Lynne Robbins
Preparing Older Siblings for a New Baby :: Different, Harder, Better
When I was pregnant with our third child, my children, who were about to become the older siblings, were six and four. They were old enough to wonder how things would change when they...
The Kind of Mom I Am :: When Mom Gets Sick (Part 2)
See part 1 of this story here.
Developing a tumor in my spine threw a monkey wrench into my plans. Many of the things I had loved to do as a mom had gotten harder...
Not the Kind of Mom I Wanted to Be :: When Mom Gets Sick...
We each entered motherhood with ideas of what kind of mom we wanted to be. Did you dream of cooking wholesome, organic food for your children? Did you plan to always clean up at...
Recharge Your Battery, Mom! :: 3 Simple Ways to Restore Your Energy
Recharge Your Battery, Mom!
Love can mean pouring yourself (time, energy, and talents) into someone else. We moms pour ourselves out by calming tantrums, packing school lunches, and comforting sick children. Ever feel like you're...
Mini Habits for Moms :: Building Success One Tiny Step at a Time
Having trouble creating good habits? Maybe you need to start smaller.
We've all tried to set goals for ourselves, maybe to exercise an hour a day or prepare healthier foods for our family, only to...
Make Yourself a Valentine & Celebrate, Mom!
Valentine's Day is almost here, moms! It can be a day of thoughtful cards, a dozen long-stemmed red roses, delicious chocolates, and romantic dates. Your children might bring home a bag full of little...
Drawing With Kids :: Easy Art Ideas You and Your Child Will Love
Now that the weather's cooling off in Albuquerque, you may be looking for indoor activities for your kids. Why not try drawing?
"But I don't know how to draw!" you may protest. Believe me, I...
Reading with Older Kids :: 4 Simple Ways to Enjoy Books Together
Have you stopped reading with your kids? The older ones, I mean, the ones who can read on their own.
I know that I began to read less and less with mine once they could...
Dion’s New Southwest Chicken Salad :: Fresh and Fun!
Looking for something fresh and delicious for dinner tonight? Maybe something with roasted corn, black beans, and a zesty green chile ranch dressing? Try Dion's new Southwest Chicken Salad!
I enjoy salads, but I don't...
Road Trip Ready :: Three Thousand Miles with Three Kids
Albuquerque moms, does the thought of a road trip terrify you? The packing, the fussing, the hours stuck in a small space with your kids...
You're in luck. Our family has made road-tripping a regular...
Summer Outings for Kids in Albuquerque :: Museums and More
Albuquerque has an abundance of fun summer outings for kids. I’ve been working on a list of places to visit with my family. I’ve also been reminding myself of a few things to help our...
Reading (and Talking) with Your Children :: An Interview with Sarah Mackenzie, Part 3
Check out these links to catch up on part 1 and part 2 of this series.
In part three of my interview with Sarah Mackenzie, author of The Read-Aloud Family: Making Meaningful and Lasting Connections...
Tips on Reading Aloud :: An Interview with Sarah Mackenzie, Part Two
In part two of my interview with Sarah Mackenzie, she shares practical suggestions on getting started reading out loud. Read on for insights from her new book!
If you missed part one, read it here.
Getting started...
An Interview with Author Sarah Mackenzie (Part One)
Reading with our kids may be even better for them than we all realized, according to Sarah Mackenzie. Ms. Mackenzie runs the wildly popular Read-Aloud Revival podcast. Recently she spoke with me on the...