Michelle Reyes
Michelle Ami Reyes (PhD) is a midwest gal at heart, who loves all things football, BBQ, and a really good pair of boots. Having lived in Austin for over 9 years now, she keeps her days busy as a homeschool mom of two and as a cultural intelligence coach. When she's not doing consultant work (or is knee-deep in art projects and history lessons about ancient empires), you can find her reading an epic fantasy novel, doing ridiculously hard puzzles, or cheering on the Vikings. Follow her on Instagram at @michelleamireyes.
3 Reasons Why I Still Like Pamela Druckerman’s Book Bringing Up Bébé
Reasons Why I Still Like Pamela Druckerman's Book: Bringing Up Bébé
I only read one parenting book while pregnant with my first child and it was Pamela Druckerman’s 2012 best-selling book, Bringing Up Bébé: One...
When a Messy House Means a Loving House
I consider myself a fairly clean person.
And I certainly do love having a clean house. It's not always easy trying to clean with little ones around, but I do try to have at least...
A Day in the Life of Toddler Homeschooling
Let me just first say that never in my wildest dreams did I ever see myself homeschooling my kids.
For one, I have a Ph.D. and find my sweet spot in more rigorously intellectual matters...
An Indian-Style Sleep Solution For Our Toddler’s Night Wakings
February was a rough month for our family.
Besides all of us getting hit with a terrible cold (that lasted 3 weeks!), our two-and-a-half-year-old son went through a major sleep upheaval that left us horribly...
VBS Programs in Austin This Summer
Summer break means VBS for many kids, and there sure are a lot of options in and around Austin.
Here's a list of VBS programs in Austin:
1. Creation Care VBS @ Church of the Violet...
5 Classic Books For Your Kid’s Summer Reading List
Summer is almost in full swing, and I can't think of a better way to pass these hot, long days than under the shade of a tree with a good book.
Ok, I know that's...
My Promise To My Firstborn
Dear Son,
I know that life has been crazy lately, and I wish I could explain everything that's happening.
You've seen your momma's belly grow and you know that you're going to have a new, baby...
Best Kid-Friendly Mexican Food to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is tomorrow, and quite honestly it's really hard to celebrate this holiday (and others like it) without thinking about food.
Granted, there are a few caveats I need to make from the...
Finding Peace This Easter
Easter is a big holiday for my family.
The spiritual importance of this day is particularly meaningful to me as it is, certainly, the biggest celebration in the Christian calendar. And, as an Indian gal...
4 Questions To Ask When Watching Black Panther
Why do kids love watching Marvel movies so much?
Is it not because these parallel universes of "real" superheroes allow children to imagine the world as it could be? In films from Captain America and Iron Man to Daredevil and everything in...