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Life Skills Every Child Should Know

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My mother is a total powerhouse. Driven, smart, strong, accomplished. Amazing, really. But she does not know how to ride a bicycle. Why? Because no one ever taught her.  It does not sound like too much of a big deal, but when you stop to…
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Bagels with a Bite: Jalapeno Bagels

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ñ Los Bagels Bakery in Arcata, California features this bagel with a jalapeno “bite.” They are even featured in a wonderful children’s book called Jalapeno Bagels by author Natasha Wing! The heartwarming story about a little boy’s…

Dog Thinks Baby is a Dog

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In this adorable video, a dog confuses a baby wearing a puppy dog costume as another dog. And what do dogs do when they happen upon another dog? Start viewing at 1:30 for the cute stuff. You may want to mute, as suggested by one viewer. We repeat:…
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Drinking Coffee or Café Could Save Your Life

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Moderate consumption of coffee is not a bad thing (for most people) in life. It induces a feeling of well-being, makes you more alert and aahh...who can resist the aroma? Really? Caffeine-related studies have conflicted over the years. A 2011…
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Best Handbags For Stylish Moms

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Picture this: it’s a sunny summer day, you’re skin is glowing, your hair is blowing in the wind, you’re rocking a killer ensemble (accessorized to perfection) and absolutely fabulous shoes. All that’s missing is a great handbag to…

How to Address Homosexuality with Your Children

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Latina Mom TV host Tania Luviano was reading a book to her 5-year-old son when she found herself in a peculiar situation: The boy in the book turned out to have two mommies, which her son inquired about. Tania froze and then changed the subject.…
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Immigrant Mothers & First-Generation Daughters

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There is a giant cultural chasm between many first generation Latinas and our immigrant mothers. We grow up in a society that is radically different from our mothers’ homeland. So many of the first generation women I have known experienced…
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How Play Can Combat Bullying & Improve Learning

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Researchers have found that investing in recess and organized play can prevent bullying, improve students’ behavior at recess and readiness for class, and provide more time for teaching and learning. Playworks, a national nonprofit that…

Viva Mexico!

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From the classic film, Mexico en mi corazon (1963) starring a very young Lucha Villa and Lola Beltran, two Mexican ranchera greats.  For more fantastic MamiTV videos and content, visit Mamiverse!