Lame Lies, Little White Lies, and Everything In Between
Health, Parenting
You catch your teen in a lie and think:
1. They are destined to be a psychopath. OMG, how did this happen?
2. What a dumb lie! If they were going to fib, why not be craftier about it?
3. Where did they get this behavior from? You’ve…
A Child's Mantra: How it Helped This Latina Mom
Health, Parenting
My daughters and I love going to the beach and enjoying the calm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. While my 10-year-old enjoys trying to surf even when the waves are not big enough, my seven-year-old prefers to make sandcastles by my side.
On…
When Grandpa Moves In
Health, Parenting
Our family is a statistic in the U.S. Don’t be startled. It’s a good thing. We’re part of the “Sandwich Generation,” a group that cares for their children and their elderly parents at the same time.
The National Alliance for Caregiving…
A Single Mom's Guide to Dealing With Bullies
Health, Parenting
Few things strike fear into the heart of a single mother more than learning that her child is being bullied. When that child is a boy, it can be even more frightening because, let’s face it, boyworld is a very different place; one we just…
How To Negotiate With Your Kids Without Giving In
Health, Parenting
Life with kids often involves negotiation, whether we like it or not. The negotiation between you and your children can actually be an empowering experience for them if you structure it properly. Take, for example, this scenario: You are diligently…
I'm Not the Nanny, Says This Latina Mom
Health, Parenting
We were at a Manhattan water park when it happened. I was with my then 3-year-old daughter, Luna, playing in a sandpit on a foul, chilly morning beneath clouds that looked like ripped paper. It was no day to be outside, but living in a city…
Tips to Empower Your Daughter
Health, Parenting
When one comes from a culture of kids being seen and not heard, it's important to empower your daughter through words and actions. Validating her voice.
Children are meant to be seen and not heard.
Not now, honey, Mami’s talking.
Oh…
Why I Regret Having an Only Child
Health, Parenting
UPDATED August 1st, 2016
On a sunny afternoon in June, I sat on my friend’s porch as we watched her two boys and my 7-year-old son bounce themselves silly on a trampoline. On the other side of the row of baby blue hydrangea bushes,…
How to Talk to Kids About Divorce
Health, Parenting
“Mami and Papi still love each other, but Papi is going to live in his own house where you’ll have your own room too. Most things will stay pretty much the same. You haven’t done anything wrong; we both love you very much.”These are…