I like to think that I maintain a calm and cool exterior at all times, but my three-year-old daughter would disagree. When she recognizes that I'm feeling overstimulated and frazzled, she brings me a fist-sized trinket to put inside...
Is anyone else having a hard time believing that it's already April? April feels like the unofficial start to spring, a fresh start, and a clean slate! I don't know about you, but I am so excited for all...
Yes, you read that right. This is the story of my son’s third eye.
Let me rewind. A few days ago, my son came down with a fever. I was like, “Oh no! Is this COVID?” So I took him...
We have all been there. It’s a warm and beautiful day. You have offered your offspring endless fun activities . . . outside play, creative crafts. Maybe you caved and pulled out the iPads for some screen time! But...
No Ground Beef?
I never thought the day would come when I would have trouble finding ground beef and chicken breast in the grocery store. I was wrong, and that time is now. The panic buying that came along with...
My husband and I joke that I should never go out to dinner with the family. When I go, the kids behave terribly.
My husband frequently takes our three sons (ages 6, 4, and 1.5) out to a sit-down restaurant by...
This Is Me
Kaela Settle, The Greatest Showman Ensemble
“I am not a stranger to the dark
Hide away, they say
'Cause we don't want your broken parts
I've learned to be ashamed of all my scars
Run away, they say
...
It happened again the other day: the group of women I was sitting with started talking about the best age gap between children and asking each other when they were going to try for number two.
They were sitting around...
Last summer I created a reel on our family's favorite hike in the Albuquerque area, Las Conchas Trail. The reel instantly went viral, and you all agreed it was your favorite as well. It's time to create a dedicated...
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon MusicIn celebration of Mental Health March, we're having a crucial conversation about our children's well-being. Join us as we sit down with Marlina McCall, a seasoned kids' therapist and school counselor, to...
If you are looking for a private school education at a public school price, look no further than 21st Century Public Academy, a charter elementary and middle school. 21st Century Public Academy was the first official Charter School in...
Every parent dreams of seeing their child thrive in school, but what happens when learning becomes a daily struggle? For me, this nightmare became a reality when my middle child began to falter in reading and writing despite being...
Pregnancy is hard. The postpartum period is hard. Parenting in general is hard. But it is also one of the most rewarding experiences in the world. I am extremely thankful to have given birth to three beautiful babies. Two...
Choosing the right school for your child is a major decision. I personally have gone down many rabbit holes and often feel more confused by the end of my internet searches. There are so many great schooling options that...
In + Around ABQ
Guide to May in Albuquerque
May is here! Spring is in full swing and local happenings are too. We are sure to have something for everyone in this month's...
