Over the course of my life, I have learned that there are some questions that have polarizing responses. Really important things like: Backstreet Boys or NSYNC? Britney or Christina? Were Ross and Rachel on a break? Which Chris is...
As moms, we all know how important it is to take care of our health. Often when competing priorities come into play, taking care of our physical and mental health becomes our last priority. For me taking care of...
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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 or impossible, at least for...
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 the end of the day?...
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 can learn valuable life skills,...
We were riding in the car, and my seven-year-old daughter said, “Mommy, what’s your groove?” She also stated that mommy "isn't the same."
Wow. I didn’t think it was noticeable until my daughter brought it up. My beautiful sweet girl...
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 recognizing and validating each other’s...
Fatigue and being a mom go together like peanut butter and jelly. It is true that if only you could get some more sleep, exhaustion would not be the case. Fatigue is worse when you have a small infant...
I have been pregnant twice, and admittedly, have so much more to learn. I never once thought about pelvic health. Through friends, I am quickly learning that pelvic therapy is important both during and after pregnancy.
Thank you to Lovelace...
Depression doesn't have a face. My name is Margo, and I have high-functioning depression and anxiety.
What does high-functioning depression and anxiety mean? It means that every day I function.
It means I still get out of bed in the...
The last few years have been full of grief. I think that many of us can relate. Loss is a part of life--a hard part of life. So many emotions surround the grieving process. These experiences and feelings shape...
Hey mama, if you set a New Year's Resolution for 2023 and are feeling discouraged, I invite you to join me. If you skipped the resolution altogether this year because you're so focused on survival and just can't, come...
Sometimes making checkup appointments and getting blood drawn doesn’t feel all that important, especially when you are juggling hundreds of other to-dos for your family. Those important health appointments get pushed to the next year or, worse, are forgotten...
We are now several weeks into the new year and realizing that the resolutions we set out to do might not be obtainable. With the new year, many of us are overly ambitious in trying to obtain our health...
In + Around ABQ
Guide to Isotopes Games with Kids :: Play Ball!
Baseball is known to be America's pastime. Here in Albuquerque, it's obvious that we agree. We're lucky enough to house one of the biggest...
