Back to school is a hard transition for everyone, but it’s especially challenging for children who suffer from social anxiety. And the harsh reality is that the number of kids with social anxiety has skyrocketed in recent years due to the global pandemic, among other obstacles impacting today’s youth. According to a recent study from the U.S. Department of Health… View Post
“Everything I know, I learned from dogs,” Nora Roberts famously said. Dogs have been dubbed as “man’s best friend,” and this is not surprising in the least bit. The internet is filled with thousands of them. People take so many photos of their dogs when they are sleeping in a cute position or record them anytime they start having “zoomies”… View Post
Whether you want to admit it or not, back-to-school season is officially here. Where has the summer gone? It seems as if it was just yesterday when you were soaking up the sun’s rays and planning your favorite summertime activities. Time sure does fly when you are having the time of your life. However, don’t allow the fleeting summer to… View Post
We are rapidly approaching the end of the year, and with that comes an inevitable season of reflecting on what we accomplished in the last few months. You start to consider all those diet resolutions you set for yourself at the stroke of midnight and wonder whether or not you have made any positive changes in your life. After all,… View Post
Parenting is a lot of things, but it is never simple and never easy. It’s complicated, stressful, and often overwhelming, especially with daughters. Raising young girls into strong, confident, capable, and happy young women is a challenge, to say the least. But it’s also not something any parent can or should do alone. Thankfully there are tools and support systems… View Post
With a rapid rise in the popularity of thrift shops, many consumers are now opting to go “thrifting,” in search of good deals on second-hand items they can use. Not only can you find furniture, home decor, and glassware, but you can also find a wide selection of clothing. People have typically been more skeptical regarding second-hand clothing due to… View Post
Mental health is something that is highly stigmatized in our Latino community. Generations of trauma and toxic behaviors have caused our parents to believe that our mental health and emotions are not important. We are told to “suck it up” and simply move forward with our household chores, school, and work responsibilities. They don’t understand that we need to take… View Post
In our culture, we are often taught that moms are the warm and sweet parent while dads are stoic and cold. Society has always expected fathers to be the breadwinner, so it was important for them to fulfill this role, no matter how distant they seemed. Besides, that’s what we had our mothers for, right? This is a clear example… View Post
Losing the first tooth is a rite of passage, not just for your kids but for parents as well! It’s one of the first moments when your child starts to feel more grown up and less like a little kid, and it’s also one of your first tests as a parent to see just how sneaky you can be when… View Post
Motherhood is never straightforward. We spend months preparing for the arrival of our children and trying to read the literature on parenting. What can we prepare for when our children start school and go out into the world? How can we protect them? Honestly, my biggest fear has always been protecting them from the unknown or from what we cannot… View Post
Parenting is an experience that is constantly evolving. You never honestly know what to expect once your children are born and become one of the most important parts of your family. Even if you have been a parent for some time and feel like you are a pro, there is always room for learning. While we are all for listening… View Post
Fashion is one of the many things we use to express ourselves. It is an extension of your personality and style. Fashion is an art created from human creativity and vision. While the media may love to impose on you what is “on trend” and what is a fashion “faux pas,” you can wear anything that makes you feel comfortable… View Post
