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Father’s Day: A New Mexican Dad’s Thoughts on Being a Dad
This Father's Day, as I reflect on what it means to be a dad and think about the kind of father I want to be, here are a few of my thoughts on "being...
5 Bad Pieces of Bad Advice
There are some pieces of advice that are undeniably good. Brush your teeth. Don’t start forest fires. Never surprise a moose. Good sense, good science, good psychology.
However, not all advice is equal, and I...
Shaken Baby Syndrome Shook My Life
My son was born at the University of New Mexico Hospital where they have a Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention & Awareness Program. As a part of that program, I watched a video titled "When...
Surviving the New Mexico Heat While Pregnant
Warmer weather is just around the corner, and the New Mexico heat is not easy to deal with while pregnant.
Trust us, it's normal to feel uncomfortable, agitated, and overheated. Your body is working overtime,...
Is Your Parenting Affected By Trauma Response?
Did you know that our trauma response type can impact the way we parent our children?
Trauma has been a huge topic in mental health for a while now. We are in the age of...
I Didn’t Think I’d Be Here: Dealing with Disappointment
The disappointment we might feel with our kids or their choices is not covered in the baby book. How to deal with this disappointment was not roleplayed in a game at the baby shower...
How to Be a Friend to an Autism Spectrum Mom
We all need friends who get us. But developing strong friendships during the season of motherhood is a task that even mothers of neurotypical children struggle with. When there are developmental issues (such as...
5 Gentle Parenting Tips that Make Me a Better Parent
Before my husband and I got married, we decided we would use gentle parenting techniques on our kids. After I had our twins, I have come to appreciate the benefits of gentle parenting. For...
3 Things a Mommy of Children with Down Syndrome Wants You to Know
When this blog post was originally written, person-first language was the generally preferred convention for speaking about disabilities. We realize that terminology changes over time and there is current discussion and advocacy for the...
Help Your Middle School Student Thrive
Transitioning from elementary school to middle school is an exciting “rite of passage.”
It is an enormous opportunity for intellectual and emotional growth. However, it is also a challenging time for students and their parents....
Coral Community Charter: Addressing Differences Without Ignoring Diversity
Coral Community Charter School is a free, public charter school in Albuquerque that serves students in Pre-K through 5th grade.
It may sound strange, but we need to start as early as Pre-K in preventing...
Porn Almost Ruined My Marriage
My husband and I were newly engaged the first time I caught him viewing pornography. It was something that I never suspected, and I was blind-sided, shocked, angry, and hurt.
In the weeks that followed,...
12 Days of Christmas Savings
It may be difficult for some to believe that we’re already in week two of December!
If you’re like most, chances are you’re checking your holiday shopping list (maybe twice). Perhaps you’ve completed everything, or...
A Puppy for Christmas?
What are the best dog breeds for families?
I know I am stepping on sacred ground here because so many of us have profound emotional attachment with the dogs of our youth and adult years....