2009 was a year of much growth, almost like a rebirth for me. Being in remission meant that I could focus on building my life again, rather than just staying alive. I started my speaking career mentored by Les Brown, I published another marketing book, I attended my first Tony Robbins event where I literally …
Elayna Fernandez ~ The Positive MOM
Children don’t seem to have to strive to be happy. When I was a little girl, I used to keep a notebook with positive quotes, songs I liked, poetry, romantic sayings, drawings, and even beauty tips! I would write, draw or paste pretty much anything that resonated with me, kind of like a blend of …
A while ago, my daughter wrote a blog post called “7 ways playing a musical instrument makes you smarter.” I definitely agree with her that there are plenty of benefits to encouraging your children to become musicians. According to neuroscience, music can actually alter and rewire your child’s brain for the better, so learning to …
This past weekend, my family and I attended Rockwall Summer Musicals’ production of Stephen Sondheim’s fairytale mashup Into the Woods, which runs til July 1, 2018 at the Rockwall Performing Arts Center. We are over an hour away from Rockwall but the drive was well worth it. The music was incredible and the performances outstanding! …
YOUR FAVORITE TEAM IS BACK! My daughters and I are celebrating that Tech Genius Hiro and his lovable, huggable robot pal Baymax are back for more adventures and now you can bring home the fun Disney DVD June 26th! BIG HERO 6 THE SERIES – BACK IN ACTION! includes the 44-minute Disney Channel Television Movie …
Last week, Eliana and I went on a mommy-daughter date to see Disney’s The Lion King at Dallas Summer Musicals. It was a dream come true for me to see my favorite animated film of all times on the stage and Eliana was so excited about the adventure that she brought her Simba plush along. …
As you may know by now, I have a musical family. Elisha and Elyssa both play the piano and the guitar, and Eliana actually knows how to play and compose songs! Oh and did I mention they all sing? I feel like the odd one in my family because I love music and I nurtured …
We’re marvel moms and marvelous moms and we like to remind our children just how powerful they are, and whether that power was a gift they brought with them or one they developed using their intelligence and effort, they can use this power for good and to make the world a better place. MARVEL’S AVENGERS: …
I went to see LOVE, SIMON in theaters and it was an unforgettable experience. I sobbed like a baby and I loved the film, and even more because I went with my friends who were finally seeing themselves and their stories represented on the screen. Now that LOVE, SIMON is available on Digital, 4K UHD, …
Protecting my children is a true priority of mine and I believe it’s one of the main responsibilities of being a parent. Maybe because I had a very sad and traumatic childhood, I am always seeking ways to bring magic and wonder into my kids’ lives. I want them to experience the beauty and innocence …