You and your husband are doing a wonderful job with your son. You're also great role models for your nephews. I know how hard it can be raising a child with autism, but they are such a blessing and it allows you to see life through a completely different lens.
No, It's ok Hun, the way I see it... I only saw about 3 negative comments out of thousands of positive ones. Its only natural to happen. In any large group of people there's always 2-5 folks who are only here to disagree and spread their negativity and the rest are here to respectfully share their opinions, not judge and spread positivity. Being I have more positivity than negativity I don't focus on those 3 people who commented negatively. I instead focus on comments like yours and thousands of others who have good intentions.
+SunKissAlba +Nali Singh keep in mind nobody talks about you unless you're doing something noteworthy. I bet half of those who left negative messages are watching every one of your videos to see what you're going to do or say next . so while their words may be negative, they secretly admire you. =)
Life is just a huge experience and moving to Cali and back was just a part of yours. It's amazing how we grow and how our eyes open based on these experiences as well. Love you and the family Alba!
I love watching your vlogs. I can honestly see the difference with your videos and how you and Manny have changed. Such a positive change and I'm happy for you. GBY!
You all are an amazing team! Alba & Manny are a power couple & it so beautiful how you all put your son first. Such a beautiful and purposeful video and channel.
this family is goals!!!!! people that could ever possibly say anything negative about you guys are sheeps, you guys are clearly awake (conscious) about your surroundings.
I was moved to comment on this vlog b/c I'm so very impressed with your and your husband's diligence towards clean eating and clean living however impossible, it may be. Your strength and courage in maintaining as chemical-free a life as possible and preparing your body to nurture a new life is remarkable. I wish you and Manny much success in your journey towards a healthy and happy family.
Thank you for sharing the resources. I passed them along to a family that could use them. I love how open you two are about everything that is happening and sharing your journey with Little Manny. He is just blossoming! There is a school for students with challenges in White Plains that I'm sure you already know about it. It has a great reputation.
+uptownflavor Also, did you determine that Manny Jr. was more a product of environmental factors or genetic? (I hope that wasn't too personal. If you don't feel comfortable answering it then skip it.)
+Manuel Ramos we would like to know the answer to this question please! We are also so interested to learn more about your teaching methods with little Manny and more about the other things that worked for you! My son is about the same age going to first class of primary but in school the phycologist says he may has some characteristics of autism, though not sure yet! I disagree with her cause I see the progress he has done! But I wanna help him more to be concentrated ! We are very interested to learn more since you guys research it so much!
Love you guys and your life style! You and Big Manny are so encouraging with having everything natural and showing that you can take little steps to reach greatness!
Hi Alba & Manuel! I'm super new to your UA-cam channel (as in I just discovered you in my Recommended Videos section [or whatever it's called] in the past hour or so) & I'm obsessed w/ how amazing the two of you & your family are. I'm very much into an eco-friendly/Earth conscious/organic lifestyle as well in various respects, so it's pretty refreshing to discover UA-camrs like yourselves. Evolving (especially daily) into the best version of yourself is one of the highest lifetime achievements I believe a person could ever aspire towards. Of course, when evolving into the best version of yourself, those of us who are wise & teachable (ever-learning) know that replacing/growing out of poor habits (i.e. lifestyle-wise) is a true sign of maturity, so kudos to you for growing wiser. Your son, Manny, is incredibly exceptional & will continue to be so! Definitely be encouraged along your journey w/ his autism b/c God's got each of you! Continue to shine & inspire, remaining true to yourselves always + you'll continue to soar/thrive in life!
my youngest brother is Autistic! The best thing is for him to have life skills and a healthy diet. It's not something to be "cured" of per se but managed. He can live a long, happy and prosperous life as someone with Autism.
To me you two are Amazingly Progressive people and parents. It's really inspiring to see the way you will stop at nothing to help your son and improve your lives.You prove that you can educate yourselves and not stop at traditional medicine. Thank you for thinking & sharing the books, diet and health information.
I have to admit that my heart sank when I saw that coat with the fur at the end of the video when you were shopping in the mall. I was hoping you wouldn't buy it since it appeared to be real fur. When you said that it looked like faux fur but turned out to be real fur and so you wouldn't buy it, I felt so proud of you and so grateful for the wonderful example that you are setting. Thank you! You really do live an organic and cruelty free life. Your son is lucky to have you and your husband as parents. You seem to sacrifice a lot for him and I know you must do it out of love - it's clear to see.
You and manny are such inspirational parent. You make me want to me a better mommy to my 2 kids. You guys are so patient and so loving and it shows. Your son is so lucky and blessed to have you both, as you and manny are lucky to have your son. I know he's taught you just as much as you both taught him! God bless your family and keep moving forward!
I love that you guys are constantly keeping yourself informed about autism and finding ways to make it easier on you two and manny. My brother has autism also. Good luck to you both!
