Growing up, it was difficult to find books that spoke to my experience as a Black Latina. Although there were a few books I could turn to like Amazing Grace, which served as a reminder that I can be whatever...
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How to educate your kids is a decision each parent has to make now in the midst of a pandemic that has left a lot of us between a rock and a hard place. The two (pretty terrible) options of...
Right now in the United States, there is a lot of talk about how divided we are as a people. The political climate makes it feel like it’s almost impossible to find common ground with those who are different from...
Becoming a mom is the most sacred and wonderful gift women are blessed with. Yet this miraculous experience can be quite different depending on who you are and where you live. This is especially true today, as the pandemic can...
You’re on your way to pick up your kid after school, and traffic is crawling or your train is delayed or your car breaks down. If only your kid had a phone, you could tell him you’ll be late. It’s moments...
Let me scream it extra loud so y’all can hear me in the back: LATINO IS NOT A RACE. Latinos come in all races, skin tones, and backgrounds, from Chino-Cubanos to Afro-Peruvians, every single country in Latin America has a...
Familia is everything and Latina mothers are often the heart of the family. Though celebrity moms have certain privileges that the average Latina doesn’t, they aren’t exempt from the challenges every mom faces. This list is about the good as...
Being a mom can be challenging at times. We have all had our moments growing up with our own mothers, claiming that we’d do things better when the time came for us to have kids. Then we turn around and...
Sometimes the world of social media influencers just seems like it’s more and more of the same. Lots of people trying to make their mark by literally fitting into the same box. There’s lots of great content and inspiration out...
Mamas, it’s 2020. In 2020, television does not have to be the enemy when it comes to your kids. There are so many absolutely fantastic, educational and enriching shows streaming for kids of any age, there’s no reason to feel...
As a mom, one of the most important things we do is keep our children fed and nourished but as any mother knows, it’s not as easy as it sounds. Lots of kids are just downright picky and parents often...
It’s official. Schools all over the United States are shutting down due to novel coronavirus. As of March 13, seven states have ordered that all schools close and many districts in other states are voluntarily closing as well. Closing schools...