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Best Children's Books in English and Spanish that Celebrate Diversity
Growing up as a Hispanic kid in Miami, Florida, I loved books. My favorite place in the world was the library. I would immerse myself in books and stories, yet these books and stories never reflected the world I lived in (me below in elementary school). Fast forward to today, where I am raising a multicultural child, it is important to me that she grows up understanding about differences in cultures, skin colors, and socioeconomic statuses reflective of the multicultural world she lives in...
New Year Goals For Parents Raising Bilingual Children
A new year brings with it new opportunities to define resolutions or goals. As a mom, it is important to me that my goals also include my child and family. As a Latina mom raising a bilingual, multicultural child, it is important to me that I continue on my bilingual journey, having goals, but not stressing out about specifics. You want your bilingual journey as a family to be natural and as stress free as possible. Here are my goals for the new year that you, as a bilingual or multicultu...
Hispanic Christmas Traditions to Pass Down to Your Kids
As a Latina mom it’s important for me that my child grows up understanding our family’s Christmas traditions. As Latinos, there are many traditions you can embrace and pass down. It’s a way we can honor our history while embracing and creating new traditions of our own. Every family has their own traditions, whether it’s hosting a tamalada, attending la Misa de Gallo, or making natilla and buñuelos, you can incorporate any of these holiday traditions, even with your youngest of kids. Chec...
7 Spanish Words & Activities to Teach Your Child This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is around the corner and as a mom, you may be already stressing out about the holiday, because doesn’t that also mean Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas?!! Who has time to teach kids Spanish and do activities with their kids? I know, life is hectic, but I have 7 Spanish words that will teach your child about the essence of Thanksgiving with simple activities that will help them understand each meaning. Not a lot of time but a big return.
Working Mama Blog - Stories & Scary Stats of the Working Latina Mom
Want to know the scary truth about working Latina moms? Why the workplace doesn't support working moms? Take a further look at the new Working Mama blog and the stats for working moms. Being a mom is hard, that in itself is enough for a full-time job, but for many it's simply not enough, despite the stats. Many moms take time off work after they have children. Sometimes, they return to their jobs and other times they decide to stay home with their kids. Every situation is different and e...
How Being Unplugged Changed My Life
As some of you may know, I took a trip of a lifetime with my best friend to celebrate our birthdays. At first it started as a simple "mamacation" for both of us to get away from everyday mom and work life but what transpired over those 10 days was simply life changing and honestly unexpected.
Benefits of Raising a Bilingual Child and How it Makes them Smarter
There are many benefits and challenges for parents raising bilingual children. I grew up speaking Spanish at home and English at school. We hated speaking Spanish. To us it was simply a way of communicating with our family. It wasn't until years later that I truly appreciated the effort my parents put forth making sure we were able to speak, read, and write Español. Fast forward many years and a toddler later, I too am doing my very best to raise a bilingual daughter. I wanted to share ...
7 Healthy Tips To Kick off the Año Nuevo with Your Familia
Goodbye 2017, Hello 2018! Oh the holidays were so yummy with the natilla, buñuelos, cookies, tamales, coquito, chocolate, and all the indulgences. Nobody ever gives you a box of apples for Christmas now do they? Every year is the same, at least for me, I am somewhat good UNTIL Thanksgiving and then it's all downhill from there and repeat. Sound familiar? January comes along, with a few extra pounds and a new focus and determination until November again. But you know what? F#@k it.
November Artist Highlight: Conbon, the Story Behind the Postcard
I am very proud to introduce you to Conbon, a passionate artist, a teacher, and supporter of our Latino culture. She is a folk artist who has created several works of art often inspired by images of her proud Latino heritage.
702: My 4-Step Blueprint to Confidently Raise Bilingual Kids Without Burning Out
Raising bilingual kids doesn’t have to feel like extra work. In this episode, I share my 4-step blueprint from the Confident Bilingual Parenting Course to help you guide your family’s bilingual journey with confidence, ease, and joy.
Books About Los Reyes Magos or Three Kings in English and Spanish
In many Latino & Catholic centric countries Christmas is not over until El Dia de Reyes or Three Kings Day. Each celebrates in their own way like in Mexico they make a Rosca de Reyes, in Argentina, kids write a letter to the three kings and put it inside their shoes by their bed, in Puerto Rico, they celebrate La Víspera de Reyes and grass is put in a shoe box by the tree.
However you celebrate El Dia de Reyes, these books will help you share their story with your child.
2022 Top Bilingual Spanish Recommendations for Parents
Slowly but surely it seems like life is returning to a new normal and with it has brought some changes, including how we raise bilingual children. As a Latina mom raising a multilingual and multicultural child means making sure my child gets the language exposure and the need to use the language. Sometimes that means being a bit creative with how Spanish or the minority language/s are used. Here are my...