Thank you for your honesty & positivity. I also don't understand all the hate/negativity that some people say. You have a beautiful family. It's funny that you said that re: NY & CA (the part where you said when you left NY, you liked being away, but coming back & it's different in a better way)...Reason why I brought that up is because my fiancé & I are almost in a similar situation where we moved from our home, Atlanta, GA up to Philly. And, after being in Philly for several years, we're more than ready to move back to our hometown (Atlanta) & it's a different better feeling. :)
I recently stumbled across your hair videos which I love but I wanted to say this video is great. I'm sure it's hard for you but it's wonderful that you shared about your son's autism. It's encouraging for anyone in a similar situation, also for mommies in general and other types of caregivers to see that it's possible and important to make time to care of yourself. Sometimes you need to know there are others out there going through similar struggles as you. And most importantly, it's wonderful that your husband is so active in your videos. This positivity and wholesome family life you display is very important for the young girls and women who follow you . keep up the good work.
I think the way you guys are raising your son is great! You both seem to be very attentive and educated on the different things that affect his life. That being said, I'd love to see more of the fun things y'all do as a family outside of the organic, filtered, purified stuff. Just out and about in NYC.
You're freaken gorgeous girl! I'm a new subbie! I have to catch up on all your videos. Natural healing and taking supplements are the best. Nice couple so happy we found you guys. I love yall's philosophy.
Another Vlog, I'm loving this Alba. Thanks for mentioning the Hyperbaric treatments, keep us posted on how you guys feel about it. It's an amazing thing. See you guys in the next one! : )
Wow Alba...Manny and Manny. I love this vlog. Alba girl, that organic life in NY got you glowing from the inside. I am so very proud to see how well lil Manny is doing. Soon he surpass yall in every way. Enjoy the journey and we'll keep watching.
You guys are so cool. You're so positive and chill. You like living a healthy lifestyle. You're the type of people that would be great friends, because you help make others want to be better. I'm so glad I watched this. Keep it up!
You two are such amazing parents; it's inspiring to see the lengths you go to for your son. I wish there were more people like you in this world. It warms my heart to see a family full of so much love ❤️
Loved your video (and all your videos). Thank you for the great recipes. Can't wait to try them with my kids. So thankful to have healthy options on some of their favorites. You are both the very best parents. Please ignore anyone who says anything else. You are doing a great job. You both go above and beyond and I feel as parents, that's exactly what we should do for our kids and their health. For so many reasons....I just have so much love and respect for both of you!!! Keep being you and doing what you're doing!! Manny is soooooo blessed to have you both as his parents.
First I would like to thank you for all the information you share. As a mother with similar challenges I find myself overwhelmed with the amount of information. You truely are an inspiration and I can see the beautiful balance you have created, and I know thats not easy. The first 3 yrs of our diagnosis I was on auto pilot and lived in fear. Ive made peace with life and found even more strength. Your son is so so precious he really is and your love and devotion to his well being in all aspects will move mountains! Ok so I am really interested in the ozone your mentioned in this vlog and I looked at the link, I've read the controversy on these and usually with things that work there is unfortunately, if you could briefly tell me how you guys plan to use it and what precautions to take. I believe as we peal back the layers is the next layer to address in my sons treatment. Thank you ahead of time, and from another parent that cherishes her son more then life itself you guys are doing a r
I noticed the difference you made when you began the natural lifestyle transition on your channel. I thought it was a great & positive change. You actually opened my eyes to a more healthy & more natural beauty routines/products. Thank you for sharing! 😄
Thanks for sharing your experience with us! I have 3kids, I do understand what your going through. Kids they grow up so fast, in joy the experience, have fun, laugh out loud... Think about how much better person you become from the experience with your child. Our kids teaches us more than we ever know, I didn't know this when my kids were little. Being a parent is a privilege! He is God gift! Thank you so much for all of your videos, a lot of informations.
thank you so much for including recipes, and info on where you get your "clean" household items. It's because of one of your previous videos that I bought the mercola shower filter which has helped tremendously with the hard water here in LA. Btw glad to have you back with the vlogs! Oh and it would be great to have you do some grocery hauls in the future😊. God Bless you and your beautiful family(your son seems to be doing amazing, I'll be praying for his continuous progress).
Thanks for sharing your lifestyle with us I find it very inspiring! Ever since I went vegan over a yr ago it's opened my eyes up even further, I'd love to switch over to spring water and need to get a filter! I'm sure you're also going to help so many other families who are also on a journey with autism :)
You need to vlog making that chicken it looks great! Also I am always trying to expand my mind when it comes to autism as this is the basis of my career. I am always interested to see which books parents like to read or have read so I can read them as well. I have to look at my job from many different angles the professional, the parent and the kiddo. Also have you guys thought about doing a chalk board paint on one of little Manny's walls to let him express himself?
I love your videos. I have been with you since the beginning! I've definitely seen the transformation. Everything happens for a reason. Oh and I love how Whenever Manny speaks, you allow him to, without interrupting. The respect and love you all share is amazing! May God continue to bless your family!
WOW, talk about dedication. I'm sure it's so inspiring for many to see you and your hubby's commitment to seeking the best treatment for your son as well as changing your own lifestyle to better your own health. If you hadn't said so, I would've never guessed that you weren't always into the health/wellness lifestyle. Stay blessed!
Awe God bless you Alba and Manny! You all are such an inspiration. Doing everything you all can do for baby Manny. Whatever you all are doing, it's working! That sparkle in baby Manny's eyes tell it all. Stay encouraged... :)
Hello from Long Island, NY :) Can you Please make a video in how to prepare your body for a pregnancy in the future (soon) ? I had a miscarriage and I know that is something I can't blame myself but I can't stop thinking if I was able to do better. Thanks @SunKissAlba
You two are doing a wonderful job as parents. I worked with children that are autistic and they are so beautiful and soooo cute seriously!!! It's not always easy but honestly parenting is not always easy period. Keep teaching the world about your journey it will help a lot of parents. Thank you 💓
Thanks for sharing your personal life story..i been watching your videos since your hair extension days and I always wondered why you really moved and why your channel changed so much...I still love you and your videos!!!
