Vanessa Bush
Vanessa loves her people and loves Albuquerque and has lots to say about both. She’s married to her high school sweetheart, Nate, and they have three kids (Micah, Corban, & Evangeline). Originally from Florida, she’s lived in Albuquerque since 2009 when she and her family relocated to start a new church. Even though she misses wearing flip-flops year-round, New Mexico has truly enchanted her, and the desert feels like home. When she is not chauffeuring children about town, Vanessa works as the Director of Strategy and part-owner of Truly Social Digital Marketing Agency, enjoys volunteering at church, loves watching college football, and drinks a little too much coffee. She is passionate about connecting women with each other, loving her people, and finding the good in her place. Follow her on Instagram @vanessamaebush.
The One Thing You Need to Make Your Summer Easier
The last days of school are upon us. Memorial Day Weekend is a stone's throw away. And temperatures are steadily climbing. All this points to one thing . . . summer is here!
Bring on...
Resources for Kids with Learning Disabilities & ADHD in Albuquerque
Learning disabilities or learning disorders are umbrella terms for a wide variety of learning problems. These include dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, auditory processing disorder, language processing disorder, visual perceptual/visual motor deficit, and others. In addition,...
Autism Services for Children in the Albuquerque Area
We are fortunate to have many practices in the Albuquerque area that specialize in the care, treatment, education, advocacy, and ongoing support for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). With these services, autistic children...
Why Early Autism Diagnosis Is Important (It May Not Be What You Think)
We recognize that there is discussion within the autism community regarding person-first versus identify-first language. It's important to note that there is no consensus on this topic. Some people in the autism community prefer...
Teacher Appreciation Giveaway: Nominate Your Teacher Today!
ABQ Mom is excited to partner with Comcast to show three local teachers a little extra appreciation. Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up from May 8th-12th.
We think we speak for all parents when we...
50+ Things To Do with Teens and Tweens in Albuquerque
Entertaining teens and tweens can be quite the undertaking. But there's so much to do in the Albuquerque area. You're sure to find the perfect thing to do with any teen or tween you...
Two Local Moms Start Podcast Normalizing Alcohol-Free Living
Meet Jess Martinez and Ale Hickman, two Albuquerque moms who have chosen an alcohol-free lifestyle and have recently started their own podcast, Mocksicated. Their podcast is all about helping people re-evaluate their relationship with alcohol...
Join the ABQ Mom Contributor Team
The ABQ Mom team is growing! We are looking to add fresh, diverse voices who are passionate about our city and interested in sharing through writing or social media content creation.
This is a volunteer...
Black History Month :: A Round-Up of Resources
February is Black History Month. It is an annual celebration of the achievements made by Black Americans. This month calls upon us to reflect on and recognize the important role and contributions they have...
What About Soul Care? :: Self-Care Sunday Series
Here at ABQ Mom, we care about your self-care! It’s so important as moms to make sure we are taking care of ourselves. Since it’s a brand new year, we want to get it...
And the Winner of the 2022 Mom-Owned Small Business Grant for $1000 Is ....
Thank you to everyone who voted in the $1000 small business grant contest for one mom business owner in New Mexico. The contest was so close, but there can only be one winner!
Congratulations to...
8 Internet Safety Rules for Kids
Cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and internet scams are on the rise. How can we help kids navigate the internet safely?
Since the internet has grown integral to communities worldwide, the question is not how do we help...
ABQ Mom :: Halloween Costume Contest
There's no doubt that dressing up our babes in costumes has got to be one of the highlights of parenting. They're just so darn cute! So get ready to share the photos of your...
One Thing To Do This Fall If You’re Considering a New School
Choosing the right school for your family is a huge decision. And if you're considering a change for the 2023-24 school year or maybe you have a little one entering school for the first...