Dani Valles
Daniela was born in West Texas and raised in a small town in Northern Mexico. She usually goes by Dani, since soon after moving to the US 13 years ago, she realized people were just going to keep calling her Danielle. She has been married to her husband for almost seven years and is mamá to two sassy and energetic little girls. Dani is a full-time working mom who is passionate about raising strong, confident, and bilingual children. When she's not working or chasing after sticky little hands, you can find her reading a good book or binge-watching all the shows.
Why I Let Go of (Some) of Our Family’s Routine
"Mami, put me to sleep again, please?" were the last words I wanted to hear after a long 10-hour workday. We had just gone through the whole bedtime routine--bath, play for 20 minutes, brush...
3 Changes You Can Make Today to Boost Your Child’s Confidence
Before becoming a mom, I thought confidence would be something easy to teach. Somehow, in my mind, it would be simple. I would tell my kids they're brilliant, strong, smart, beautiful, brave, and ....
Cinco de Mayo :: Should We Celebrate It?
I came to the United States 12 years ago after living in Mexico my whole life. Also, 12 years ago was the first time I celebrated Cinco de Mayo.
I was so confused when I...
Let’s Talk About Bruno and Break Through Generational Trauma
If you're a parent of young children, you have probably seen Disney's new movie Encanto about 3,026 times by now. It's safe to say this movie is the new Frozen in my household. My...
Introducing New ABQ Mom Contributor Daniela Valles
Hola, ABQ Moms! My name is Dani, and I'm so excited to share my motherhood journey with all of you as a new contributor to ABQ Mom.
I was born in West Texas and raised...