My Children Have Spread Their Wings. Is This My New Springtime?
‘Thanks, but No Thanks,’ the Challenge of Setting Limits for Your Latina Mother
Ah, motherhood. Life as a mother is one long twisting and turning roller coaster. It is filled with happiness and joy, but also stress and worry. When you find out you will be someone’s mom, you never really know what to expect, even if you think you are prepared after reading all the books, reading all the blogs, and watching… View Post
When it comes to politics, the Latino community has always been the target of misinformation campaigns. After all, we are the largest ethnic demographic in the country and the most influential in elections. And the criminalization of abortion in the United States is a political issue. Since the majority-male, white, conservative Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Latinas working in… View Post
Latino pride is loud and more evident than ever. Latinos are proud of their roots and heritage, always filled with honor and joy about where they came from. Even if their countries have flaws and they may have chosen to immigrate elsewhere for a better future, Latinos never deny their background and follow their traditions and culture closely. However, it… View Post
Becoming a parent is quite an odyssey — especially the first few months. However, those critical days can be much more bearable with the right tools. This is precisely what the “Strong Fathers/Padres Fuertes” project in Kent County, Grand Rapids, believes. It is a community-based initiative that connects Latinx and Black fathers in the area with services customized to each… View Post
While reading can be enriching, sometimes we fall into a rut and lose all inspiration to read. This can be because you can’t seem to find books that inspire you or fill you with emotion. After all, you need to feel connected to a story in order to move forward with it. This is why you should consider reading books… View Post
CBD has taken the world by storm. Everyone has heard about it one way or another. Whereas before, CBD was rarely discussed out of fear of repercussion, some parts of society have become more receptive and can acknowledge the benefits. It has become so popular that you can now find some of your favorite products infused with CBD, such as… View Post
Summer is not over yet. While our phones are filled with advertisements for back-to-school sales, there is still time left for you to enjoy yourself with your family. While a full-blown family vacation may not be an option at this point, especially with limited PTO days and busy work schedules, you can still make the most out of your weekends… View Post
Remote work has changed people’s lives. We now have more time to do errands, visit friends, and hyperfocus on tasks, just to name a few advantages. Anything goes as long as you’re completing your work tasks, right? Wrong. Working from home comes with its own set of challenges. All of a sudden, you’re dealing with your family who doesn’t understand… View Post
With the thought of back-to-school season looming over your mind, you may find yourself dreading what’s to come. Even if you are no longer a student or have children, back-to-school affects you whether you realize it or not. Daily commutes will become more stressful and filled with traffic as school buses and tardy parents start roaming around the streets, and… View Post
Whenever you have a question, what’s the first thing you do? The majority of us go online to try and find the answer. Whether it be a home remedy, how to change a tire or the best foundation for oily skin, the internet answers all of our questions. However, have you realized that all these suggestions are based on word… View Post
It seems as if every day, there is a new parenting hack, trend, or style circulating on the internet. You go through comment sections and see all the mom’s vehemently debating why their parenting style is the best and how everyone else is “wrong.” Naturally, it can quickly become overwhelming because you become overloaded with information. After all, parents just… View Post
Throughout history, society has embedded in our minds the belief that a woman’s main focus should be motherhood and maintaining the household. While a man’s role in society is to be the breadwinner, a woman should stay at home all day cooking, cleaning, doing laundry, and tending to her children’s every need. Now, women have come a long way from… View Post
