ABQ Mom

02/17/2025

Whether it’s cold, rainy, or just way too hot, moms need indoor play options in Albuquerque all year long. Luckily, there are plenty of opportunities to get the wiggles out at indoor play areas around town.

Whether it’s cold, rainy, or just way too hot, moms need indoor play options in Albuquerque all year long.

02/16/2025

Time outs stopped working for us. So after I caught myself avoiding disciplining him because it was ineffective, I sat down with my husband and came up with a new two-part privilege-loss system.

When your little one goes through a new phase sometimes it's time for new tactics. Here's what we did when time outs stopped working

02/16/2025

After your little ones go to bed at night, what do you do? Enjoy a book while sipping some hot tea? Settle down for a mini-binge of the newest Netflix show? Or do you spend a considerable amount of time picking up toys and putting your children’s possessions back in order?

The Sunday Box has a catchy name and is easy to use! It helps teach kids about toy clean up and teaches them responsibility for their things.

02/15/2025

After seven years of signing my children up for various activities and sports, I have learned an important lesson.

After seven years of signing my children up for sports, I have learned a lesson. Every positive team experience had one thing in common.

02/15/2025

Once a month, someone comes to my house and cleans up after my family. There was a time when I was embarrassed about this. I felt like paying someone else to clean was the easy way out–that I should be able to keep up with things on my own. I don’t feel that way anymore.

There is no shame in getting help with cleaning your home. Moms can't do it all, and it's okay to prioritize your other roles.

02/14/2025

Moms deserve love. They don’t deserve to be judged because raising children is not easy. As a mother, we are like CEOs of our own little family. We have to be adaptable to the changing ages, stages, preferences, and emotions of our children. Moms are constantly having to delegate tasks and make decisions all day long.

Moms deserve to be showered with love, compassion, and understanding. There is no room for judgment with the demands of motherhood.

02/13/2025

In this special Valentine’s Day episode, host Vanessa Bush sits down with her husband, counselor and pastor Nate Bush, for an honest and insightful conversation about what it takes to build a strong, lasting marriage.

Host Vanessa Bush sits down with her husband, counselor and pastor Nate Bush, for an honest conversation about building a strong marriage.

02/13/2025

𝙒𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙣'𝙩 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙙𝙖𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙬𝙤 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙨.

Both my husband and I had work trips that overlapped, and we dreaded being away from our daughter for so long.

Kids grow so fast, and we knew that even in just a couple of weeks, she’d learn new words, new skills, and we’d feel like we missed so much. And yet—we chose to stay away for three days longer than we had to.

We almost canceled these extra personal days because we felt the weight of being apart from her before we even left. But instead of canceling, we recalled that before we became parents, we made a promise: to model a relationship where we prioritize each other.

We want our daughter to grow up knowing that a strong partnership takes proactive care, intention, and commitment. We want her to see love in action—not just through words, but through choices.

So we stayed and enjoyed San Diego. We slept in, ate good food, laughed, and reconnected. And when we returned home, we weren’t just parents who missed their child—we were a couple who nurtured their relationship so they could be better parents.

Taking time for your marriage isn’t selfish. It’s an investment—not just in each other but in the foundation our children grow from.



--Olivia Mead, for more from Olivia, follow her on IG

02/13/2025

February is American Heart Month, an important time to raise awareness about cardiovascular health. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States and can affect women at any age. But there’s good news: following a heart-healthy lifestyle can reduce your risk for heart disease. Lovelace wants to help you make heart health part of your daily routine.

| Lovelace Health System

Use this guide to heart health to help you and your family to take proactive steps in maintaining a health heart.

02/12/2025

So it’s Valentine’s Day, and you’re going to be stuck at home? With kids it’s not always easy to get out. And Valentine’s Day is prime time, so getting a sitter might not be easy. Couples without family in town might not be able to make a fancy date night happen.

Can't get out this Valentine's Day? No babysitter isn't the end of a great date night. Check out these ideas you can do from home!

02/12/2025

Need some inspiration for a Valentine's night with your love? We’ve broken down all of our favorite, local date night ideas into helpful categories.

Date nights can feel overwhelming to plan. We have come up with 8 date night categories and recommendations of our favorite places.

02/11/2025

I don’t know about you, but when I got home from the hospital, s*x was the last thing I was thinking about. S*x after motherhood can be, well, daunting.

S*x after motherhood can be, well, daunting. Here are some 5 things to know that helped me get back in the mood after having a baby.

02/10/2025

We are excited to present our readers with the ABQ Mom’s Guide to Charter Schools. This Charter School Guide aims to be a one-stop-shop for our families out there who are considering charter schools for their children.

Also, note that most of these schools have lotteries for admittance. Make sure you’re aware of when each school’s lottery takes place.

| Public Charter Schools of New Mexico

We are excited to present our readers with the ABQ Mom's Guide to Charter Schools to help families with their school decisions.

02/09/2025

My husband is OBSESSED with the Green Goddess dipping sauce from The Melting Pot. It’s one of our favorite date spots. Then I realized, I can make this! I love cooking and experimenting in the kitchen.

My husband LOVES the Green Goddess dipping sauce at The Melting Pot. What's a wife to do? Make a copycat recipe!

02/09/2025

I have one regret in life. One. That’s it. I know I’ve only been around 30 years, but still, just one. My one regret is not asking for help.

My unfiltered story about my one regret as a mom in not asking for help when I needed it most. How you can avoid having the same regret.

02/08/2025

The traditional gender roles portrayed in society drive me bonkers sometimes. A few months ago, I came across a news story about a CEO who was leaving his job so his wife could pursue her career. At first, I thought, “Cool, what a supportive husband.” Then I thought, “Why is this a news headline?”

My husband recently changed careers in order to support my career aspirations. Why is this a headline anytime a man does something like this?

02/08/2025

When I think about teaching the history of African Americans to my African American sons, I am reminded of the importance of highlighting so many great men and women. I want them to know their history isn’t just slavery, but about victory, courage, and so much more. I also want them to learn things in the home. That is where I believe education begins.

By teaching our children about Black History, we can help them love better, be kinder, and fight harder than the generations before us.

02/07/2025

Valentine’s Day. A day of love and sometimes . . . controversy?

My “ba humbug” attitude towards Valentine's Day continued into college. That is until I met my husband and he showed me I was someone special.