Posts by Ambrosia Viramontes Brody, Author at Motherly
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Ambrosia Viramontes Brody

Ambrosia Viramontes Brody is a full-time editor, journalist and mother to three. Most of her time is spent cuddling her son, raising two strong-willed daughters and watching virtual concerts with her husband. She started to blog at Random Aspects of (My) Life when she realized everything she knew about parenting was wrong.​

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Getting Pregnant

Am I ready for a second baby? Here are 7 things to consider

Planning is good, but sometimes you have to go with your gut.

Getting Pregnant
mom with middle child
Parenting

Dear middle child: You fill a special spot in my heart

Please know that I see you, my little love, even on those days when my eyes are drawn to your brother or sister because they are a little more vocal, or require my immediate attention.

Parenting
Health & Wellness

I’m vaccinated—but waiting to go “back to normal” until my kids are, too

As much as we want to stop social distancing, I'm waiting for a safe COVID-19 vaccine for kids.

Health & Wellness, Life
Life

​Parents should be prioritized in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Parents must be considered essential in our society, and their health and safety prioritized.

Life
Life

I wish my toddler still needed me

I watch as my daughter, this former resident of my belly and constant companion, runs away from me at full speed. Her focus is on claiming her independence, a milestone every parent wants their child to reach one day. But does it have to be today?

Life
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