My son was diagnosed with Autism when he was 3 as well, PDD(Pervasive developmental disorder) to be more specific. He is turning 13 next month and you can't imagine how much he has progressed and overcome😊 I enjoy your channel so much especially when you discuss your son and the alternative methods of treatment you research and try out. You, your family and your channel are literally like a breath of fresh air
Wow thanks for sharing! I have been watching your videos for over a year and I never knew your son was autistic. My son was diagnosed with autism when he was 6 (he turns 10 in 2 weeks!). My husband and I are doing similar things to you (he is on a gluten/wheat and dairy free diet, we only drink filtered water, he is on a range on supplements, his food is cooked in stainless steel pots/pans etc) but it's so nice to get new ideas. We are from London and we find that there isn't as much available here but we do the best we can. My son sees a speech therapist and we are starting an ABA program for him (have you looked into that?)...I found Jenny Mcarthy's book 'Mother Warriors' absolutely fantastic and inspiring. It's so refreshing to see this video! Keep doing what your doing! Xx
I love your guys. You all inspire me to do better and be better. I am learning so much from the things you share. I thnk you are doing such a great job as parents. And I think it's wonderful that you all let little Manny write on the walls because there's nothing a little paint can't fix, but your can never get a child to open up and redirect if you shut them down from their creative expression. Because my son didn't speak completely until he was four years old, him now beeing 10 I have never told him to "shut up" or "be quiet" because I never want him to feel like he can't speak ever again. People think I'm crazy, but even his wanna be rapping about school stuff, or jumping around saying thank you, Jesus, because he got a new car or a new game, or just a favorite snack. People sometimes say "Te'Jion be on 100" and I LOVE it. Anyway, thank you so much; Alba and Big Manny for sharing your lives with us. I love seeing a new upload and I try to watch and support always
Yes hunny!!! I definitely can relate! I have 2 kids with Autism (6yrs & 3yrs). 3 yrs ago we moved from PR to FL just so our son could get a better help because he didn't say anything. Once we got here, he was diagnosed with Autism, Speech & Development Delay and Hyperism. As soon as we got to FL he started getting Speech, OT and ABA Therapy and the difference is amazing! Doctor's tried to push us to get him on pills and medicine because he just likes to bolt/run away but we said NO! As of right now, they are both doing so good in their therapies and school, I thank God everyday for having those 2 special gifts and seeing and understanding the world thru their eyes. Since we have had some scary situations already (like really bad, thanks to his running), we are getting him a Autism Service Dog, which we are all really excited! Siempre recuerda que Dios no le da cargas a personas que no puedan manejarlo! Lucky for us, we got lucky and blessed at the same time!
I'm pretty new to your channel. Just want to say you and your husband are definitely a power couple. Things may seem difficult at times but it just makes things so much easier when you have someone to share the load with. God Bless You and your amazing family. God has truly blessed you with the gift of parenthood and an amazing son.
Thank you for sharing a little bit of your story with your son and some of the things you have tried. I learned a lot and I wonder if you have thought about a channel dedicated to your experience with your son. I think there are parents out there who would be so grateful. Thanks again.
You guys are so insanely inspiring and I'm THRILLED you are back on the scene and will be bringing us more of your knowledge! If I can make a request :)) I love love love hearing how you and your family stay healthy...the supplements...more recipes...love love love learning this stuff from you guys :))
I really enjoy watching your vlogs! I don't personally know anyone close to me with autism however, I really appreciate how informative your vlogs are. It's good to be aware and understand all kinds of people. Thank you!
Can you do a more in depth video about parenting with autism? My daughter is autistic and we live in Boston and the city has been a blessing to us but we haven't done anything that was mentioned.
Sharing is truly caring! Obviously, everyone has different personal& religious beliefs but as a believer I know that our trials&tribulatons are all meant to bring glory to the most high. I have had certain health discoveries lately & I found myself being scared to share. But I know that it's not just about me but rather about how I overcome & able to help others. So I appreciate you willing to share. Stay encouraged and blessings will follow xox.
Great tips! Do you guys plan on delving into more organic kid friends recipe tutorials? I'm a mom of a one year old and would love to see more of those! Keep up the amazing work!
Great vlog! Thanks for sharing you all's story for who you all are and why you all moved back to New York. Beautiful family, including Manny's nephews. What's your opinion on Brita or Pur? I want to get a filter for the kitchen sink and the hard water on the freezer I have.
Thank you for sharing, would love to see a videos on what you do and what you have done for your son. My son is also autistic and he is 7, he has come a long way but would love to learn more. Thank you!