A Latina Mom's Guide for Traveling to Medellin, Colombia with Kids
Whether you are traveling to Medellin, Colombia for the first time or whether it's your heritage country and you'd like to share your culture with your kids like me, there are many fun and exciting things you can do. Now, I may have a bit of an advantage, having lived there for many years and still having extended family that can update us on the ins and outs of the city. Luckily, this means having some insider information that you may not get through a regular travel blog.
Bilingual Spanish Books About Love
Love should not just be celebrated and expressed on special holidays like Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, or Father's Day. Love should be a part of our everyday lives through, conversations, actions, affection, and yes books. As a Latina mom with a love of reading and books, here are some of my daughter and my personal favorite books about love.
Children's Books About America in Spanish and English
It's important to me as a Latina mom and American citizen that my multicultural daughter grows up learning about her native country, The United States of America. While we celebrate our Hispanic heritage and European heritage, we make sure to honor and celebrate our American culture and country as well. With 4th of July just around the corner, these are our favorite books that honor America in English and Spanish.
8 Bilingual Spanish Kids' Books About Moms
Moms tend to have very special relationships with their young kids. I love nurturing this relationship with my daughter and having books that celebrate our relationship. I'm sharing with you a list of books that celebrate moms that are perfect to encourage their bilingual journey. Most of these books we have, others are on our to buy list. Is your favorite one here?
How to Support a Friend or Family That Has Lost Someone to Covid-19
In what was supposed to be the happiest month of all year, December, I got the news that my mom, sister, and father tested positive for Covid-19. In a matter of days, my dad was hospitalized and passed away. That being said, as hard as it has been and continues to be, I wanted to share with you all the things that have helped me over the past weeks. I'm no where near "moving on," "getting over," or "turning the page," but I am slowly, and I mean slowly, getting better. A lot of it has be...
2020 Virtual Events to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
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 Heritag...
2.08 Coronavirus: Coping with the New Norm - 9 Moms Share their Stories
Coronavirus has turned everyone's life upside down. So, how are you coping with your new norm as a mom? On today's show, we talk with 9 moms that share their tips, struggles, and truths about how they're coping with quarantine, homeschooling, working from home, and just everyday life. Join us as we talk to these Latina moms across America:
Mexican Pambazo Recipe by Latina Mom Analily Morales
Mexican Pambazo Recipe ...."Let me preface this recipe by saying I rarely cook. I mean rarely. But this was one dish I wanted to learn before my abuelita passed away. She did pass about three years ago, and I haven’t made pambazos since. But here is the recipe, mind you, a lot of is “tanteando” (guessing)."
How to Teach your Kids Kindness in a World Full of Aholes
There is one phrase I always tell my family and friends, “As long as my daughter can grow up and not be an asshole, then I think I did a good job as a parent.” Of course, I want my kid to grow up and one day accomplish bigger and greater things than I have, but for me, it shouldn’t be at the cost of being a decent human being. Trying to raise a kind kid with empathy, concern, and care for all living things so she can grow up making a difference is at the top of my list, like so many parents...
What a Toddler Mom Really Wants For Valentine's Day
Oh, Valentine's Day, El Dia de Los Enamorados as we Latinos call it. An event to celebrate your love and affection, your union to your loved one, and all that blah blah blah. Do you know what I really want?...
Hispanic New Year Traditions That Will Have Your Kids Scratching Their Heads
Growing up Hispanic meant that, like Christmas, New Year's was not celebrated in a traditionally American way, especially when it came to traditions and rituals. As a Colombian born, growing up in a very Latino Miami, even New Year's traditions became a mosh of many Latin countries. As a kid, I often just scratched my head or rolled my eyes at the funny and cooky things my parents did on New Year's. Now as an adult, I must say, that I've kept many of the traditions, though some still have m...
10 Ways to Honor the Dead with our Kids on Dia De Los Muertos
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.
10 Things to Do Before you Have Kids
Having a child will change your life. I know, everybody says that, but until you actually have a child you don't fully understand what that means. Whether you have a child in your 20's or 30's doesn't matter, because they will bring you such joy. However, there are things that are definitely easier to do when you don't have kids and there are things that you will benefit from, if you do them early enough. Here's my top list of things to do, most of which I did and some I wish I had done l...
Questions to ask when looking at preschools - What I was surprised to learn!
My daughter turned 3 in March. Up until now she has been going to a family daycare, but I decided it was time to move on to preschool. Boy, has this preschool search been an eye opening, “I’m not prepared at all” experience. I wanted to share this with you in hopes that when you are ready to start looking you ARE prepared and not scrambling like I’ve been over the past few weeks. I've even included a Free Downloadable Questionnaire for you to have with you when you are ready to start searc...
25 Unique Hispanic Baby Girl Names
When I was pregnant with my daughter, alot of fun went into picking her name. We wanted to make sure that we picked a name that was easy for my Hispanic family to pronounce (cause I've heard them butcher quite a few). I wanted a not too common name, somewhat Hispanic or at least easy to pronounce in Español, and not so strange that my kid would be picked on. I've compiled a list from top baby name app "Baby Names" of rare but up trending Spanish & Latin names. Maybe you'll find your b...
