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ANT-MAN is a Superhero for Everyman
Ant-Man is not just a superhero movie. It’s a superhero heist movie with a touch of redemption story. I wasn’t sure what to expect at the screening of “Ant-Man.” Much like last year’s Marvel hit...
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Uber Left Me Stranded
When it comes to late night transportation, I can’t rely on Uber. Have you seen the UBER ads running on TV lately? On YouTube it’s called, “Don’t let Mayor de Blasio strand New Yorkers.” They are...
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The Special Olympics Gave My Son The Opportunity To Be Brave
Proud to collaborate with SheSpeaks and Toyota to share our experience with the Special Olympics. Joseph and I had different ideas on Norrin’s development after his autism diagnosis. I stressed speech,...
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Everything This Picture Reminds Me Of
I loved this picture when it was first taken five years ago. Looking at it now, this picture reminds me of a moment in our marriage I try not to think about. Five years ago, Joseph retired from...
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World Elephant Day: Save Elephants
I am a WCS Zoo Crew Ambassador and all opinions are always my own. August 12 is World Elephant Day! In honor of World Elephant Day, I want to share some fun activities for the kids and a few easy ways...
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The Facts on HIV and the Latino Community
This post is made possible by support from the We Can Stop HIV One Conversation at a Time Campaign. When Norrin was first diagnosed with autism, my mother said, “You don’t need to tell anyone about...
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The Question I Keep Asking Myself in Anticipation of Turning 40
I’m turning 40 next month. Earlier this year, I made a “Before I Turn 40” bucket list and just thinking about it makes me laugh. Because I haven’t done a damn thing on it. I mean, I knew I probably...
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120 Ways NY is Wild
Remember when I first shared The Bronx Zoo’s #NYisWild photo challenge? Since then, over 4,000 people have signed up for the photo safari, sharing pictures of how #NYisWild from all over NYC. 120 Ways...
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Healthy Skin Care Tips for Kids with Lubriderm
With a little more than a week left until school begins, I cannot wait to get back into our daily routine. As Norrin gets older, we continue to work on teaching him the necessary self-help skills he...
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Loss
I posted this #365FeministSelfie last week on Instagram and wanted to share the story behind it. When I wrote this post on Turning 40, I had no idea I was pregnant. A few hours after sharing it on...
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Life Skills and Kids with Autism
Before I became a mom, I had all these ideas about the kind of mother I would be and the kind of child I would raise. During my pregnancy, I dreamed about the instruments he’d play and all the...
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What You May Not Know About Non-Spanish Speaking Latinos
I’m sure many non-Spanish speaking Latinos can relate to this scenerio. You’re out walking in your neighborhood, in a store or in the subway and suddenly someone asks: habla espanol? And then you say...
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The Bronx Zoo Harvest Festival: September 19 & 20 (2015)
I am a member of the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Zoo Crew & received membership for my participation. September is THE BEST month to visit the Bronx Zoo – the animals are much more active and...
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I Want The Force Awakens To Be My Son’s First Live Action Film
If you know anything about our little familia – you know we are huge Star Wars fans. I mean, Norrin’s middle name is Luke. And like all Star Wars fan, Joseph and I are eagerly anticipating Star Wars:...
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Lubriderm Men’s Lotion: The Lotion Your Man Will Love
Thanks to Lubriderm, I finally found a men’s lotion my husband loves. Joseph is very much a typical guy. He’ll use whatever lotion is available (as long as it doesn’t smell like flowers.) Even when he...
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Nesquik: A Great Post Game Beverage For My Young Athlete
This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Nesquik and Latina Bloggers Connect. As always, all opinions are my own. Shortly after Norrin was diagnosed with autism, he was evaluated by an...
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New Victory Theater 2015-16 Autism-Friendly Performances
Off-Broadway Theater Offers Sensory-Friendly Shows All Season The New Victory Theater, New York City’s premier performing arts venue dedicated to bringing kids to the arts and the arts to kids, will...
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The Good Dinosaur: Activity Pages & Sensory Friendly Film Info
We are really looking forward to seeing The Good Dinosaur next month. We’ve been watching the trailer and Norrin had a great time with the coloring pages. If you’re not familiar with the latest Disney...
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Our Autism Awareness Moment on JetBlue
Or that one time when my kid had an EPIC meltdown on JetBlue. Last week we traveled to Walt Disney World with my parents and younger sister. It was their first Disney vacation and our first family...
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Fat Joe’s Message About His Special Needs Son Is Inspiring
Fat Joe isn’t a celebrity I actively follow so when I saw his Facebook photo pop up in my feed, I clicked out of curiosity. I didn’t even know he was a parent, let alone a special needs parent. And I...
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