How I Became a Single Mom at 23
Empowerment, Health
Author's note: I haven't really discussed how I came to be a single mom at 23, partially because it's incredibly personal, but partially because there's still a bit of a stigma attached to stories like mine. I announced that I was pregnant…
When, as Latinos, We Were Freaks
Empowerment, Health
Being Latino in the US, years ago, meant we were freaks!
Growing up Mexican in the bowels of Orange County, California, was lonely.
On a whim in 1977, my parents sold everything they owned in Mexico City and moved us to the United States.…
Zarela Martinez Dishes On Life, Love and Being a Mom
Diet & Nutrition, Health
New York chef and cookbook author, Zarela Martinez was hosted by the chef and owner of Dallas' upscale Stephan Pyles restaurant. No sooner had Mr. Pyles introduced the woman who was among the first chefs to bring authentic regional Mexican…
Support For Adoptive Families; How to Show It!
Health, Parenting
Are you wondering how to show your support for an adoptive family? If you aren't familiar with adoption from other friends or family members, you might wonder what is the best way to help and support that new family. In some ways, bringing…
8 Family-friendly Sports
Fitness & Exercise, Health
Taking up a family-friendly sport is great idea! According to an article by Melissa Healy in the L.A. Times, Latino children are more likely to exercise if their parents are physically active. Even if you do your own exercise routine alone…
My Thanksgiving Adoption Story
Empowerment, Health
Thanksgiving is when I most appreciate the happy ending of my adoption story!
ALWAYS THANKFUL
There isn't a day—Thanksgiving or not—where I don't look at my boy and marvel at how we have been brought together. We were so clearly meant…
What to Do If Your Son Doesn't Like Sports
Health, Parenting
Let me preface what I'm about to say with the following disclaimer: Not all boys like sports, and that's okay.
Now then. Let me continue by saying my son happens to be one of those boys who loves sports in an obsessive sort of way, and…
The Dangers of Fruit Drinks
Diet & Nutrition, HealthSoda's Evil Twin exposes the danger of sugar-rich fruit drinks on the following infographic.
Created by: Health Science
The Very Hungry Caterpillar: A Pregnancy Story
Empowerment, Health
What does The Very Hungry Caterpillar have to do with pregnancy, you may ask. I stared at the picture with a curious mix of mortification and amusement. There I am in all my pregnant glory on a website for all the world to see. Could this…