Hello and nice to meet you! My name is Joy Hocker. I am a Texan turned New Mexican, wife, mommy, worship leader, runner, and writer. I'm loving life with my family in Albuquerque!
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I have been in Albuquerque for over...
Hey Albuquerque Mamas, I’m Jenny! I’m a biologist, wife, mama, and professor. I’m excited to be a contributor for Albuquerque Moms Blog. And I can’t wait to get to know you!
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My family and I moved to the East Mountains...
Arizona is one of the few states that doesn't observe Daylight Saving Time. If that isn't enough to make you want to visit our neighbor to the west, then let me entice you with details from my latest kid...
Mr. Potato Head and Me
Last Christmas, my husband and I did most of our shopping on Amazon. (Prime for the win!) One night while searching for toddler toys, Mr. Potato Head popped up on the computer screen. “Aw! I...
Parents look forward to teaching their babies to walk and talk, but few think about teaching their child how to sleep. Sleep disturbances are very common in children, and they shouldn’t be ignored. The good news is that most...
My music education begins and ends with 6th grade orchestra.
I vividly remember going into the orchestra room on the first day of middle school and sitting down in chairs arranged in a semicircle. I was excited to finally...
Incoming!!! Look Out!! Inappropriate gestures, curse words, and classmates wearing makeup at the playground.
Parents can try to keep their children innocent as long as possible, but at times it seems impossible.
A 4th grade boy asked my daughter if she...
We had a fabulous time at our Bloom event for new and expectant moms on May 1st at Hotel Parq Central, sponsored by St. Joseph's Home Visiting.
There were some amazing speakers . . .
Royale Da
Raluca from Babywearing NM
Lucy Barabe
Annalea...
Within three hours of the Albuquerque metro (that's one movie, some snacks, a car game, and hopefully no bathroom breaks), you and your family could be in the middle of the Rocky Mountains in Chama, NM.
I love Albuquerque with...
We are SO excited to announce the winners of our 2018 Moms of the Year Campaign.
We received many submissions – it was such a difficult process to choose this year’s winners. Thank you to everyone that took the time...
Once upon a time we were children—let your mind be playful!
As the fourth of eight children, I grew up in a family where play was plentiful. From coaxing my baby siblings to smile to organized sandlot baseball games, daily play with...
My mom nemesis has definitely been self-care. The needs of my kids are so urgent compared to taking care of me, which seems like it can wait. (Um, it can't wait . . . unless you want to run...
"Reading should not be presented to children as a chore or duty. It should be offered to them as a precious gift."
— Kate DiCamillo
Ahhh…. stretched out in a hammock under a tree, reading at a leisurely pace, my...
Have you ever had one of those nights when your little one(s) just will NOT go to sleep? In spite of Samuel L. Jackson's excellent read aloud version of "Go the to Sleep" by Adam Mansbach, I know...
In + Around ABQ
2024 Summer Park Hops :: A Series of Summer Play Dates
School is out, and summer is here. Therefore, it's the perfect time to get outside and make new friends! We'd love for you to...
