We’ve all seen them, been in them, and wanted to get out of them. I’m talking about the school pick-up line. We sit in our cars, scrolling through our phones or listening to a podcast as the air (cool...
Alamo City Moms is thrilled to partner with Scuba Smiles Pediatric Dentistry to give you information on their services and upcoming Teddy Bear Dental Clinic on Saturday, October 14th. I just had the best time with my kids. At the...

When Joy Is Not a Choice

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For almost four weeks now, my Facebook feed has been filled with friends reflecting on their hopes for the year to come. Some hope to be more present with their families and enjoy the little moments. Most posts are...
Hey, there. Before I get rolling on this post, I want to acknowledge the following: You should find a comfortable place to sit to read this, with a comforting beverage. We’ve all been taught different things about our bodies...
This past weekend a big event happened that we had been waiting for (dreading really) a couple weeks now. My kiddos first baby tooth fell out! I knew it was going to happen someday but it felt like that...
In the early days and weeks after having a new baby, there are lots of warnings about postpartum depression. Online quizzes, concerned inquiries from your OB-GYN, and lots and lots of internet articles. Noticeably missing from that lineup is...
Have you ever sat at the circus and watched the tight rope walkers?  They glide along a tiny rope with such ease and skill, hundreds of feet above the ground. The intensity of the show only increases as they add challenges...
We are honored to partner with University Health System to share this sponsored post highlighting the work of pediatric physical therapists at the UHS Reeves Rehabilitation Center. At University Health System’s Reeves Rehabilitation Center, an odd-looking suit is helping children learn to...
The violence started the day after her wedding. Roxana was 21 years old, five months pregnant, and "extremely sheltered" when she married Miguel. She thought the black eyes, the "beat downs," and lying on the floor being kicked were...

Battling Adult Acne

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Adult acne is a cruel joke. The term itself implies that it's different than just plain "acne." For some reason I thought if I made it through my teen years unscathed, I would be in the clear. I was...
A couple months ago, I turned 40. I celebrated this milestone by organizing and adults-only hike in my favorite national park, Big Bend. The thought of planning something just for me—when I didn’t have to think about packing water...
At times you may question whether you can sustain it: the unknown, the fear, the constant adrenaline that courses through tired veins as you accept you have a medically fragile child, one who needs constant medication to survive. My child...
My daughter started showing signs of extreme sensitivity to sounds when she was a preschooler. Like most kids her age, she hated loud, unexpected noises, but what affected her the most were small, everyday, innocuous noises. She’d lose her...
I remember sitting at a large table in the bottom floor of the McNay crafting happily with my kids one day during Spring Break. Moments later I looked up to see a woman walking in the room with her...

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Take Mom Out to Eat: Mother’s Day Brunch Spots in San...

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Any day is a great day to take Mom out to eat, but on Mother's Day, it's even more special! Even better, you (and...

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