Your videos are great! Thanks for posting the information about the air sanitizer. I think I will be purchasing one soon. I love the fact that you and your husband are sharing useful information through your channel!! :)
I love that you are making more vlogs! I would deff love to see what you would usually get when food shopping, since its hard to be healthy for me in a dominican household. lol also would you tell us where you get your glass pots from? Thank you so much! I think its great you encourage manny to draw on the walls, Im not sure if chalk is safe, but have you thought of paint a wall using the chalk board paint. If thats not safe I just found some cool color pencils by crayola that have an eraser in case he runs out of space. xoxo
I think its great that you share all these resources. In the past three years I developed alopecia areata, severe asthma, eczema, and allergies. I changed my diet (gluten free for a year now) but Im trying to ensure I have all the essential nutrients daily. I also think environment plays a role. Everyone is affected by things around them, not just those who have really obvious issues like children with autism, etc. I am going to check out molecule because I do need to think about the water I'm drinking.
I can relate to the whole one year move experience. I left my home town and family last year and moved to another country for a year. It was a good experience but I was so happy and appreciative of my home once I came back :)
I was surprised to see how dedicated you and your husband are to healthy living. I would love to see a video explaining what really inspired this change of lifestyle. I know you explained some of it being about your son( I think...correct me if I'm wrong!) but I would love to hear the full story. You have a beautiful family :)
Alba, i ve always loved you but now knowing more about your story/your gorgeous son I connect even more. Thank you for being so honest and open about your story, this helps me and my son so much - very inspiring! Thank you!! All the the best & success with everything!
Would really love a recipe series or even a separate channel dedicated to how and what you eat. I would really love to start eating strictly organic but it's intimidating and daunting having no idea where to start. Really look up to you guys :)
I love the info you share my cousin has a son who is autistic. I like how you guys discuss diet but feel it is really hard for people who are on a lower income to afford to be at organic since it is twice as much as regular food. I know my cousin definitely couldn't afford to go organic because she has 7 kids and does not make a lot of money. Food stamps are only given once a month so mist people buy what they can get more bang for the buck that is going to last for a month.
You really motivate me to live a healthy lifestyle I have been doing things little by little to push me and my family towards a healthy lifestyle. I would love to see more recipes and more vlogs. Thanks
you make me feel happy :) seeing you and your family doing so well for yourselfs is beautiful. My little family is doing good too everything has been going so positive.
I applaud you guys for the effort you are making to live a cleaner life. Toxins are all around and while you cannot get rid of them all the most important thing to do is to lower the total load. I drink filtered water (though I need to seriously upgrade my filter) and use my air purifier when I remember but I'm not all organic ( I don't live in a big city or even a big town so having access to organic food and products is very hard not to mention expensive). I'm just not there yet but I plan to be...
Hi, how do you guys deal with water when away on vacation? like showers, to drink etc. i just want to be prepared since at times we are not always home or might forget our filtered water. Love you guys! and your channel is amazing :)
Hi Alba! Love love love your vlogs! I always feel like I'm getting a treat during the days you upload haha! Anywho, can you tell me the name of the organic Adobo that you use on the chicken or where I can find it. I still use the regular adobo with the red top that are sold in regular grocery stores. I've been trying to find a healthier version of that as well as for Sazon but I can't seem to find anything, might have to make my own. Thanks so much! Peace & love
I love how consistent you are with living a healthy life ! Have you ever slipped up with eating something that didn't necessarily meet your requirements .
You and your husband are doing a wonderful job with your son. You're also great role models for your nephews. I know how hard it can be raising a child with autism, but they are such a blessing and it allows you to see life through a completely different lens.
Yup I agree they're doing an excellent job with their wonderful son manny who's by the way a true blessing and a great gift from God!
I don't understand why there's so much negativity in the comments. Your videos always make me pick up my mood & feel more positive.
No, It's ok Hun, the way I see it... I only saw about 3 negative comments out of thousands of positive ones. Its only natural to happen. In any large group of people there's always 2-5 folks who are only here to disagree and spread their negativity and the rest are here to respectfully share their opinions, not judge and spread positivity. Being I have more positivity than negativity I don't focus on those 3 people who commented negatively. I instead focus on comments like yours and thousands of others who have good intentions.
+SunKissAlba +Nali Singh
keep in mind nobody talks about you unless you're doing something noteworthy. I bet half of those who left negative messages are watching every one of your videos to see what you're going to do or say next . so while their words may be negative, they secretly admire you. =)
+aberdaber55 Wise words! Thank you.
+SunKissAlba I love your positive outlook. Keep soaring sista.
Life is just a huge experience and moving to Cali and back was just a part of yours. It's amazing how we grow and how our eyes open based on these experiences as well. Love you and the family Alba!
I love watching your vlogs. I can honestly see the difference with your videos and how you and Manny have changed. Such a positive change and I'm happy for you. GBY!
I agree they've changed and evolved so much from their previous videos from when they both started and they're great parents.
You all are an amazing team! Alba & Manny are a power couple & it so beautiful how you all put your son first. Such a beautiful and purposeful video and channel.
I agree they're the best team power house parents ever and consider their son top priority #1
Hahaha
this family is goals!!!!! people that could ever possibly say anything negative about you guys are sheeps, you guys are clearly awake (conscious) about your surroundings.
+flower child OMG I completely agree with you
I was moved to comment on this vlog b/c I'm so very impressed with your and your husband's diligence towards clean eating and clean living however impossible, it may be. Your strength and courage in maintaining as chemical-free a life as possible and preparing your body to nurture a new life is remarkable. I wish you and Manny much success in your journey towards a healthy and happy family.
