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Should You Get a Flu Vaccine While Pregnant? Hear from the Experts
The best way to prepare for and stay healthy during flu season is to get a flu vaccine. It's even more important to get a flu shot when pregnant.
A flu vaccine is the best...
Dog Training for Families
Puppies are a delight.
Few things are more rewarding in life than holding and playing with a puppy that is yours! To help that delightful puppy become a great dog and lifetime partner, I have...
Grassburger: Our Favorite Allergy-Friendly Eats
Meet Jessie Kileen, founder and co-CEO of local restaurant, Grassburger. Here's her story. . .
Did you know that french fries are emotional?
You figure that out when you take your child out to eat, only...
Why My Family Chose HOPE for Kindergarten Through High School
Although New Mexico is ranked last in all 50 states for education, there are some good public schools near our home in Albuquerque. So when my wife suggested we consider HOPE Christian School, I...
An Insider’s Guide to Tuition Assistance
This post is the last of a three-part series for ABQ Mom. In our previous posts, we explored what makes an independent school different from other schools and the independent school application process. We...
Demystifying the Independent School Admission Process
This post is the second of a three-part series for ABQ Mom. In our previous post, we shed light on what defines an independent school and how to choose the best fit for your...
What Is an Independent School & Is It the Right Fit for Your Family?
This post is the first of a three-part series for ABQ Mom. In the upcoming posts, parents with experience in independent schools will cover a variety of topics such as the benefits of an...
Inviting Racial Justice into Our Homes
2020 has been another pivotal year in bringing attention to racial injustices across the United States. For a few months, social media sites were flooded with posts about systemic racism, privilege, and images of...
How to Train a Great Family Dog in 10 Minutes a Day
Your daughter is anticipating her favorite playmate coming over to play. So when the doorbell rings, she runs to the door and flings it open, and Shilo, your 14-month-old Golden Retriever wild child, bolts...
Budgeting for Baby: 4 Questions to Ask Yourself
Preparing for a Baby
Are you adding a child to your family? Congratulations! Whether it be through birth or adoption, parenthood is such a fulfilling experience that requires careful planning and consideration.
As with any major...
5 Ways Meal Planning Can Save You Money and How to Start Today
Did you know that Americans waste 108 BILLION pounds of food each year? That is nearly 40% of all food purchased in the United States! How sad to think that 40% of the food...
Best for Me: Why a Free Public Charter School Was Right for My Son
Hi, I’m Angela. I’m the proud mother of two public charter school students--one in high school and the other in elementary. I’d like to take this time to bust some myths about charter schools.
First...
Fostering Love
May is National Foster Care Month. Let's welcome guest blogger, Angela, a current foster mom.
My stomach is in knots as I open the door for the social worker. A bigger than necessary smile plastered...
Powering Your Home with Solar: A Cleaner & Brighter Future
There is an old adage that states: “We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.” This is just as relevant today as the effects of climate change...