No one ever wants to find themselves in the middle of a mental health emergency, and especially not with their children. But that’s exactly where I found myself last year. I came home from work one day to discover...
Do you have a princess in your life? Is there a slight obsession with all things sparkly, pink, and dresses that twirl? Based on my co-contributor Jessica’s princess blog post, you are not alone. You may have costume bin overload...
Every year, the Big Give San Antonio rallies community members to support local nonprofit organizations. For 24 hours—from midnight on Thursday, March 22 to midnight on Friday, March 23, 2018—organizers will track online donations and report on which nonprofits are raising...
Alamo City Moms Blog is happy to partner with Eva's Heroes and allow them to share news of their Baskets & Blankets family event on May 1st at Brackenridge Park.
Everybody loves a picnic. It’s great to catch up with...
This post was submitted by Maurine Molak in partnership with the David's Legacy Foundation.
My Family’s Story
In 2016, my family’s world was shattered by the death of our youngest son, David. At just 16 years old, David took his own...
As part of the San Antonio community, at Alamo City Moms Blog we feel strongly that we are part of something bigger than the small worlds we operate in daily. San Antonio is a city rich with incredible not-for-profit organizations...
When I was asked to write this blog, I was very excited to participate. It’s human nature to want to talk about yourself, to tell your story, and to be proud of those unexpected accomplishments that life throws your...
They say it takes a village to raise a child. Girls on the Run Bexar County volunteers and leaders believe it takes more than a village to share with young girls that they are inherently powerful and full of...
I was chatting with a local mom when something she said stopped me in my tracks. “The number one risk factor of a young person developing a drug and alcohol issue is early exposure.”
And that exposure starts inside the...
“Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”
– Fred Rogers
We usually hear that quote and think of police, firefighters, EMTs and more. But in the midst of COVID-19, we can all be helpers.
The situation...
When children in San Antonio experience a mental health crisis, where do they go? Every year, thousands of children find help at Clarity Child Guidance Center, a facility that serves children ages 3–17 with inpatient and outpatient mental health...
Throughout 2018, Alamo City Moms Blog will be spotlighting one local nonprofit each month as part of its ACMB Cares campaign. Our goal is to familiarize readers with nonprofit organizations that are making an impact in San Antonio through...
Back to school time and school supplies go hand in hand like peanut butter and jelly - but the cost of supplies does not leave us with the same warm, fuzzy feelings of that nostalgic sandwich. Here are some...
Throughout 2018, Alamo City Moms Blog will be spotlighting one local nonprofit each month as part of its ACMB Cares campaign. Our goal is to familiarize readers with nonprofit organizations that are making an impact in San Antonio through...
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