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Everyone Should Have “The Talk” About Race With Their Child

Mariela RosarioJune 26, 2020October 29, 2020

by Mariela RosarioJune 26, 2020October 29, 202016711

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...

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Raising Proud Afro-Latinx and Multi-Racial Children

Mariela RosarioJune 3, 2020July 23, 2020

by Mariela RosarioJune 3, 2020July 23, 2020079

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...

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Christmas Consumerism Is Really Bad for Kids

Mariela RosarioDecember 19, 2018August 19, 2020

by Mariela RosarioDecember 19, 2018August 19, 202003282

Don’t get me wrong; I love Christmas as much as the next guy. I love the lights, I love the crisp air, I love Christmas trees, and decorations and hot cider and coquito. I LOVE CHRISTMAS. But I didn’t always....

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Nope, My Child Does NOT Have to Give You a Hug

Mariela RosarioNovember 26, 2018August 25, 2020

by Mariela RosarioNovember 26, 2018August 25, 202001639

As Latinas, I’m sure we have all dealt with the onslaught of besos y abrazos that rain down like a tsunami with every family gathering. We were raised to always give bendiciones to our abuelos and elders, and that most...

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Bringing Up Feminist Boys in a Misogynist World

Mariela RosarioSeptember 28, 2018September 28, 2020

by Mariela RosarioSeptember 28, 2018September 28, 202013176

I’ve thought a lot lately about what we, as moms, can do to raise a new generation of feminist boys to be men who would never think about engaging in the type of behavior Harvey Weinstein and countless others have...

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Why Self-Care is So Important for Mothers

Mariela RosarioJanuary 31, 2018November 12, 2020

by Mariela RosarioJanuary 31, 2018November 12, 202012137

Before I became a mom I stayed pretty on top of my self-care. I regularly got massages and mani/pedis. I spent lots of time with my girlfriend and family and I was pretty active (sometimes involuntarily since I lived in...

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7 New Year Resolutions Every Momma Can Make

Mariela RosarioJanuary 3, 2018November 3, 2020

by Mariela RosarioJanuary 3, 2018November 3, 202001999

Becoming a mom put things into perspective for me in a way I never expected. Small, petty things that used to throw me for a loop fell by the wayside and huge stuff, like how to raise a good human...

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Why I’m Terrified About Having Another Baby

Mariela RosarioDecember 11, 2017November 24, 2020

by Mariela RosarioDecember 11, 2017November 24, 202011126

Huge news around here: I’m pregnant with our second baby and it’s a GIRL!!! While I’m super excited to be adding to our family and for Luca to be a big brother, I also have to admit that I’m scared...