Thank you for sharing the resources. I passed them along to a family that could use them. I love how open you two are about everything that is happening and sharing your journey with Little Manny. He is just blossoming! There is a school for students with challenges in White Plains that I'm sure you already know about it. It has a great reputation.
+uptownflavor Also, did you determine that Manny Jr. was more a product of environmental factors or genetic? (I hope that wasn't too personal. If you don't feel comfortable answering it then skip it.)
Great question. We are getting closer and closer to an answer and plan to share it. As of right now we are sure environment plays a huge role.
Cool. I find it a fascinating topic and I have learning more about in recent years. Again, thanks for sharing your journey.
+Manuel Ramos we would like to know the answer to this question please! We are also so interested to learn more about your teaching methods with little Manny and more about the other things that worked for you! My son is about the same age going to first class of primary but in school the phycologist says he may has some characteristics of autism, though not sure yet! I disagree with her cause I see the progress he has done! But I wanna help him more to be concentrated ! We are very interested to learn more since you guys research it so much!
Love you guys and your life style! You and Big Manny are so encouraging with having everything natural and showing that you can take little steps to reach greatness!
Hi Alba & Manuel! I'm super new to your UA-cam channel (as in I just discovered you in my Recommended Videos section [or whatever it's called] in the past hour or so) & I'm obsessed w/ how amazing the two of you & your family are. I'm very much into an eco-friendly/Earth conscious/organic lifestyle as well in various respects, so it's pretty refreshing to discover UA-camrs like yourselves. Evolving (especially daily) into the best version of yourself is one of the highest lifetime achievements I believe a person could ever aspire towards. Of course, when evolving into the best version of yourself, those of us who are wise & teachable (ever-learning) know that replacing/growing out of poor habits (i.e. lifestyle-wise) is a true sign of maturity, so kudos to you for growing wiser.
Your son, Manny, is incredibly exceptional & will continue to be so! Definitely be encouraged along your journey w/ his autism b/c God's got each of you! Continue to shine & inspire, remaining true to yourselves always + you'll continue to soar/thrive in life!
You have such a beautiful family. Thanks for sharing.
Yup they have the best family dynamic ever!
Didn't they mention that Alba was pregnant again, though? I can't seem to find any trace of that video now.
I've been a subscriber since your very first video. I love this growth, I am very happy watching you Alba!
That's amazing! Thanks for sticking with me and our growth
my youngest brother is Autistic! The best thing is for him to have life skills and a healthy diet. It's not something to be "cured" of per se but managed. He can live a long, happy and prosperous life as someone with Autism.
To me you two are Amazingly Progressive people and parents. It's really inspiring to see the way you will stop at nothing to help your son and improve your lives.You prove that you can educate yourselves and not stop at traditional medicine. Thank you for thinking & sharing the books, diet and health information.
Thank you for your transparency and excellent parenting. I love how willing and ready you are give your family the best possible :)
Your vlogs are so interesting. Love how different your style of living is and the fact that you guys do it all for your son.
Little Manny is so precious. Thanks as always for sharing a bit of your lives with us!
cool air purifier in the car! what kind is it ? :) btw love how you an dyer family are more about incorporating a cleaner lifestyle.
+Aqeelah oh nvm about the air purifier just checked the description box! thanks of leaving the links ^_^
+Aqeelah the best
I have to admit that my heart sank when I saw that coat with the fur at the end of the video when you were shopping in the mall. I was hoping you wouldn't buy it since it appeared to be real fur. When you said that it looked like faux fur but turned out to be real fur and so you wouldn't buy it, I felt so proud of you and so grateful for the wonderful example that you are setting. Thank you! You really do live an organic and cruelty free life. Your son is lucky to have you and your husband as parents. You seem to sacrifice a lot for him and I know you must do it out of love - it's clear to see.
You and manny are such inspirational parent. You make me want to me a better mommy to my 2 kids. You guys are so patient and so loving and it shows. Your son is so lucky and blessed to have you both, as you and manny are lucky to have your son. I know he's taught you just as much as you both taught him! God bless your family and keep moving forward!
Thank you so much for sharing your personal life with us! You have such a beautiful family. God bless!
I love that you guys are constantly keeping yourself informed about autism and finding ways to make it easier on you two and manny. My brother has autism also. Good luck to you both!
I love love love love this channel .. Continue the vlogs.. Love them
Thank you for your honesty & positivity. I also don't understand all the hate/negativity that some people say. You have a beautiful family. It's funny that you said that re: NY & CA (the part where you said when you left NY, you liked being away, but coming back & it's different in a better way)...Reason why I brought that up is because my fiancé & I are almost in a similar situation where we moved from our home, Atlanta, GA up to Philly. And, after being in Philly for several years, we're more than ready to move back to our hometown (Atlanta) & it's a different better feeling. :)
I recently stumbled across your hair videos which I love but I wanted to say this video is great. I'm sure it's hard for you but it's wonderful that you shared about your son's autism. It's encouraging for anyone in a similar situation, also for mommies in general and other types of caregivers to see that it's possible and important to make time to care of yourself. Sometimes you need to know there are others out there going through similar struggles as you. And most importantly, it's wonderful that your husband is so active in your videos. This positivity and wholesome family life you display is very important for the young girls and women who follow you . keep up the good work.
omg the boy is so cute. dominicans are so beautiful
thanks..:-)
I think the way you guys are raising your son is great! You both seem to be very attentive and educated on the different things that affect his life. That being said, I'd love to see more of the fun things y'all do as a family outside of the organic, filtered, purified stuff. Just out and about in NYC.
