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7 Relatable Signs You’re a Latina Mom

Virginia IsaadMarch 25, 2021March 25, 2021

by Virginia IsaadMarch 25, 2021March 25, 202101108

Being a Latina mom means there are certain cultural quirks that you’ve adapted like blasting music when cleaning on weekends. We tend to take these little moments and habits that many of us grew up with for granted until we...

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11 Amazing Products to Buy from These Latina Mom-Owned Shops

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMarch 11, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMarch 11, 202102828

Having kids and being a member of the traditional work force has become increasingly impractical and challenging throughout the years, and for those of us who do manage to pull it off, it often still doesn’t bring in enough income...

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20 Latina Celebrities Get Real About Motherhood

Virginia IsaadMay 10, 2020August 10, 2020

by Virginia IsaadMay 10, 2020August 10, 2020010195

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...

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7 Latinxs on The Greatest Lessons Their Mothers Taught Them

Johanna FerreiraSeptember 9, 2019August 6, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraSeptember 9, 2019August 6, 202002189

It’s ALWAYS important to give thanks to the strong women that birthed us, raised us, and taught us everything we know. Whether we were raised by our mami, abuela, or a tia, we reflect on how these strong women have...

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Why I’m Glad My Mom Supported My Weight Loss Surgery

Irina GonzalezJanuary 15, 2019October 12, 2020

by Irina GonzalezJanuary 15, 2019October 12, 20200772

Nine years ago, I weighed 100 pounds more than I do today. You would never know it from looking at me now, with my Instagram feed full of healthy meals and me raving about plant-based eating to anyone who will...

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Bringing Up Feminist Boys in a Misogynist World

Mariela RosarioSeptember 28, 2018September 28, 2020

by Mariela RosarioSeptember 28, 2018September 28, 20201854

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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America Ferrera Gives Birth To Baby Boy

Johanna FerreiraMay 30, 2018October 9, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraMay 30, 2018October 9, 20200485

With so much heavy news circulating the internet, it’s nice to read about something sweet and happy every once in a while. Actress and activist America Ferrera has officially become a mom! She gave birth to her first child and...

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How to Get on Any Latina Mom’s Good Side

Priscilla BlossomMay 13, 2018October 29, 2020

by Priscilla BlossomMay 13, 2018October 29, 202003337

Moms can be hard to impress. Whether it’s our own moms or our best friend’s or significant other’s mama, it can sometimes feel like we can never be good enough. As a mother myself, I know that one of the...

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Lola’s POV: Ever had one of those days?

lolaMay 6, 2018October 2, 2020

by lolaMay 6, 2018October 2, 20200439

Today was one of those days… One of those days where you’re running late, you missed breakfast, your dog made a mess, you painted your eyelid with mascara and guess what? You still haven’t had your coffee. Those days can...

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10 Latina Mami Influencers You Should be Following on Instagram

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 6, 2018October 13, 2020

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 6, 2018October 13, 202003031

As a millennial Latinx mom, I’ve found that social media is like my gateway to feeling normal. I don’t mean normal in a boring way. I mean normal like, “wow, there are actually a lot of other people like me...

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9 Latina Moms Tell Us How They Parent Differently Than Their Mothers

Priscilla BlossomMarch 21, 2018October 23, 2020

by Priscilla BlossomMarch 21, 2018October 23, 202014610

When you become a mother, you often have to look toward other mothers for advice. You think back to the things your own madrecita did, and your abuela, and your tias, and all your friends. Sometimes you reach out to...

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HipLatina’s New Mom Blog: Guerrilla Mama!

Mariela RosarioNovember 13, 2017December 4, 2020

by Mariela RosarioNovember 13, 2017December 4, 20200321

Hi everybody! Some of you might recognize me from HipLatina’s Facebook or Instagram pages, but just in case you’re like, “Who dis?” I wanted to introduce myself. My name is Mariela Rosario and I’m the Editor-in-Chief of HipLatina.com. I joined...