My Children Have Spread Their Wings. Is This My New Springtime?
‘Thanks, but No Thanks,’ the Challenge of Setting Limits for Your Latina Mother
At this point, the joy (and stress) of back-to-school season is subsiding. As a family, you are finally starting to get your schedules under control and becoming accustomed to the routine. While we can understand the importance of the responsibilities that school and work bring, it is essential to use the free time from weekends to spend time together as… View Post
Being a mother is hard, like, really hard. Being a working mom comes with its own challenges, especially if you’re trying to balance your role as a parent and your career on a daily basis. There’s a reason that working mothers struggle so much and have especially struggled throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. In fact, a Kaiser Family Foundation study found… View Post
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, with World Alzheimer’s Day being observed every year on September 21st. It is an international campaign to “raise awareness and challenge the stigma that persists around Alzheimer’s disease and all types of dementia.” As such an important topic that affects millions of families a year, it is crucial that you are informed and aware of… View Post
Movies can communicate what we struggle to say and share stories we have long forgotten. Hispanic Heritage Month is the perfect opportunity to snuggle on the couch and watch a movie as a family to teach your kids the importance of cultural heritage. Watching movies with diverse casts, diverse stories, and a wide range of cultural identities will help you… View Post
Volkswagen sponsored content. If there is one thing we Latinos know, it is that nothing in excess is good — neither abuelita’s caldo nor aunts’ mistrust. The same goes for our traditions. And in Latino families, the pillar that sustains these traditions is usually precisely the grandmother, who, with her recipes and sayings, has always provided us with tools to… View Post
EmergenC sponsored content. Growing up, many of us probably heard a family member say that someone “sufria de los nervios.” As children, these “nervios” were difficult to understand. Was it because our elders were nervous about something, causing them to not feel at ease? Or was it caused by a specific obstacle, such as financial difficulties? It was the norm to… View Post
If there’s anything you know about Latinos, it is that they love music and dancing. From the moment we were born, our mothers would blast Selena Quintanilla songs and teach us all the traditional dances from our homeland. Think salsa, champeta, and cumbia. But besides being a fun hobby that brings families together during parties, dancing also has many health… View Post
September marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, and with that come thoughts and reflection on the meaning of Latino culture and all those notable figures in our community making a difference. Of course, we should celebrate Latinos all year long and not only during one month of the year. However, you can’t deny that during this time, we reflect… View Post
Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15th until October 15th, with a month of celebrations, events, and conversations promoting Hispanic heritage and honoring the diverse Hispanic traditions in this country. This month of celebration is split across two months, spanning from mid-September through mid-October, because September 15th is actually a historical date of importance for many Latin American countries –… View Post
As we embark on this journey called motherhood, hundreds of emotions begin to flood our beings. From joy to restlessness and hope, mothers feel it all and somehow still manage to fulfill their roles. They say it “takes a village” to raise a child. You need people that you can look up to and help guide you. You need people… View Post
Today’s world is obsessed with positive energy and living life to the fullest — or at least that’s what many influencers would have us believe through their social media. You watch unrealistic “get ready with me” videos and “morning routines” that make it seem like these peaceful lives are super easy to obtain. However, on the other hand, you have… View Post
Volkswagen sponsored content. Dear Mom, when was the last time you took a break? We often put the needs of our little ones before our own. However, it is essential to learn to take care of yourself, to take time to rest, and to do so guilt-free. There is no better way to lead a full life and ensure a… View Post
