My Children Have Spread Their Wings. Is This My New Springtime?
‘Thanks, but No Thanks,’ the Challenge of Setting Limits for Your Latina Mother
It is a bright and sunny day, probably one of the hottest days of the summer. You had spent most of the early morning at the park with your children. You plan to take the children to visit grandma and have a lovely, relaxing afternoon with the family. Your children are red in the face, and you cannot stop sweating…. View Post
While I love to listen to music as much as the next person does, sometimes it can become very distracting. There are days when you don’t want to get lost behind the hype of Bad Bunny’s new album or a diss track between feuding reggaeton artists. On these days, I enjoy listening to podcasts. There is something relaxing about listening… View Post
What would our lives be without music? Music brings joy, enthusiasm, and rhythm to our world. It invokes our spirit to sing and dance. It can express sadness just as much as it can express happiness. Music is an other-worldly expression of ourselves, appealing to our senses and lighting up our minds. For as long as I can remember, music… View Post
Over centuries, dogs have been a part of human lives. You see them painted in old portraits and watch countless films about a person’s bond with their dog. There is even an unspoken rule about how the President and his family should have dogs in the White House. I have a Shih Tzu that is such a fundamental part of… View Post
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Have you ever heard the saying “Blood is thicker than water”? There is deep meaning behind this popular saying, as it implies that your family overweighs any other type of interpersonal relationship you may have. At the end of the day, your blood is what you will always have with you, whereas water is fickle and can quickly dry out. … View Post
Do you find yourself going through life with no joy at all? Do you feel an overwhelming sense of boredom, as if your mundane routine is taking over your whole life? You love being a mother, but you miss the old you. The old you was bold, vivacious, and a thrillseeker. You sought out the pleasures in life and the… View Post
Have you ever felt a sudden surge of nostalgia whenever you think about your children? You start going through old photos and thinking of memories with them. You start laughing at all the times you had to pretend you were mad when they misbehaved. You begin to realize how quickly time passed and how they are all grown up. They… View Post
There is a common misconception that all mothers are naturally nurturing, and loving, and would do anything for their children. It is an innate part of them to seek the well-being of their children. However, if you have a Latina mother like mine, you already know that is far from the truth. Whether due to years of generational trauma or… View Post
Feminism is a word that seems to be thrown around a lot. People write it on their Instagram bios, read about it, and share posts to raise awareness about women’s equality. But does everyone honestly know what feminism is? Is it a word that can be simply defined, or is it a broad spectrum of ideologies advocating for both men’s… View Post
Are you one of those moms that rely on her phone to function? You wake up and immediately glance over at your phone. You go through the notifications in your apps and repeat before going to bed. This part of your morning routine is just as important as your warm cup of coffee. You not only use your phone to… View Post
Having a clean home free of clutter is not only visually pleasing, but it also makes you feel at ease. Having a tidy place lessens the stress of you being overwhelmed with a long list of things to do like washing dishes, cleaning bathrooms, cooking dinner, and so forth. The pressure can become even more overwhelming when you have your… View Post
