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Latin American Countries Provide Better Maternity Leave than US

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Many of us American mamis have ancestors who came from Latin America in search of a better life. But when you compare maternity leave policies across the Americas you realize that, in this regard at least, we might have been better off had…
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Will Moving Away Bring Mom and Me Closer?

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My relationship with Mami is about to change. In less than a month, I will be moving away cross country to Los Angeles for a month, and we will be physically apart for the first time since 2006. I am so thrilled. Not because I…
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Lessons from 4 Women Living Their Dreams

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Ever wonder how you can quit your job and achieve your dreams? These four Latinas have found their calling. And as one of the women says, “If you follow your passion you will have a fulfilled life. Fear is what paralyzes you. Money will…
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Why Are There Not More Latinas in Congress?

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Of the 24 Latinos serving in Congress, only seven are women, according to figures from the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed officials (NALEO). We spoke to Latina elected officials in two big Latino states, California…
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Devious Maids Not Picked Up by ABC

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Editor’s Note: Devious Maids, which was much maligned based on the title and brief description alone, will not make it to TV screens this fall after all. Michael Fairman Soaps reports that ABC has decided not to pick up the show for its…
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Are Pretty Girls Really More Successful?

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Don’t hate Samantha Brick because she thinks she’s one of the pretty girls. Hate our double standard of sexism. Three scenarios, within three weeks: The other day, a group of workmen were having lunch on my corner. I considered crossing…
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Death & Grief Coping Skills That Work

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When something “bad” happens to us, our friends, family and colleagues—even mental health experts—are often inclined to alleviate our suffering by reminding us of the all-too-familiar idiom: “it could be worse.” But what happens…
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Are Girls Are Smarter Than Boys?

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There is no question that math and science related fields will dominate the future workforce. Girls born and raised in the 21st century outperform their male counterparts in grades and admittance to college. And still, females lag in coveted…
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'Facts of Life' vs. 'The Real Housewives': When Females on TV Supported Each Other

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Before Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda, and even before Dorothy, Blanche, Sophia and Rose—there was Jo, Blair, Natalie and Tootie: The first fabulous foursome from The Facts of Life.  These girls essentially gave us all a primer…