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In sickness, and in health…

Author Peggy Gilpatric Date June 27, 2017
For the most part, I have been calm during my husband’s cancer treatment. It...
Tagged cancer, children, chronic illness, diagnosis, engagement, illness, marriage, motherhood. warrior mom, parenting, radiation, special needs, speech, vow | 2 Comments |
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Easy Ways to Give this Holiday Season… and Beyond!

Author Peggy Gilpatric Date December 1, 2016
Tis’ the season to start giving back. Whether it is the time of year,...
Tagged autism, charity, donations, food drives, giving, hoilday, homeless, season, SPCA, special needs, toy drives | Leave a comment |
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One Day My Son Relaxed

Author Peggy Gilpatric Date October 13, 2016
A few years back, I was outside chatting with my neighbor. My son was...
Tagged ADHD, autism, hyperactivity, motherhood, Neurodiversity, parenting, raising Jedi, sensory processing disorder, special needs, stimming | 1 Comment |
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Kid Hilariously Schools Mother on Morals, Empathy, and Bacon

Author Peggy Gilpatric Date June 1, 2016
“So, what is the moral of the story?” Every teacher asks that question. They...
Tagged ASD, autism, Charlotte's web, empathy, jedi, lessons, morals, parenting, spectrum | 1 Comment |
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The Knighting of a Padawan

Author Peggy Gilpatric Date May 22, 2016
“Follow your passion.” That is what we are all supposed to do. Well, what...
Tagged autism, ceremony, cosplay, intergalactic expo, jedi, knighting, ripper sabers, Sabers, special interest, special needs, Star Wars, Strafe Plains | Leave a comment |
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For Mother’s Day, a Tribute to Dad

Author Peggy Gilpatric Date May 5, 2016
I know what you are thinking when you read this title. Dads have their...
Tagged autism, Father's Day, fatherhood, Mother's Day, parenthood, special needs | Leave a comment |
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Girl’s Night…

Author Peggy Gilpatric Date March 1, 2016
I just park the car when my phone rings. It is our health care...
Tagged autism, funny, Infertility, IVF, special needs, sperm donor | Leave a comment |
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My First Lesson on Autism Came Too Late

Author Peggy Gilpatric Date February 23, 2016
I was a teenager working my very first job. I was a child care...
Tagged autism, childcare, degree, Early childhood education, motherhood, Neurodiversity, parenting, sensory processing disorder, special education, special needs, stimming, teacher | Leave a comment |
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I’m Rubber, You’re Glue! Living the Extended Childhood

Author Peggy Gilpatric Date February 18, 2016
A lot of people ask me why I let the Youngling grow a padawan...
Tagged autism, inspirational, motherhood, motherhood. warrior mom, Neurodiversity, parenting, sensory processing disorder, special needs, speech therapy, stimming | Leave a comment |
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Say, “Gluten Free,” AGAIN!

Author Peggy Gilpatric Date February 8, 2016
If you follow any autism blogs, you have no doubt seen several of these...
Tagged autism, jedi, motherhood. warrior mom, Neurodiversity, parenting, sensory processing disorder, special needs, things not to say | 2 Comments |
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A Magical Disney Trip is More than the Guest Assistance Card! Plus a Peek into The Season of The Force!

Author Peggy Gilpatric Date January 26, 2016
We all want that experience. The day is over, the kid is nearly passed...
Tagged autism, disney, disneyland, Guest assistance card, jedi, Launch Bay, parenting, Season of the Force, special needs, Star Wars, travel, vacation | Leave a comment |
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Confessions of a Perfect Pinterest Mom…

Author Peggy Gilpatric Date January 20, 2016
A friend showed me this cool online game called Pinterest. It is the pumpkin...
Tagged autism, crafts, DIY, housekeeping, motherhood, parenting, Pinterest, raising Jedi, special needs | 1 Comment |
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David Bowie, Quiet Hands, and Making Room at the Cool Kid’s Table

Author Peggy Gilpatric Date January 11, 2016
So, I was going to write about how I hate the term, “quiet hands,”...
Tagged autism, David Bowie, motherhood, Neurodiversity, parenting, raising Jedi, special needs, stimming, tribute | 4 Comments |
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I Would Rename PostPartum Depression

Author Peggy Gilpatric Date January 5, 2016
Postpartum depression was for other women. I had gone through years of fertility treatment...
Tagged autism, depression, motherhood, newborn, parenting, postpartum, support | 1 Comment |
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Weighing in on New Year’s Resolutions, Carrie Fisher Style

Author Peggy Gilpatric Date December 31, 2015
Look at your side bar. Do it right now. What is trending? Let me...
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10 Things I Would Like my Kid to Know About Parenthood

Author Peggy Gilpatric Date December 28, 2015
I’m not sure if I should start with this one, considering that it is...
Tagged autism, jedi, motherhood, parenting, raising, special needs | Leave a comment |
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How I failed at being the ideal mom

Author Peggy Gilpatric Date December 15, 2015
Every mother-to-be imagines what their future child might be like. This post is not...
Tagged jedi, mom wars, motherhood, parenting, special needs, speech, speech therapy | Leave a comment |
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That moment when your kid approaches a Santa lookalike… in March!

