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 ... View Post
‘Thanks, but No Thanks,’ the Challenge of Setting Limits for Your Latina Mother
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 ... View Post
How Feminism Taught Me To Be a Better Mother
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 ... View Post
I Love My Children, But I Don’t Enjoy Being a Mother
What does love mean to you? Is it feeling such a deep connection to someone or something that you are willing to look past everything? Is it an overwhelming emotion in which you care for someone so deeply you cannot find the words to show it or express it? I love my children with all my heart. ... View Post
I Think My Postpartum Is Jeopardizing My Partner
From the moment my partner and I found out we were going to have a baby, we were elated. There was a lot of fear in the background due to the high risk of miscarriage and just general anxiety, but for the most part, we could not wait for the newest addition to our family. I have always been ... View Post
Having a Divorce Party Helped Me Heal – Here’s Why You Should Try It, Too
As a generation that grew up watching fairy tales where the princess is rescued by the prince, gets married, and lives happily ever after (Disney, I’m looking at you), we are all under the expectation that this is how life should be. Falling in love and getting married is the ultimate goal in ... View Post
Real Moms: How to start your mornings off on the right foot
Our daily routines are often busy and hectic. Finding the balance between our professional and personal lives is an art. But if we look at the energy of our day, there are adjustments we can make to improve our day. It all begins with how we start our day — the mornings! A positive and productive ... View Post
Celebrate the gift of True Friendship this Galentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is traditionally a day to celebrate romance, but it can also be a day to celebrate friendships - also known as Galentine’s Day! It’s important and fun to show our appreciation and love for the people who support us every day. Check out Real Moms contributor, Dani Duque in ... View Post
Real Moms: Practicing Self-Love
February is here, and everybody is thinking about Valentine’s, roses, and love. However, love is a word with a powerful meaning. While there are many people in our lives that we can love fully, easily, and naturally, we often struggle to love ourselves in the same way. The importance of self-love ... View Post
Real Moms: How To Ensure You Are Giving Your Child the Best Experiences
It’s been established that the Latino culture is attempting to break the chains of generational trauma – and it’s been long overdue. I know many of us can remember moments where our own Latina moms were insensitive and failed to adopt the gentle parenting techniques that are increasingly ... View Post
Real Moms: How To Work Through Unresolved Trauma and Avoid Projecting It Onto Our Children
Once motherhood enters your life, you gain an extra sense of empathy towards other mothers. However, it also lets you reflect on other factors regarding your ability as a mother, including your childhood. This is when you realize that everything is connected. I remember thinking when I was ... View Post
Real Moms: Yoga Routines to Start the Year
Yoga has gained tremendous popularity over the years, especially during the pandemic — it became the meditation method of choice for many. A practice that combines physical exercise with meditation to achieve a greater connection with your body, mind, and soul, perfect to start this year, ... View Post
