If you are anything like me and have had one or more of your kids in school over the past year, you may be asking yourself, "What in the world did I ever do BEFORE they were in school?"...
Summer is my favorite time of year; I love the longer lazier days, the cool drinks and flip flops. Even though it gets pretty hot in the 505, there are a lot of fun things to do with little...
There is so much value in giving chores to children.
When my son was a year old, he learned to put his toys away; and his chores increased as he grew.
That baby is now an 8 year-old that maintains a clean room and makes...
Once upon a time, I was able to keep up with my entire schedule for months in advance in my head. I could remember birthdays, anniversaries, deadlines, and vacation schedules without having to write any of it down. Ever...
Two Christmases ago, “Santa” brought my son an Android Tablet, and with it came the great screen time debate. Although I allowed it, I’ve really grown to hate that Tablet. It's like crack for kids, or what I now...
It happened. We just got back from traveling and I was partly unpacked. I was simultaneously fixing my hair, putting makeup on, and entertaining my 19 month old. She sat on the counter and happily took everything out of...
So, I've known my whole life that I was adopted. I was never sat down, as you see in Lifetime movies, and had a bomb dropped on me about being adopted. I never looked at pictures of family and...
March is National Reading Month, a time for parents and children alike to appreciate the written word. Books enrich our lives and help us learn lessons in a way that is subtle, organic, and effective.
Before staying at home, I...
On a cold January morning, my son initiated me into parenthood with a very fast and painful birth. In between pushes, I glanced out the window to notice snow falling. It looked so peaceful, so calm. As though the...
In + Around ABQ
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...