Author Peggy Gilpatric Date December 4, 2015
The last person that I expected to run into at the library in March...
Tagged autism, Christmas, holiday, Santa, social, special needs | 1 Comment |
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Where do I stand on the, “Santa Wars?” Just read the funny letters…

Author Peggy Gilpatric Date November 30, 2015
Every December, all around the nation, you can find pants hanging from telephone wires....
Tagged autism, Christmas, funny, holiday, letters, parenting, Santa, special needs | Leave a comment |
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I Learned to Love the Stim… with Help from a British Nanny

Author Peggy Gilpatric Date November 28, 2015
Girl riding bike in the neighborhood:“Don’t you and your little boy go to my...
Tagged autism, disney, disneyland, Mary Poppins, parenting, stimming | 3 Comments |
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Ok, Who Dropped the Guilt Bomb in the Car?

Author Peggy Gilpatric Date November 24, 2015
We have the best talks while driving around town.  His first sentence came out...
Tagged autism, motherhood, parenting, speech, speech therapy, verbal | 2 Comments |
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I Will Admit it… I Didn’t Have My Listening Ears On

Author Peggy Gilpatric Date November 19, 2015
I just wanted him to speak. I swore to myself that, even if his...
Tagged autism, expressive language, motherhood, parenting, raising Jedi, special needs, speech, speech therapy | 1 Comment |
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To the New Special Needs Parent, Sorry About the Internet.

Author Peggy Gilpatric Date November 16, 2015
The internet is terrible. There, I said it. I realize no blogger should admit...
Tagged autism, internet, motherhood, new diagnosis, parenting, raising Jedi, special needs, trolls | 11 Comments |
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A Stranger got me Pregnant… Adventures in Conception

Author Peggy Gilpatric Date November 2, 2015
A stranger got me pregnant. It’s true. Though this is something that plenty of people...
Tagged conception, cryobank, half sibling, Infertility, motherhood, parenting, sibling registry, sperm donor | 3 Comments |
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Cheering from the Dugout! Sports, Autism, and Winning More than the Game

Author Peggy Gilpatric Date October 27, 2015
We just wanted some sleep.  Our son had slept all day, due to a...
Tagged autism, Buster Posey, Giants, inspirational, MLB, parenting, world series | 2 Comments |
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The Food Fight! When Do You Wave the White Flag?

Author Peggy Gilpatric Date October 21, 2015
Me: “Are you going to try turkey on Thanksgiving.” Colin: “I don’t think so.”...
Tagged autism, food aversions, jedi, parenting, picky eaters, sensory processing disorder | 6 Comments |
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Social Skills and the Friendly Neighborhood Bikers

Author Peggy Gilpatric Date October 14, 2015
  Just a quick trip to the store.  It is never just a quick...
3 Comments |
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Legions of Fans: Meet the 501st.

Author Peggy Gilpatric Date October 11, 2015
We have all seen him. Maybe he was walking through the plumbing section of...
Tagged 501st legion, autism, cosplay, raising Jedi, Star War | 3 Comments |
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The Most Beautiful Woman at the Beach Was a Special Needs Mom

Author Peggy Gilpatric Date October 9, 2015
The weather app. on my phone had clearly stated that is was going to...
Tagged autism, inspirational, motherhood. warrior mom, parenting, raising Jedi | 1 Comment |
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Making the Jump to Cyberspace! Going Viral!

Author Peggy Gilpatric Date October 7, 2015
I have a confession to make.  I, Rebel Mom, am an internet junky.  Cat...
Tagged autism, equality, George Lucas, jedi marriage, LucasFilm, raising Jedi | 5 Comments |
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Supporting a Unique Special Interest

Author Peggy Gilpatric Date October 1, 2015
Ben is a middle schooler, as well as a big brother of two.  He...
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Depression, Charlie Brown, and a Child’s Insight (In 150 words or less)

Author Peggy Gilpatric Date June 29, 2016
Two days ago, someone in my circle of friends took his own life. I...
Tagged autism, mental illness, Suicide, suicide prevention | Leave a comment |
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We Don’t Need a Pile of Money or Super Delegates, We Just Need a Plan

Author Peggy Gilpatric Date June 13, 2016
I don’t want to talk about guns. I didn’t write this about guns. I’m...
Tagged autism, election, guns, kindness, Orlando shooting, parenting, pulse, special needs, violence | 1 Comment |
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Waiting for a Diagnosis when you are a CONTROL FREAK!

Author Peggy Gilpatric Date April 25, 2016
So, for the third time in ten years, I’m in search of a diagnosis....
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Say it with me, “I WON’T BE JADED TODAY!”

Author Peggy Gilpatric Date April 7, 2016
Kids are jerks. Ok, not all of the time, but a lot of the...
Tagged autism, baseball, bullying, little league, parenting, peers, social skills, special needs, spectrum | Leave a comment |
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