It’s time to go back to work, and you’re searching for a new childcare facility for your little one. So what should you look for when selecting a childcare center? A friendly environment with happy kids, to be sure. But what about the things that aren’t necessarily evident to the naked eye, like health and […]
Faster! Faster! / ¡Más rápido! ¡Más rápido! Written and Illustrated by Leslie Patricelli Candlewick Press • 2013 • 30 pages Board Book ($6.99) ISBN: 978-0-7636-6611-8 Ages 2-5 “Faster! Faster! / ¡Más rápido! ¡Más rápido!” comprises the principal text of this book, and on their own, the words are not enough to sustain a story. Fortunately, […]
The fabulous Beyoncé truly charms audiences of all ages. This little gal (or guy) is already picking up the choreography! We see a future pop star in the making. For more fantastic MamiTV videos and content, visit Mamiverse! Related Video: Beyoncé Butt Workout
The Affordable Care Act (or Obamacare) is here and millions of Americans have already enrolled in the insurance exchange. But with all of the controversy, political discord, and glitches on the Healthcare.gov site, many are still unsure of what the Affordable Care Act means for them. This great vid from the Henry J. Kaiser Family […]
Under the Mambo Moon is really two books in one. One book tells a story in words and magnificent black and white illustrations: It’s the story of a young girl named Marisol, who helps her dad at his music store. All day long, people enter the store looking for a special song. Her dad has […]
I Am Latino: The Beauty in Me By Sandra L. Pinkney • Photographs by Myles C. Pinkney. Little, Brown and Company • 2013 • 28 pages. Board Book ($6.99) ISBN 978-0-31623385-9. Ages 3-6 This little book packs a lot of punch! Close up photographs of kids and families who look like theirs will help young […]
It used to be that moms had to hide their nurturing side from their bosses and perhaps even omit the fact that they had kids in order to be considered for a job. Women still have a long way to go before we reach the same “I can do it all” status of our professional […]
As a second generation Mexican-American pursuing a nursing degree, Kristine Gallardo recognizes that access to affordable care is an issue that affects most Americans. In addition, she believes multicultural representation in the healthcare industry is disproportionate, especially for Hispanics. “I have seen many situations where healthcare providers pass off a patient by labeling him or […]
Think librarians are just there to reshelve books and give stern looks to kids who giggle too loudly? Think again! As this infographic, prepared by Noodle.org and the New York Public Library shows, a librarian can lead kids to a wide world of adventure, learning and discovery, all within the pages of a book. Youth […]