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Have you ever woken up and felt completely trapped? Waking up is accompanied by a large sigh after seeing you have to go through the motions yet again. You’ve realized at this point that you’ve been running on autopilot and just going with the mundane flow of life, not feeling any true joy. Feeling aimless and completely stuck in a… View Post
Astrology is a fundamental part of a Latino upbringing. We would watch famed Puerto Rican astrologer Walter Mercado every day on TV, waiting to hear our horoscope and predictions for our future. We believe in angel numbers, good and bad energies, and even wear amulets to protect against the evil eye. While we may not have realized it, these customs… View Post
Have you ever wanted a second chance at something? A complete redo on specific moments that in some shape or form altered your life’s path? This is precisely the range of possibilities that films like “Everything Everywhere All at Once” address. We’re seeing the multiverse trend populating Hollywood films’ plots. But why now? Why is this trend becoming more popular… View Post
Did you know that in 2019, 83 percent of American psychologists were white? Where does this leave us Latinx who want to feel represented and heard by a Latinx therapist? It turns out that Hispanics represent the second largest group at only 7 percent. Other minorities include Asians at 4 percent and African Americans at 3 percent, per the American… View Post
This is a sponsored partnership between Voltaren and LatinaMoms.com If you’re Latino, chances are your parents have nominated you to take care of them in their old age. It’s not unlikely that through jokes or assumed hierarchy, eventually, one of their children is chosen as their primary caretaker. That’s because, in the Latino community, it is primarily the children who care for… View Post
Sponsored by Walmart. Any day of the year is a good opportunity to shine a light on cultural productions that celebrate our heritage. Books are one of them. We’re not just talking about the icons of classic Latin American literature but all the publications that bring the beauty of living a bilingual life to the table. Have you thought about… View Post
This is a sponsored partnership between Centrum and LatinaMoms.com As you grow older, you start to understand the phrase: “the older you get, the wiser you are.” With years of experience, you realize what you want from life, and after years of trial and error, you’re finally at a point where it’s all starting to make sense. But when does old age actually… View Post
This is a sponsored partnership between Voltaren and LatinaMoms.com Did you know that one in five Americans is a caregiver? In fact, according to a 2020 report by The National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) and AARP, there was “an increase in the number of family caregivers in the United States of 9.5 million from 2015 to 2020.” As a Latina,… View Post
This is a sponsored partnership between Voltaren and LatinaMoms.com Time passes in the blink of an eye; whether you view that as a good or bad thing, time doesn’t stop for anyone. This is why it’s important to stay accountable for your actions and schedule daily – even if you have the responsibility of caregiving. Caring for another person is more… View Post
This is a sponsored partnership between Emergen-C and LatinaMoms.com With so many technological advancements seen by the world in the last few centuries, it can be hard to consider following any of the daily habits our ancestors had. But, in reality, our ancestors are the ones who created the foundation for much of our lifestyle today. After all, they must have been… View Post
This is a sponsored partnership between Centrum and LatinaMoms.com How do people decide where mid-life starts? Is it based on your income, goals, happiness, or experiences? It seems that nowadays, we’re discarding outdated ageism and exploring more ways to define what it really means to age – and we’re here for it! No, we are not talking about the movie “Marie-Francine,” but we… View Post
This is a sponsored partnership between Centrum and LatinaMoms.com How do Latinos understand senior living? For starters, the Latino community is traditionally raised to take care of their elders. But how has this expectancy changed over time? The truth is that Latino life expectancy is increasing In Latin America, it almost feels like the conception of old age is paradoxical. We have been… View Post
This is a sponsored partnership between Centrum and LatinaMoms.com Who said social media is only for Gen Zers? Nobody – that’s who. There is an older generation online that will teach you a thing or two, including giving their own perspectives about life. Ever wonder what social media content seniors would make if they could? Us too. Thankfully, social media has a… View Post
This is a sponsored partnership between Centrum and LatinaMoms.com Our traditional Latino families often think we can do it all. We can keep up with our mental health, raise our families, and, on top of all that, be our seniors’ nurses. But is that the best option for us in the long run? When it comes to coping with our disabilities when… View Post
This is a sponsored partnership between Centrum and LatinaMoms.com We live, and we learn, isn’t that the way it goes? It’s a popular phrase that often describes a challenging scenario. Got in an argument with your elder years ago? It happens. Stopped talking to your grandparents over something you can’t even remember? This also happens. But now that they’re in their senior… View Post
How often have we heard fairy tales where the princess must be rescued by the prince as if the princess was incapable of saving herself? For centuries, females have been looked at as the weaker gender that has to be protected. This is especially true in the Latino community, where women are often overprotected within families from a very young… View Post
Always true to her personality, Madonna says what many women keep quiet when it comes to talking about the challenges of motherhood. Motherhood is undoubtedly one of the most mythologized aspects of human life. From the decision of whether or not to be a mother to the imposed happiness that must come with being a mother, women have always been… View Post
It feels like minorities always get the short end of the stick – and in unemployment rates, it’s no different. In fact, CNN reported that as of December, the labor market is currently at 3.5%, which is described as a “historic low.” But guess which groups are still being affected the most? Latinos and Black women. Though the U.S. economy… View Post
We are all riddled with responsibilities and are constantly racing against the clock. From tight deadlines at work, working excessive overtime, feeling overwhelmed over the rapid increase in the cost of living, and dealing with the repercussions of your toxic family, it is no surprise that you forget to take better care of yourself. The fast-paced nature of our lives… View Post
Oftentimes, the modern Latino family asks their children if they’d prefer a quinceañera or an international trip when they’re approaching their fifteenth birthday. Though the costs of a trip to Europe may sound like a lot at first, you’d be surprised to know it could actually be less expensive than the actual party. Did you know that the average quinceañeras… View Post
Some of my most fond memories are of going to my Abuela’s house every summer and feeling all my senses being taken over by the delicious aroma of her food. Food became a way for us to bond with one another, even if distance separated us most of the time. I often yearn to have one of her warm meals,… View Post
Many people believe that everyone’s meant to be a parent. Others, realistically, do not. It’s not that they don’t have the means to be a good guardian, but does it really come naturally to one? In a recently-published book called “The School for Good Mothers,” the first-generation Chinese-American author Jessamine Chan explores a dystopian side of motherhood. View this… View Post
Living in a time when everyone is constantly taking photos and posting them to social media, it can be hard not to be self-conscious of your body or the way you look, especially for young women of color. Many women can remember specific moments in their lives in which they were made to feel ashamed of their bodies or have… View Post
