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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.​

mom and young son laughing together
Getting Pregnant

7 signs you are ready for another baby

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

Updated Sep. 10, 2024
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.

Updated Jan. 15, 2022
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.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life
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