You're freaken gorgeous girl! I'm a new subbie! I have to catch up on all your videos. Natural healing and taking supplements are the best. Nice couple so happy we found you guys. I love yall's philosophy.
Thank You, and welcome to my channel!!
I am so in love with you guys!!! thank you for sharing your beautiful family with the world 😍😍
Another Vlog, I'm loving this Alba. Thanks for mentioning the Hyperbaric treatments, keep us posted on how you guys feel about it. It's an amazing thing. See you guys in the next one! : )
Yours curls look so good and defined in this video. Love xx
Alba your family is beautiful on the inside & outside! 💗
I will never get over how beautiful your family is!
Wow Alba...Manny and Manny. I love this vlog. Alba girl, that organic life in NY got you glowing from the inside. I am so very proud to see how well lil Manny is doing. Soon he surpass yall in every way. Enjoy the journey and we'll keep watching.
You guys are so cool. You're so positive and chill. You like living a healthy lifestyle. You're the type of people that would be great friends, because you help make others want to be better. I'm so glad I watched this. Keep it up!
You two are such amazing parents; it's inspiring to see the lengths you go to for your son. I wish there were more people like you in this world. It warms my heart to see a family full of so much love ❤️
JasmineXo Very true! I agree 😇
Loved your video (and all your videos). Thank you for the great recipes. Can't wait to try them with my kids. So thankful to have healthy options on some of their favorites. You are both the very best parents. Please ignore anyone who says anything else. You are doing a great job. You both go above and beyond and I feel as parents, that's exactly what we should do for our kids and their health. For so many reasons....I just have so much love and respect for both of you!!! Keep being you and doing what you're doing!! Manny is soooooo blessed to have you both as his parents.
First I would like to thank you for all the information you share. As a mother with similar challenges I find myself overwhelmed with the amount of information. You truely are an inspiration and I can see the beautiful balance you have created, and I know thats not easy. The first 3 yrs of our diagnosis I was on auto pilot and lived in fear. Ive made peace with life and found even more strength. Your son is so so precious he really is and your love and devotion to his well being in all aspects will move mountains! Ok so I am really interested in the ozone your mentioned in this vlog and I looked at the link, I've read the controversy on these and usually with things that work there is unfortunately, if you could briefly tell me how you guys plan to use it and what precautions to take. I believe as we peal back the layers is the next layer to address in my sons treatment. Thank you ahead of time, and from another parent that cherishes her son more then life itself you guys are doing a r
I need your dedication to the organic lifestyle :( I admire it so much
I noticed the difference you made when you began the natural lifestyle transition on your channel. I thought it was a great & positive change. You actually opened my eyes to a more healthy & more natural beauty routines/products. Thank you for sharing! 😄
The air purifier seems like a really good idea, I'll have to look into that
Thanks for sharing your experience with us!
I have 3kids, I do understand what your going through.
Kids they grow up so fast, in joy the experience, have fun, laugh out loud...
Think about how much better person you become from the experience with your child.
Our kids teaches us more than we ever know, I didn't know this when my kids were little.
Being a parent is a privilege! He is God gift!
Thank you so much for all of your videos, a lot of informations.
thank you so much for including recipes, and info on where you get your "clean" household items. It's because of one of your previous videos that I bought the mercola shower filter which has helped tremendously with the hard water here in LA. Btw glad to have you back with the vlogs!
Oh and it would be great to have you do some grocery hauls in the future😊. God Bless you and your beautiful family(your son seems to be doing amazing, I'll be praying for his continuous progress).
I commend you for the move!!! I tell you, having children really realign one's priorities!!!! God bless you and your family.
Thanks for sharing your lifestyle with us I find it very inspiring! Ever since I went vegan over a yr ago it's opened my eyes up even further, I'd love to switch over to spring water and need to get a filter! I'm sure you're also going to help so many other families who are also on a journey with autism :)
Yup agreed their life story is very inspiring to us all indeed!
You need to vlog making that chicken it looks great! Also I am always trying to expand my mind when it comes to autism as this is the basis of my career. I am always interested to see which books parents like to read or have read so I can read them as well. I have to look at my job from many different angles the professional, the parent and the kiddo. Also have you guys thought about doing a chalk board paint on one of little Manny's walls to let him express himself?
I love your videos. I have been with you since the beginning! I've definitely seen the transformation. Everything happens for a reason. Oh and I love how Whenever Manny speaks, you allow him to, without interrupting. The respect and love you all share is amazing! May God continue to bless your family!
Thanks for sharing. I understand. I'm from NYC born and raised. it's not until I left for 6 years and came back that I had a renewed outlook.
WOW, talk about dedication. I'm sure it's so inspiring for many to see you and your hubby's commitment to seeking the best treatment for your son as well as changing your own lifestyle to better your own health. If you hadn't said so, I would've never guessed that you weren't always into the health/wellness lifestyle. Stay blessed!
