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The Mom in the White Coat

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

So I’m leaving the grocery store heading to my mother-in-law’s for dinner.  My two NTs (neurotypical kids for you pre-Thinkers) and I were approaching our car when I noticed a striking woman in a white coat and her friend with … Continue reading →

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Help Wanted: Autism Mom

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

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When I first became a mother and was home for four months with my daughter before returning to work, I struggled with my new identity. My close friends were still living the single, child-free life of Sunday Fundays and live … Continue reading →

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The Lesson of Babies: We Can All Do Better

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

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I have to remember that not everyone shares my view on autism recovery. But when I hear people say, “Your message is offensive because it implies that I should do better or I’m not doing enough for my child,” I … Continue reading →

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The Privilege of Informed Consent

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

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Recently, a friend used a single word to describe the anti-vaccine, green vaccine, safe vaccine schedule movements. The word was — at once — judgmental, pigeonholing, demeaning, and misinformed. The word? “Yuppie-itis.” The argument was that only privileged young Americans … Continue reading →

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Featured Guest Blog: Oh, for Shame! But Shame on Who?

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

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A non-practicing doctor for over a decade continues to call herself an OB, cherry picks, misrepresents, and maligns an excellent book (The Business of Baby) and author, Dr. Jennifer Margulis. Why do I care? My daughter is adopted. I don’t … Continue reading →

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11 Things Special-Needs Parents DON’T Want (And Why Bringing Wine Helps)

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

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Judging from my Facebook news feed and all the mindless shares that I get (and seriously appreciate. Mindlessness does the body good sometimes), lists are where it’s at. Every day I see links to things like “Ten Ways to Tell … Continue reading →

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The Flaw of Herd Immunity in the Face of The New Epidemic of Chronic Childhood Disorders

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

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Have you read the article gone viral on marriage not being “for you”? It was a poignant read and brought about lots of oohs and aahs and sentimentality. It is true. And I see so many parallels between that story and … Continue reading →

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Bless Your Heart

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

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In Texas, it is not uncommon to hear the phrase “bless her heart” and to feel a pang of sympathy in response. While it may be well-intentioned, the saying is rarely used outside the context of pity or shame. For example, a sweet … Continue reading →

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The Business of Infotainment

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

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The next time you see a post regarding the vaccine issue, take note of the language being used. Is it straightforward, non-manipulative or objective? Most likely it isn’t. “Anti-vaxxer,” the top term used to gain your attention has a connotation … Continue reading →

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False Balance

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

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As a reader, have you ever wondered “Why is the reporting on vaccines and the vaccine-autism connection so one sided?” There is an answer that bloggers, the NIH and many media sources will provide. False balance. Because according to every mainstream … Continue reading →

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