My husband is a step counting fanatic.
I'm impressed by his commitment to reach his step goal every day. It's common to see him walk in strange places at strange times.
Me? Not so much.
I'd rather count cookies than steps.
But being...
The day-to-day demands of parenting can feel like running a marathon sometimes. Running around after little ones, being on-the-go from sun up till bedtime, and keeping up with other daily tasks (hello laundry & dishes!) can leave anyone feeling...
Your heart starts beating faster. You are thinking or worrying about all the things you need to do today. You feel anxious and stressed. Maybe you start to panic. Anxiety is defined as a state of excessive uneasiness and apprehension....
The FDA has recently approved the first drug to specifically treat postpartum depression. While this new medication may be a welcome relief to mothers in thick of postpartum depression, it's always a good idea to be wary of a...
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 have our plans derailed by...
February is National Children's Dental Health Month.
Oral health is an important topic for all parents. We want our kids to have healthy teeth and to learn good hygiene habits at a young age, so when their adult teeth come...
Omega-3's are amazing!
A Miracle Food?
Omega-3's are somewhat of a miracle food if there ever was one. Probably most of you have heard that they are good for us, but do you know why? They actually have many benefits, these...
My grandpa died of heart disease when he was fairly young. However, I rarely think about my risks of heart disease. I’m young(ish). I’m healthy(ish). I’m a busy momma focusing on caring for my children. But today, the American...
Once you officially join the “Mom Club” you begin to hear all the not-so-fun side effects of birthing a miracle: leaky, cracked nipples from breastfeeding; a mental fog due to chronic sleep deprivation; and let’s not forget all the...
Albuquerque Moms Blog, in partnership with Grassburger, wants to help you kickoff your health and fitness resolutions with our Jump Into January Challenge! This four-week challenge is open to all fitness levels, all ages, working moms, stay-at-home moms . ....
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! In honor of PINKTOBER, let’s review the facts about screening mammography…
In the 20+ years that I have taken care of patients with breast cancer, there have been tremendous improvements in breast cancer screening,...
I truly believe you don't know the importance of sleep until you become a parent. You count exactly how many minutes of sleep you were able to get the night before. You sit in your car in front of...
Keeping fit as a family seems more challenging now than ever. But it doesn't have to be. I don't believe that the start of the school year means an end to the family fun. While scheduling gets tight and our...
My five-year-old recently asked me if I was having another baby. (I'm not.)
Better he than a stranger or a friend, right?
I decided right then and there, it was time to get back to the gym. It was time to...
In + Around ABQ
4 Family-Friendly, Slow Living Activities for Earth Day
I love spring. As green leaves reappear and fruit trees burst into bloom, I start feeling that spring fever--a budding momentum that breaks up...
