12 things you should always tell to your kids
En Espanol aqui Some phrases are magical and powerful. These are my favorite 12 for raising loving and happy kids. I LOVE YOU Every day when they wake up. Every night before they fall asleep....
View ArticleDolls for Downs – the Pros and Cons
DISPONIBLE EN ESPAÑOL AQUÍ I’m going to start by saying that I love the initiative behind the “Doll for Downs” project. The mom who created this doll had the clear intention of giving her daughter...
View ArticleDivorce is Not So Bad…
I remember the first time I thought of myself being divorced, tears rolled down my cheeks. I felt sorry for me. I was angry and disappointed. There are always two sides to every story, so I’ll avoid...
View ArticleLeaning In to Motherhood: When You Learn You Have a Child with Special Needs
Lean In as defined by Sheryl Sandberg: Women who “sit at the table,” seek challenges, take risks, and pursue their goals with gusto. Everybody expects to have a perfect child. We want our children to...
View ArticleThe story of a day of family work
This post is sponsored by Disney Story. To find out more about this brand-new story-creation app – and how it puts the power of storytelling in your hands - click here. Families get closer when they...
View ArticleDoes having a child with special needs make parents more special?
Disponible en Español aquí Having one or more children with special needs is often awarded with admiration from many. Usually people introduce me by saying things like: “she’s a very special mom,” or...
View ArticleAt Disney Social Media Moms event, the small things made the event truly special
Disponible en Español aquí I’m very grateful for having been invited to the Disney Social Media Moms event this year. I wasn’t sure if I would be able to make it by myself with my two kiddos, but...
View ArticleDisney SM Moms. Las pequeñas cosas que lo hicieron realmente especial para...
AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH HERE Me siento muy agradecida de haber sido invitada a Disney Social Media Moms este año. No estaba segura de si podría asistir sóla con los dos niños, pero todo salió mejor de lo...
View ArticleAttached at the Mouse: How my son’s best friendship started online
This is a story of friendship and the value it has on our lives. A year ago at a blogger conference, I finally met a woman I had known previously through her blog. Her name is Helena Osorio. Through...
View ArticleThis is my boy. And I feel supremely proud of him. My child with Down syndrome.
I wasn’t planning on writing today. I have been holding tight these tears since the day I heard about Oklahoma’s tornado. I was trying to distract myself from the disaster when I got Super Glue...
View ArticleHow do we clean the air for our kiddos? Living with Asthma
Every Saturday, I do a deep-cleaning of my house. I vacuum under the furniture, sweep every corner of the house, dust the ceiling fans, walls, and baseboards, and change the sheets on all our beds,...
View ArticleTeaching kids responsibility while having fun: Cooking breakfast
This post is sponsored by Disney Story. To find out more about this brand-new story-creation app – and how it puts the power of storytelling in your hands - click here. My son Emir turned 9-years-old...
View Article10 Things Our Kids Understand Better Than We Do
Disponible en Español aquí When did we stop enjoying the simplicity of life? Kids remind us every day of how to find joy and wonder in the world around us—if we take time to listen to them. These 10...
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