My friends were varied: burn-outs, skaters, nerds, jocks . . . I really didn’t … Continue reading

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The Bejeweled Blitz Meditation

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I got a new smartphone last fall, and I’m slowly accumulating all the apps required to navigate life in the 21st century:  Google Maps, The Weather Channel, the New York Times, Pandora, Scrabble, etc.  One of the best things about … Continue reading

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