In sickness, and in health…
For the most part, I have been calm during my husband’s cancer treatment. It...
Easy Ways to Give this Holiday Season… and Beyond!
Tis’ the season to start giving back. Whether it is the time of year,...
One Day My Son Relaxed
A few years back, I was outside chatting with my neighbor. My son was...
Kid Hilariously Schools Mother on Morals, Empathy, and Bacon
“So, what is the moral of the story?” Every teacher asks that question. They...
The Knighting of a Padawan
“Follow your passion.” That is what we are all supposed to do. Well, what...
For Mother’s Day, a Tribute to Dad
I know what you are thinking when you read this title. Dads have their...
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Girl’s Night…
I just park the car when my phone rings. It is our health care...
My First Lesson on Autism Came Too Late
I was a teenager working my very first job. I was a child care...
I’m Rubber, You’re Glue! Living the Extended Childhood
A lot of people ask me why I let the Youngling grow a padawan...
Say, “Gluten Free,” AGAIN!
If you follow any autism blogs, you have no doubt seen several of these...
A Magical Disney Trip is More than the Guest Assistance Card! Plus a Peek into The Season of The Force!
We all want that experience. The day is over, the kid is nearly passed...
Confessions of a Perfect Pinterest Mom…
A friend showed me this cool online game called Pinterest. It is the pumpkin...
David Bowie, Quiet Hands, and Making Room at the Cool Kid’s Table
So, I was going to write about how I hate the term, “quiet hands,”...
I Would Rename PostPartum Depression
Postpartum depression was for other women. I had gone through years of fertility treatment...
Weighing in on New Year’s Resolutions, Carrie Fisher Style
Look at your side bar. Do it right now. What is trending? Let me...
10 Things I Would Like my Kid to Know About Parenthood
I’m not sure if I should start with this one, considering that it is...
How I failed at being the ideal mom
Every mother-to-be imagines what their future child might be like. This post is not...
That moment when your kid approaches a Santa lookalike… in March!
The last person that I expected to run into at the library in March...
Where do I stand on the, “Santa Wars?” Just read the funny letters…
Every December, all around the nation, you can find pants hanging from telephone wires....
I Learned to Love the Stim… with Help from a British Nanny
Girl riding bike in the neighborhood:“Don’t you and your little boy go to my...
Ok, Who Dropped the Guilt Bomb in the Car?
We have the best talks while driving around town. His first sentence came out...
I Will Admit it… I Didn’t Have My Listening Ears On
I just wanted him to speak. I swore to myself that, even if his...
To the New Special Needs Parent, Sorry About the Internet.
The internet is terrible. There, I said it. I realize no blogger should admit...
A Stranger got me Pregnant… Adventures in Conception
A stranger got me pregnant. It’s true. Though this is something that plenty of people...
Cheering from the Dugout! Sports, Autism, and Winning More than the Game
We just wanted some sleep. Our son had slept all day, due to a...
The Food Fight! When Do You Wave the White Flag?
Me: “Are you going to try turkey on Thanksgiving.” Colin: “I don’t think so.”...
Social Skills and the Friendly Neighborhood Bikers
Just a quick trip to the store. It is never just a quick...
Legions of Fans: Meet the 501st.
We have all seen him. Maybe he was walking through the plumbing section of...
The Most Beautiful Woman at the Beach Was a Special Needs Mom
The weather app. on my phone had clearly stated that is was going to...
Making the Jump to Cyberspace! Going Viral!
I have a confession to make. I, Rebel Mom, am an internet junky. Cat...
Supporting a Unique Special Interest
Ben is a middle schooler, as well as a big brother of two. He...
Depression, Charlie Brown, and a Child’s Insight (In 150 words or less)
Two days ago, someone in my circle of friends took his own life. I...
We Don’t Need a Pile of Money or Super Delegates, We Just Need a Plan
I don’t want to talk about guns. I didn’t write this about guns. I’m...
Waiting for a Diagnosis when you are a CONTROL FREAK!
So, for the third time in ten years, I’m in search of a diagnosis....
Say it with me, “I WON’T BE JADED TODAY!”
Kids are jerks. Ok, not all of the time, but a lot of the...