We all know motherhood changes us in a big way, and sometimes it can feel lonely. Unfortunately, that means we aren’t always the greatest about maintaining our relationships with our non-mom friends.
So to all my non-mom friends: I’m sorry.
To...
I looked to my husband when I was pregnant with my son and said, “I hope he gets your genes because I would hate to pass on mine.” I struggled with eczema and allergy issues my whole life, and...
I'm a mom of two teens now. While I'm by no means any kind of teen parenting expert, I've got a couple of things figured out. And there are a few things that have been completely shocking . ....
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon MusicDena Fahlquist, an active ABQ Mom contributor, has been nominated American Mothers Inc. Mother of the Year! She joins us for an interview and we discuss her many endeavors, from running the ABQ Mom Book Club,...
I know, you read the first part of that title and thought, Yeah, I don't have time or energy to support other moms. I don't even have time to support myself! But keep reading, friend! Whether you're a stay-at-home...
As an immigrant, my Mexican roots, culture, and where I come from make up a big portion of who I am.
At the age of nine, my dad decided to pursue an opportunity through his job which led us to...
This post goes out to all the moms who never post pictures of their child with a picture of themselves at the same age with the caption, "He looks just like me." This one is for the mom whose...
If you have a little one at home there's a LOT of work to do! Preschool kids come with a lot of cleaning and clutter. But just because they are little doesn't mean they can't help out by doing...
If there is anything that we know from our own childhood, it is that words carry weight. On one side of the scale, they can be burdensome, almost to the point of hindrance.
On the other side of the...
Black History Month celebrates the achievements of influential Black people. It's also a great time to emphasize Black people's struggles in American history so we remember. It is a horrific part of American history we cannot afford to forget....
February is Black History Month. And there are so many great things to learn about Black History.
When I think about teaching the history of African Americans to my African American sons, I am reminded of the importance of highlighting...
When my oldest was five years old and about to start kindergarten, the thought of sending my small daughter to school all day long made my stomach turn. In the tiny town we lived in at the time, there...
I'm sorry if you're having a bad day. I have a little story here to help you crack a smile.
My family got two pretty cool Christmas gifts. One is the cutest puppy in the world, Scout the Beagle. The...
We've all been there, right? Maybe it's a fit in the grocery store. A refusal to share at a play date. An iPad addiction. Or maybe a nasty attitude taken with family members. No matter what, every kid does...
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Guide to Isotopes Games with Kids :: Play Ball!
Baseball is known to be America's pastime. Here in Albuquerque, it's obvious that we agree. We're lucky enough to house one of the biggest...
