Adriana
An Ode to Friendships
Life has many ups and downs. We begin to learn this as small children, and it continues to be true for the remainder of...
It Doesn’t Fit: The Pre-Baby Wardrobe
The elusive pre-baby wardrobe. The “dream” to wear the clothes you loved before you were a mother begins even while you are still pregnant.
The...
The Disappointment Fairy
Being a working mother brings unique challenges that allow our superpowers to shine. This is a controversial perspective because society and the government should...
Have Yourself a Mexican Little Christmas
You likely already have some Mexican influences in your Christmas traditions. Poinsettias originally come from Mexico, yet they are a staple in the US...
The View of the Full Length Mirror
I have added a new step to my fitness routine: sauna. I try to go to the sauna every time I work out, and...
Love You Loops for a Countdown to Happiness
Like all good mothers, I derive my best ideas from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. Our Love-You-Loops, a cherished separation ritual in our household, comes directly...
Little Phrases With Big Impact
I apologize to my kids for a myriad of reasons, including when I curse (which happens a lot). The conversations around "bad words" really...
I Use DEET and I’m Not Ashamed to Say It
I use DEET, and I am not ashamed to say it.
Last summer, I gave up the delusion that I could naturally keep my kids...
Forever in Our Hearts: Conversations About Goodbyes
Topics like death and serious illness can feel tricky to talk about with kids. I understand why parents have the instinct to hide it...
Thrive Parenting Solo: Practical Advice for Running the Show Alone
I spend a lot of time alone with my kids. I don’t mean that we stay secluded. I mean that their father travels a...










