My Children Have Spread Their Wings. Is This My New Springtime?
‘Thanks, but No Thanks,’ the Challenge of Setting Limits for Your Latina Mother
There is something about summertime that brings comfort. The bright sunlight and warmth enlighten the skies and make you feel at ease. All the trees and flowers have blossomed and give off the sweet aroma of summertime. These are all signs that summer is here to stay. You trade in your jacket for lighter clothing and want to spend almost… View Post
More than ever, we are feeling drained and washed out. Overwhelmed. Burnt out. If this sounds like you — you are not alone. Even though we’re not in danger, we still live in an ongoing global pandemic. On top of that, as a collective, we’re experiencing horrifying media headlines daily — and we haven’t even gotten into talking about our… View Post
A little over a week ago, the United States was shaken to its core by the news of the historic Roe v. Wade being overturned. Against popular opinion, this fateful decision has set women back nearly 50 years. Roe v Wade was a case in 1973 in which Norma McCovey (most commonly known as “Jane Roe”) argued that a Texas… View Post
We all have that tia chismosa that has opinions about the way we are raising our kids. It’s always a long monologue about how she raised her children and that her way is the best way. Quite frankly, I could care less about what others have to say about how I choose to parent my children, especially since, back then,… View Post
Have you ever felt as if no matter how much you explain something to your family, they still can’t seem to understand? This could be because they personally know you, so they are biased and feel empowered to turn everything into a debate or discussion. Sometimes, we must find different ways of relaying a message to those closest to us…. View Post
Have you ever been driving and the sharp, bright light from the sun makes it difficult for you to see clearly? You frantically rummage through your car’s console box to find that dusty pair of sunglasses from the Junior’s section at Target that you have allocated for your driving trips. In these moments, you realize the importance of having a… View Post
When the new year starts, many of us create resolutions in hopes of changing for the better. The drive for self-improvement will leave us searching for ways that we can revamp our lives and improve our lifestyles. I am the first to admit that every year (or better yet, every new month), I am riddled with the desire to start… View Post
When you think about where to go during the summertime, where do you envision yourself? Do you picture yourself sitting on the beach with a margarita while your children play in the water? Do you imagine hiking up mountains to see breathtaking views? Do you like to stay close to the comfort of your home? When you have so many… View Post
Ah, multitasking! As moms, we pride ourselves on how much we can juggle in our lives — kids, family, career, household chores, and a little bit of self-care! No one would believe what we can complete in just a couple of hours! However, while we multitask, we can sometimes forget to slow down our thoughts and learn to react with… View Post
By now, you are probably worn down from all the summertime preparations. You have been stressing about the end of the school year projects, awards ceremonies, finding a summer camp, and simply planning activities for the long two and a half months that your children will be at home. You probably haven’t realized that the official start of summer has… View Post
Summertime is well underway and with that comes a renewed sense of taking care of ourselves. After the last two years of being plagued by fears of COVID-19, I hate to admit that I stopped taking care of myself and was merely doing the bare minimum needed to survive. Now that things are looking up (or we have simply adapted… View Post
Within the blink of an eye, we are halfway across the year. June not only marks the start of summer but also symbolizes Pride Month. Pride Month is celebrated annually in June to commemorate the Stonewall Riots that occurred in 1969 and create awareness for the LGBTQIA+ community. An essential part of being an ally is truly immersing yourself and… View Post
