Updated May 7th, 2018 Editor’s Note: The following article is one in a series of pieces inspired by a celebration of Latino heritage and smart nutrition, brought to you by Beech-Nut/Goya. Getting your kids to sleep through the night is no easy task. This is coming from a mother of three with the youngest being […]
UPDATED June 17th, 2017 When I had my first child, I had lots of questions that I felt silly asking my doctor, friends or even family. Still, there are a lot of things new moms wonder about. And between the lack of sleep, adjusting to a new baby and not having a free minute to […]
For many, Easter is the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection; making spring a season of transformation, rebirth and renewal. For others, Easter is a fun holiday when families gather together and spend quality time among loved ones. Regardless of what you believe, Easter can be full of fun activities for the kids like the classic Easter Egg […]
Living in New Orleans gives me the opportunity to attend many parades. Now that Mardi Gras is over, my favorite parade will be rolling out. My family loves going to the St. Patrick’s Day parade. Filled with families wearing green, this is one parade that will send you home with goodies to eat! Besides beads, […]
It’s that time again. That hour right before everyone gets hungry and needs to eat dinner, also known as the dinner rush. That hour where your children are tired and cranky after a long day. With three kids, usually one on my hip, I know that hour very well. It isn’t easy making dinner when […]
Not a day goes by that I don’t receive an email from one of my readers or subscribers to Momables, specifically asking how they can add a variety of foods to their picky eaters’ diet. The first thing I tell them is: you are not alone. You’d think that because of my job, my children […]
Living in New Orleans during Mardi Gras is a lot of fun. I will first tell you that it’s a myth that Mardi Gras is a tourist-only holiday. And you may also be surprised to know that this holiday is very kid-friendly. All you have to do is come visit and hang out with the locals […]
Long gone are the days when kids got off the school bus and played outside until Mom called, Dinner! Whether you work from home, outside the home or are your household’s CEO—moms are very busy these days—and so are our kids. Today’s children have numerous after-school activities, and parents must coordinate these in what I call […]
I’ve heard it from other parents with older children in my daughter’s school: as soon as she enters first grade, the homework load is huge! Yeah right, I thought. How much could the teacher possibly send each night? Well, as it turns out, plenty. Some days, it takes us 45 minutes to get through her […]