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For Kids, Character Building Begins at Home

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As an educator, I make a priority of the six steps of character building, which are Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring for others, and Citizenship. Unfortunately, the more I teach, the less I see these character traits…
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¡Oh Bebé! The New Gerber Baby is Latina

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After nearly 85 years, Gerber, the ubiquitous baby food and products brand, has introduced a new Gerber Baby. And in a cultural shift that speaks volumes about the changing face of America, the new Gerber Baby is Latina. Mary Jane Montoya,…
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5 Steps to Take if You Are Thinking About Adopting

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When my husband and I decided to start a family, we knew we would adopt. But with so many possibilities and so much information out there, we were overwhelmed and didn’t know where to begin. Ultimately, we decided to start with the people…
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Daniel Newell: Helping Latinos Land Silicon Valley Jobs

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Latinos on the Rise: Bringing you the coolest, trendiest and fastest emerging people in fashion, food, art, business, politics and more. The people to watch out for. The ones who fearlessly strike from the pack and make us all proud. Elections…
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Marry or Live Together: The Financial Pros & Cons

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UPDATED August 1st, 2016 It goes without saying that the decision to get married should not be based solely on financial gain—unless of course, as with some couples, it’s your reason for getting married in the first place. Simply consolidating…
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What Was I Thinking! Forgiving Yourself for Past Mistakes

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Stop! You’re going to fall! Stop! You’re going to fall! Boom! You fell. You walked straight off that cliff everyone tried to warn you about. Now, you’ve got no one to blame but yourself. It’s not like you weren’t warned, after all. I…
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Single Mothers by Choice: The Right Choice for You?

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Everyone should be a parent. Let me rephrase that: Everyone who wishes to be a parent should be one, no matter their age, sex, or marital status… What really matters is whether they can love and provide for a child. Now, that’s easy for…

Quick & Easy Pregnancy Beauty Tips

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Ahhh, pregnancy…nothing compares to the emotional roller coaster of those nine months carrying your little bundle of joy. Mood swings aside, pregnant women often face a challenge—a beauty challenge. Your skin isn’t the same anymore, you…
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Medical Myth Buster: Eating Turkey Makes You Sleepy

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Myth: Eating Turkey Makes You Sleepy Bust: The first time I heard this was from a friend of mine who didn’t want to have a turkey sandwich for lunch because “it would make her very sleepy and tired”. I had no idea what she was talking…