Me, Myself & I: Get Your Middle Schooler Out Of The “Me” Zone

in Parenting on 03/15/16

When’s the last time you treated yourself to a movie night at home? Do you ever just want to watch films that you feel identified with? Ones that remind you of your roots and inevitably fill you with nostalgia? Well, now is the perfect time to celebrate your Hispanic culture while also practicing some self-care […]

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Five Must-Have Latino Coloring Books

Back in the day, I used to entertain myself by coloring, playing with dirt, and blowing air into a fan. And, of course, by using a lot of imagination. However, times have changed, causing our children to miss out on things that made us happy when we were younger. There’s no denying that technology rules […]

Morning Routine Hacks To Keep From Going Crazy During Back to School Season

School is back in session and we all know that trying to keep it together those first few weeks may feel like una locura. However, not to toot my own horn here, but I think I may be getting good at keeping it together during this anxiety-inducing season. All you need is to lock a […]

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Most traditionalists think that a family is made up of a mom, a dad, and children. But Latino families know that structures are much more malleable and that being a single mother often involves incorporating other family members in key roles for our children and us. Although some believe that single mothers have to play […]

Latina-Owned Stores to Support This Back-to-School Season

The end of summer is approaching, and we must get ready to get back to the routine. Our children start a new school year, and we must get back on track. It’s time to renew their wardrobe, buy school supplies, and get everything they need to come back refreshed. And if it is renovation we […]

The Ancestral Relationship Between the Moon and Women

The moon is the closest celestial body to our planet. For this reason, it has been studied for centuries, demonstrating its connection and influence on water, tides, plants, and also on us, humans. Just as the moon’s energy varies according to its phases, so does its influence on us, provoking sensations, new emotions, and even […]

Five Tips for Getting Your Home Organized and Back on Track

Organizing our homes can seem like a tedious task if you don’t master the art of releasing stress while giving coherence to your space. Especially when we have kids, pets, a partner, and a job, organizing our home is a task we often leave to the last minute. Now that summer is over, our children […]

The Importance of Friendships in Mothers’ Mental Health

Waking up to the kids and all of the tasks that come with maintaining a safe and healthy environment can be mentally taxing. Sure, the amount of love it takes to perform activities that will bring joy to the immediate family is more satisfying than anything. But sometimes it feels like todo es demasiado, even […]

Three Creative Ideas for First Day of School Pictures

The first day of school is really important for our children; it marks the beginning of a new stage, an opportunity from scratch to make new friends, learn new things and create lifelong memories. However, the first day of school is also an emblematic moment for us as parents, where we immortalize the image of […]

Tips for Preserving Mental Health This Back-to-School Season

Latina moms are known for juggling countless tasks and often without even asking for help. Somehow, we think we are superwoman (and we are in many cases!), but we have to take a few steps sometimes for the sake of our mental health. One of the best times to take a moment for ourselves is […]

Coping with Back to School as a Single Mom

Back-to-school season is stressful on its own, but there is added stress when you’re dealing with it on your own as a single mom. Now, hear me out, a single mother is as powerful and capable as any mother, pero it can be a bit overwhelming from time to time — and that’s totally fine! […]

Five Cute Back To School Outfits From Latina-Owned Brands

The back-to-school season is here, and you know what that means — our children’s outfits need to be on point for their first day of school! Okay, okay. Let’s not pretend you haven’t had this thought before! Of course, I know what matters the most is that they feel safe and that their grades are […]

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Me, Myself & I: Get Your Middle Schooler Out Of The “Me” Zone

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