There was a time when I was little and I remembered seeing babies wearing a red little ribbon on their wrist or our traditional huayruro (why-ee-ru-ro) bracelet to protect the baby from the "mal de ojo" or evil eye. As a latina mom there are many traditions I kept and repeat with our kids. Married to an … Continue reading Baby traditions in Hispanic Culture
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Ending poverty is one of the biggest issue our kids will face
Last Saturday I attended the National Conference on Ending poverty. One of the reasons I wanted to be there is because I wanted to volunteer, learn and help the organization that gave me a hand (or two) when I first came to the United States. They are Empowered Women International (EWI). The panel of speakers had many notable advocates … Continue reading Ending poverty is one of the biggest issue our kids will face
Bilingual kids are smarter?
I keep learning about raising a bilingual kid and let me share with you some of the things I have done to have a 80% bilingual kid. Some kids don't realize how important is to speak another language (and some parents don't realize how important is it, either), but as parents in a very modern … Continue reading Bilingual kids are smarter?
Kids grow too fast…
Gosh I can't believe my little Tyler is turning six. Many things have happened in the past six years. I know (for sure) I am not the perfect mom, but as many of us we tried our best, right? We latinas, are probably LOUD and end up raising our kids the latin way, for those who don't know you … Continue reading Kids grow too fast…
Two Worlds One Chica 