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Silent Sunday: Father’s Day Down Under!

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Happy Father’s Day! G’day mates! In Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Papua New Guinea, Father’s Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of September. To all the Big Daddy Thinkers Down Under, Happy Father’s Day! Hope you get lots of … Continue reading

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Breathing Underwater With The Rev

Happy September 1st!  The Rev, here! Please take a few moments to listen to my interview with the lovely and compelling host of Breathing Underwater Radio, Beth Kuklinski.  This is the story of my family’s journey to an autism diagnosis, … Continue reading

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No More Silent Sundays

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During the summer, I usually have about three minutes daily to myself. It really sets the stage for big messes to occur — grown-up messes: bills missing due dates, bathrooms going uncleaned, and missing blog deadlines. Well, I didn’t actually … Continue reading

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Silent Sunday: What’s Missing From This Picture?

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        Sometimes progress is noted by the things that are missing… …constant movement …trains, cities and elevators …noise …fear of fire, the dark and the unknown schedule Here’s to more things going “missing” in our lives! ~LuvBug … Continue reading

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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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