Debbie Martinez is a Miami Dade resident and Travel Editor for The Florida Villager. She can be reached at debbiemartinez1@mac.com..

Author: Debbie Martinez

Traveling with a Special Needs Child

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The other day, someone asked me, knowing that my bachelor’s and master’s degrees are in special education, for some tips on how to best...

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Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway

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Summer is knocking at your door, and you can’t find anyone to go with. You are feeling desperation slowly creeping in because the thought...

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What Is a Divorce Coach and How Do They Help You?

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Divorce is a time of challenge and uncertainty, but working with a divorce coach can help ease the emotional pain, fear and the sense of...

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Make Your Travel Dreams a Reality

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Let’s make those travel dreams a reality, shall we? So many people start their new year off by making a vision board consisting of their...

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A Divorce Coach’s Thoughts on Divorce

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Every life post-divorce starts with commitment. Ask yourself, “Am I fully in?” Are you saying you have moved on but instead still...

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How Can a Co-Parenting Coach Help Me?

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Let’s be honest: Raising children can be a challenge for parents who live under the same roof. So, imagine the challenges that arise when...

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Waterfall Hikes in Virginia

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Virginia is known not only as the state for lovers but as one that offers some serene hikes to spectacular waterfalls. If you love nature...

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Have an Outside-the-Box Summer

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Summer is officially on the way! Are you tired of the same old, same old type of family vacations? We have all done the been there, done...

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Steps to a New You and New Life

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The divorce is final, papers signed and now you get to move on with your life. Sounds matter-of-fact, but let’s put some thought into...

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Divorce and the Special Needs Child

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A divorce comes with many challenges, but they are truly magnified when the family has a child with special needs. There is so much to...

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