I Thought My Child Had the Flu with These Symptoms, What She Had Instead
It was suppose to be a pleasant 3 day weekend, instead, I've spent the last 5 days playing a real life Doc McStuffins to my sick child. I was sure she had the flu, but she didn't, what she had really surprised me. See if any of these symptoms sound familiar to your child.
No Lo Hagas! What Not to Do on Valentine's Day so You can Make Him or Her Happy
As many of you know I'm not a big fan of Valentine's Day. I prefer to celebrate amor & kindness any other day and avoid the crowds and clichés, but that's just me. I am now happily married and can tell you the best and worst things to do on Valentine's Day. So pay attention caballeros. Ladies, you're not off the hook, I have some advice for you too that'll make him very happy.
The New Year's Resolution Every Latino or Hispanic Parent Should Make For 2018
2017 will go down in history as the #metoo #yotambien year. So what does this have to do with being a Latino or Hispanic Parent? Everything! If there is one single resolution to make this year it's...
Traveling With Your Tot Doesn't Have to Be a Pesadilla! (Nightmare)
My husband just came back from traveling with our 2 year old daughter...BY THEMSELVES! I'll be honest, I was having a small panic attack because my daughter has traveled countless times with me since she was 4 weeks old, but this was the first time she was traveling alone with daddy...Ay Dios Mio!
2024 Best Bilingual Spanish Toys & GIVEAWAY For Kids of All Ages
Check out my curated list of best bilingual Spanish toys for kids of all ages. These toys make language learning fun while strengthening cognitive skills and family bonds. Explore my top picks designed to help kids thrive linguistically and culturally!
12 Latina Mom Organizing Must Haves for the Home
As a Latina mom juggling everything from home, work, school schedules, sports and child activities, and yes, meal preparation while having sense of mental sanity can be challenging at times. Through trial and error I have adopted many practical approaches in my home organization, including yes, blasting la música while cleaning. These are all items that I use in my home and that have changed the way I organize and I can't wait to share them with you In hopes that they can help you too.
Colombian Books for Kids in English and Spanish
As a Colombian mom raising a multicultural daughter, it's important to me that my daughter grows up understanding about my culture as well as her father's European culture. While there is nothing better than traveling to actual Colombia, I do my best looking for books that can bring the country a little closer to home in America and I am so happy that we have come across these books.
Kids Books About Friendship in Spanish and English
There are many ways to teach kids about being a good friend. Besides talking about it and modeling by having good friendships yourself, you can read to your child. Teaching children about friendsip sets their foundation for future relationships. Here are some books in English and Spanish that can help you achieve that.
Children's Books that Promote Higher Learning in English and Spanish
As a Latina mom raising a bilingual and potentially multilingual child in a fast paced and shifting world, I know that college education and continuing education is the only way for growth. I want to teach her that you are never too old to learn and that learning is something you do your entire life and not just in college. Here are my....
Mental Health Awareness Books For Kids in English and Spanish
Having a daughter with very strong emotions and that suffers from anxiety, I am always looking for books that send encouraging messages or that can become part of our everyday reading. As a parent who has been suffering grief for months after losing my father, it's also important to talk to my daughter about deep feelings and sadness to try and normalize the conversation and the importance of mental health.
Too many times in Latino culture these conversations do not take place and we're fo...
How to Raise Multicultural Kids Proud of Their Roots
As a Latina mom born in Colombia who married a Bulgarian, it was important to me that I raise my American born daughter to value her roots, traditions, and where she came from. It was equally important that we honor and celebrate our American values as well.
When children are born nobody gives you a manual that tells you how to raise a child. You have to learn by trial and error, but there are things that you can do early on to start instilling in your kid's a respect for cultures in genera...
2.07 10 Money Saving Tips You Can Practice Right Now
Are you afraid of losing your job? Are you trying to figure out how to save more money and have more cash in your pocket?
On today’s show, I offer you 10 personal money saving tips that I am doing right now to make my money stretch farther. The norm is a bit scary but finding easy ways that you can save can give you a bit more peace of mind during this uncertain time.
Learn Spanish with the Latest Toy Trends from NY's Toy Fair 2019
As a Latina mom raising a multicultural bilingual daughter, it is important to me that I find resources, including toys, that will help us on our bilingual journey. I had the opportunity to attend NY's Toy Fair where I discovered the latest in toy trends. Understanding what will be out in the market and having an idea of how you can implement language learning will make you look twice on your ventures through the toy aisle. I hope that my many findings will help your family on your journey.
Morning and Bedtime Routines that Work for Young Kids
It's a new year and your daily family routine may be a bit off. I know mine is. It's easy to get off track after a long winter break, sleeping in, and going to bed late.
Let's face it, as parents, success means getting your kids to school on time without forgetting to pack their lunches or remembering to pack the diapers for the nursery. As moms, we have so much information packed inside our brains and it really doesn't help that after we give birth, scientifically speaking, we get the "m...