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Teaching Our Kids By Example

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Teaching our children by example is the fastest and most efficient method. On day 47 of the Occupy Wall Street protest, a movement that started in New York City when a group of patriotic Americans took over Zuccotti Park to protest corporate…
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Paying Off College Debt: New Ways to Do It

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Paying off College debt seems like an impossibility, but there is still hope. President Obama has announced the "Pay As You Earn" plan to make student loans more affordable for students. The plan will cap repayments for student federal loans…
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A Successful Adoption Story, Part 2

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And my successful adoption story continues ... We decided it was time to start our family during a morning walk on a hot, summer day at the beach in 2008. While we knew our family would be formed through adoption, this was all we knew.…
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Top 10 Reasons Why Latinos Need to go to College

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Latinos need to go to college just like everyone else, for many reasons that I am about to explain. When I was growing up, there was never any question about whether or not I'd be going to college. It was a given. I knew my family expected…
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Elba's Puerto Rican-Style Potato Salad

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This is not your typical bland potato salad—Elba gives the classic side dish a deliciously Caribbean flair. She shows you how to spice up your potatoes and mayo and create a colorful, zesty treat that the whole family will love. Just in time…
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Amazing 9 Year-Old Hip Hop Dancer

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This little girl has swagger! Emily is an amazingly talented example of how it's possible to be a great dancer no matter your age. If you're having trouble getting your kids off the couch, this video will definitely inspire them to bust a move!…
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Mariela Dabbah: Nominated Best Latina Education Blogger

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Mamiverse contributor Mariela Dabbah is a finalist in the Latinos in Social Media (LATISM) Awards as Best Latin@ Business Blogger. Mariela is the CEO of Latinos in College, a non-profit organization that provides students with everything they…

Soledad O'Brien on Juggling Career and Motherhood

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She may seem like superwoman but even Soledad struggles with balancing her career and raising four young children. She stresses the importance of making time for family dinners and having a supportive partner (lucky woman!). Most important,…
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Carrie Ferguson Weir: Nominated Best Latina Vlogger

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Carrie Ferguson Weir started vlogging for fun, sharing video cuentos of her familia and what it means to be Latino in the United States. Now, those videos have caught the eyes of so many, and Carrie Ferguson Weir has been nominated for…