Awe God bless you Alba and Manny! You all are such an inspiration. Doing everything you all can do for baby Manny. Whatever you all are doing, it's working! That sparkle in baby Manny's eyes tell it all. Stay encouraged... :)
Hello from Long Island, NY :)
Can you Please make a video in how to prepare your body for a pregnancy in the future (soon) ? I had a miscarriage and I know that is something I can't blame myself but I can't stop thinking if I was able to do better. Thanks @SunKissAlba
I'm sorry for your loss ma'am!
I will definitely be sharing my journey to pregnancy when I collect proper info from our doctors and a proper plan as to how to start
You two are doing a wonderful job as parents. I worked with children that are autistic and they are so beautiful and soooo cute seriously!!! It's not always easy but honestly parenting is not always easy period. Keep teaching the world about your journey it will help a lot of parents. Thank you 💓
Thanks for sharing your personal life story..i been watching your videos since your hair extension days and I always wondered why you really moved and why your channel changed so much...I still love you and your videos!!!
My son was diagnosed with Autism when he was 3 as well, PDD(Pervasive developmental disorder) to be more specific. He is turning 13 next month and you can't imagine how much he has progressed and overcome😊 I enjoy your channel so much especially when you discuss your son and the alternative methods of treatment you research and try out. You, your family and your channel are literally like a breath of fresh air
Yes! I am in the same situation so I fully understand. I would love to hear more about the treatments...good luck.
Wow thanks for sharing! I have been watching your videos for over a year and I never knew your son was autistic. My son was diagnosed with autism when he was 6 (he turns 10 in 2 weeks!). My husband and I are doing similar things to you (he is on a gluten/wheat and dairy free diet, we only drink filtered water, he is on a range on supplements, his food is cooked in stainless steel pots/pans etc) but it's so nice to get new ideas. We are from London and we find that there isn't as much available here but we do the best we can. My son sees a speech therapist and we are starting an ABA program for him (have you looked into that?)...I found Jenny Mcarthy's book 'Mother Warriors' absolutely fantastic and inspiring. It's so refreshing to see this video! Keep doing what your doing! Xx
I love your guys. You all inspire me to do better and be better. I am learning so much from the things you share. I thnk you are doing such a great job as parents. And I think it's wonderful that you all let little Manny write on the walls because there's nothing a little paint can't fix, but your can never get a child to open up and redirect if you shut them down from their creative expression. Because my son didn't speak completely until he was four years old, him now beeing 10 I have never told him to "shut up" or "be quiet" because I never want him to feel like he can't speak ever again. People think I'm crazy, but even his wanna be rapping about school stuff, or jumping around saying thank you, Jesus, because he got a new car or a new game, or just a favorite snack. People sometimes say "Te'Jion be on 100" and I LOVE it. Anyway, thank you so much; Alba and Big Manny for sharing your lives with us. I love seeing a new upload and I try to watch and support always
I don't know if you noticed but the last 3-4 minutes it's just black
Yes hunny!!! I definitely can relate! I have 2 kids with Autism (6yrs & 3yrs). 3 yrs ago we moved from PR to FL just so our son could get a better help because he didn't say anything. Once we got here, he was diagnosed with Autism, Speech & Development Delay and Hyperism. As soon as we got to FL he started getting Speech, OT and ABA Therapy and the difference is amazing! Doctor's tried to push us to get him on pills and medicine because he just likes to bolt/run away but we said NO! As of right now, they are both doing so good in their therapies and school, I thank God everyday for having those 2 special gifts and seeing and understanding the world thru their eyes. Since we have had some scary situations already (like really bad, thanks to his running), we are getting him a Autism Service Dog, which we are all really excited!
Siempre recuerda que Dios no le da cargas a personas que no puedan manejarlo! Lucky for us, we got lucky and blessed at the same time!
Got teary eyed a couple of times. Nothing more golden than seeing your child blossom.
The postivity carries on. Thanks so much for taking time out to share your kindness.
I'm pretty new to your channel. Just want to say you and your husband are definitely a power couple. Things may seem difficult at times but it just makes things so much easier when you have someone to share the load with. God Bless You and your amazing family. God has truly blessed you with the gift of parenthood and an amazing son.
Thank you for sharing a little bit of your story with your son and some of the things you have tried. I learned a lot and I wonder if you have thought about a channel dedicated to your experience with your son. I think there are parents out there who would be so grateful. Thanks again.
You guys are so insanely inspiring and I'm THRILLED you are back on the scene and will be bringing us more of your knowledge! If I can make a request :)) I love love love hearing how you and your family stay healthy...the supplements...more recipes...love love love learning this stuff from you guys :))
I really enjoy watching your vlogs! I don't personally know anyone close to me with autism however, I really appreciate how informative your vlogs are. It's good to be aware and understand all kinds of people. Thank you!
Can you do a more in depth video about parenting with autism? My daughter is autistic and we live in Boston and the city has been a blessing to us but we haven't done anything that was mentioned.
I don't watch you vlogs enough. You're family is amazing!
Sharing is truly caring! Obviously, everyone has different personal& religious beliefs but as a believer I know that our trials&tribulatons are all meant to bring glory to the most high. I have had certain health discoveries lately & I found myself being scared to share. But I know that it's not just about me but rather about how I overcome & able to help others. So I appreciate you willing to share. Stay encouraged and blessings will follow xox.
You both do a great job and have so many great suggestions to living a healthier life. Thanks for sharing.
