Modern Latina moms approach to Raising Bilingual Kids, Culture, & Career
Since becoming a mom I knew I wanted to pass on my Hispanic Heritage and traditions to los bodoques. Growing up Latina, Mamá would take me to el Mercado de Portales to buy all the stuff for the altar. While some of the pieces could be re-used over the years, it was always fun to go on the hunt for new pieces, and of course pick some new papel picado, sugar and chocolate skulls (that you can eat after), and the fresh zempasúchitl (marigold flowers).
I started putting up my own altar in the US when I was pregnant with my first one. It suddenly hit me, Día de Muertos was coming and if I did not celebrate it and make it a tradition, no one would...
When I came to the US almost 12 years ago, I was first exposed to Hispanic Heritage Month. Being from Mexic, September is already a fiesta as we celebrate our Independence Day.
For us, it is very important to expose our children to the celebrations both in the US and Mexico, so I set to get some ideas on how to explain to them what Hispanic Heritage Month is and how Hispanics have contributed in shaping our country, and of course, storytime is one of the best ways to do so.
Hispanic Heritage Month is here and certainly not how we expected. The days of attending parades, large patriotic fiestas, or festivals are gone...for now. However, that shouldn't be an excuse to not expose children to the many different countries and cultures with rich history.
I know we're all overloaded with information, to dos, and frankly, who wants another item on their to do list? Lucky for you, I found some great events and exhibitions that can help you celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, right in the comfort of your home, virtually.
While it may be easier as adults to celebrate a deceased one's life, a child that experiences the loss of a loved one can be a very traumatic experience. Helping our kids Honor and remember the dead or departed in a positive and creative way can help them better deal with their emotions and better understand why we as Latinos honor this tradition. Here are 10 way we can Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with our kids.
I don't want you to choose the wrong size when you order online. I know I hate returning things! To make it easier for you, I created simple, easy-to-read size charts to help you find the right t-shirt size. Follow these 2 steps.
1) Measure these 2 points, A (Width) & B (Length) on your child's onesies, t-shirts, or on your best fitting t-shirt
2) Find the closest match and order indicated size.
Our baby onesies are made of 100% cotton. They are wider to accommodate growing babies.
Size |
Width - A | Length - B |
0-6 Months | 8 1/2" | 13 3/4" |
6-12 Months | 9 1/4" | 14 1/4" |
12-18 Months | 9 3/4" |
15"
|
18-24Months |
10 1/4" | 16 1/4" |
Our toddler t-shirts are made of 100% cotton. They accommodate most toddlers 2-4 Years of age.
Size |
Width - A | Length - B |
2-4 Years | 11 3/4"" | 16 3/4" |
Our child and youth t-shirts are made of 100% cotton. They accommodate most kids 6-14 Years of age. If you are a petite small woman you may consider the 14-16 years Size t-shirt.
Size |
Width - A | Length - B |
6 - 8 Years | 13" | 18 1/2" |
10 - 12 Years | 15" | 20" |
14 - 16 Years | 16 3/4" |
22 1/2 |
Our Junior Girls t-shirts are made of 95% cotton and 5% spandex. They are very form fitting and stretchy. They accommodate teens or women looking for a snug t-shirt fit.
Size |
Width - A | Length - B | Waist |
M | 15" | 24 1/2" | 13" |
L | 15 1/2" | 25 3/4" | 13 1/2" |
XL | 16 1/4" |
26 1/2" |
14 1/4" |
Our soft unisex t-shirts are made of 100% cotton. They work for both men and women. Great if you want a looser, more relaxed fit.
Size |
Width - A | Length - B |
S | 18" | 26 1/2" |
M | 19 1/4" | 28 1/4" |
L | 20 1/2" |
30" |
XL |
21 1/2" | 31 3/4" |
Not the right size after all? No worries, you can return and exchange it for the right size. Check out our return policy for more details.