For the rest of my life, February 19th will always be a hard day for me. It was the day my abuela passed away in 2021, a week after her 99th birthday, and everything that led up to the moment...
Family
On being a Latina mom, breaking the cycle of generational trauma, and celebrating familia.
How I Navigate The Dual Journey of Being a Working Mom and a Special Needs Advocate During Back-To-School Season
Sponsored by As a working wife and mom of two young children, one of whom has special needs, the anticipation of the back-to-school season fills me with a mix of tension and worry. Less than a year ago,...
Dr. Lisette Sanchez is a bilingual licensed psychologist and founder of Calathea Wellness, a virtual practice providing individual therapy in California. She has a passion for working with BIPOC folxs and first-generation professionals. The earliest memory I have of wanting to...
Sponsored by Back-to-school season is one of the busiest times of the year for many mamás. From buying new uniforms to scavenging for the best school supplies, and even meal prepping for the week, the tasks are endless. In our...
Sponsored by I met Vanessa when we were both in kindergarten. Our connection was immediate and I knew then I had a best friend for life. Little did I know Vanessa would eventually bring to life my new besties, her...
In the sprawling landscape of California, a diverse tapestry of cultures, languages, and backgrounds intertwine to form the fabric of society. Among these vibrant communities is the foster care system, where countless stories of resilience and hardship unfold, the plight...
Sponsored by You know those moments when you’re storing condiments in a recycled butter container and catch yourself thinking, “Wow, I’ve become my mamá!”. Well, it’s time to embrace the resemblance and put our “señora hacks” to the test during...
Sponsored by Watching your kid beam with happiness after scoring the winning goal can fill your heart with excitement and orgullo. But when the school year comes back around, it can be challenging to keep track of after-school practice, schoolwork,...
Dr. Lisette Sanchez is a bilingual licensed psychologist and founder of Calathea Wellness, a virtual practice providing individual therapy in California. She has a passion for working with BIPOC folxs and first-generation professionals. Throughout my life, the term “resilient” has been used...
Dr. Lisette Sanchez is a bilingual licensed psychologist and founder of Calathea Wellness, a virtual practice providing individual therapy in California. She has a passion for working with BIPOC folxs and first-generation professionals. June is Immigrant Heritage Month, a time to...
Julia Amante is a novelist who features Latina leads and centers the immigrant and first gen experience in her stories. My parents purchased their first and only home in the late 1970s. This cute little house with three small bedrooms...
Patricia Alvarado is a psychotherapist and owner and director of the group practice, Alvarado Therapy & co-founder of Latinx Healthy Minds providing mental health programs for Latinx professionals. I remember the stress and anxiety as the police car switched from one lane to the...