Lil Manny seems to doing sooooo well. You two are awesome parents! God bless
You guys are awesome. I'm in awe. Keep the vlogs coming!
Wow am so glad I found your channel I have never seen a Dominican UA-camr and me being Dominican am so excited yayyyy 🤗🤗🤗
I'm Mexican but live in NYC where there are a lot of Dominicans, so it's very...comforting? yeah, lol, It's comforting seeing a Dominican UA-camr :)
Great tips! Do you guys plan on delving into more organic kid friends recipe tutorials? I'm a mom of a one year old and would love to see more of those! Keep up the amazing work!
Great vlog! Thanks for sharing you all's story for who you all are and why you all moved back to New York. Beautiful family, including Manny's nephews. What's your opinion on Brita or Pur? I want to get a filter for the kitchen sink and the hard water on the freezer I have.
That chicken looked yum! Commendable how you guys read and educate yourselves to keep the family healthy!
Thank you for sharing, would love to see a videos on what you do and what you have done for your son. My son is also autistic and he is 7, he has come a long way but would love to learn more. Thank you!
Your videos are great! Thanks for posting the information about the air sanitizer. I think I will be purchasing one soon. I love the fact that you and your husband are sharing useful information through your channel!! :)
I love that you are making more vlogs! I would deff love to see what you would usually get when food shopping, since its hard to be healthy for me in a dominican household. lol also would you tell us where you get your glass pots from?
Thank you so much! I think its great you encourage manny to draw on the walls, Im not sure if chalk is safe, but have you thought of paint a wall using the chalk board paint. If thats not safe I just found some cool color pencils by crayola that have an eraser in case he runs out of space. xoxo
I think its great that you share all these resources. In the past three years I developed alopecia areata, severe asthma, eczema, and allergies. I changed my diet (gluten free for a year now) but Im trying to ensure I have all the essential nutrients daily. I also think environment plays a role. Everyone is affected by things around them, not just those who have really obvious issues like children with autism, etc. I am going to check out molecule because I do need to think about the water I'm drinking.
I can relate to the whole one year move experience. I left my home town and family last year and moved to another country for a year. It was a good experience but I was so happy and appreciative of my home once I came back :)
I love the love you have for your son. Such a BEAUTIFUL family
I was surprised to see how dedicated you and your husband are to healthy living. I would love to see a video explaining what really inspired this change of lifestyle. I know you explained some of it being about your son( I think...correct me if I'm wrong!) but I would love to hear the full story. You have a beautiful family :)
Yes continue to educate us. Are there any books that changed your lifestyle? There's so much info out there!
Alba, i ve always loved you but now knowing more about your story/your gorgeous son I connect even more. Thank you for being so honest and open about your story, this helps me and my son so much - very inspiring! Thank you!! All the the best & success with everything!
I love these back to back blogs! :)
Welcome back to New York!!! We love you guys!!!
Would really love a recipe series or even a separate channel dedicated to how and what you eat. I would really love to start eating strictly organic but it's intimidating and daunting having no idea where to start. Really look up to you guys :)
I love the info you share my cousin has a son who is autistic. I like how you guys discuss diet but feel it is really hard for people who are on a lower income to afford to be at organic since it is twice as much as regular food. I know my cousin definitely couldn't afford to go organic because she has 7 kids and does not make a lot of money. Food stamps are only given once a month so mist people buy what they can get more bang for the buck that is going to last for a month.
This was such a good video. Thanks for sharing what you have been reading about Autism. Keep the faith and take each day as it comes.
I dont know why people share their lives with strangers but you guys are amazing. I looooooooooove your hair!!! OMG, Beautiful!!
You really motivate me to live a healthy lifestyle I have been doing things little by little to push me and my family towards a healthy lifestyle. I would love to see more recipes and more vlogs. Thanks
you make me feel happy :) seeing you and your family doing so well for yourselfs is beautiful. My little family is doing good too everything has been going so positive.
You're so inspiring ! Love your vlogs, what a cute family
I applaud you guys for the effort you are making to live a cleaner life. Toxins are all around and while you cannot get rid of them all the most important thing to do is to lower the total load. I drink filtered water (though I need to seriously upgrade my filter) and use my air purifier when I remember but I'm not all organic ( I don't live in a big city or even a big town so having access to organic food and products is very hard not to mention expensive). I'm just not there yet but I plan to be...
you guys are such amazing parents!
Love love love these vlogs! Thanks making, I learn so much! You all are great parents 😘
Hi, how do you guys deal with water when away on vacation? like showers, to drink etc. i just want to be prepared since at times we are not always home or might forget our filtered water. Love you guys! and your channel is amazing :)
loving your vlogs! I hope you go daily . Please make , about that organic kitchen & share that nugget recipe! it looks so bomb !! xo 🌞💚
Hi Alba! Love love love your vlogs! I always feel like I'm getting a treat during the days you upload haha! Anywho, can you tell me the name of the organic Adobo that you use on the chicken or where I can find it. I still use the regular adobo with the red top that are sold in regular grocery stores. I've been trying to find a healthier version of that as well as for Sazon but I can't seem to find anything, might have to make my own. Thanks so much! Peace & love
I love how consistent you are with living a healthy life ! Have you ever slipped up with eating something that didn't necessarily meet your requirements .
So Happy whenever I see a new video especially a vlog! Much much love. Emma 😘