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When is a Halloween Costume Too Sexy?

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College girls everywhere seem to view Halloween as the opportunity to let their inner sex fiend out to play. It’s widely accepted that young women dress extremely provocatively for this holiday. When you’re a mother, however, is it still…
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4 Highlights of Blogalicious5 in Atlanta

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This year, Mamiverse was a proud community partner of the multicultural social media and blogging conference, Blogalicious5. It took place in the Hyatt Regency of Atlanta, Georgia from October 3-5. It was jam-packed with informational panels…
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The Benefits of Learning Spanish

When I was 5 years old, I had a friend named Manuel Rodriguez. I was a shy kid and Manuel was naturally outgoing and friendly. He took me under his wing and helped me to adjust to the scary world of kindergarten. One thing that intrigued…
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Why I Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Being African-American

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As an African-American, I’ve spent a good portion on my life defending Black History Month. Many people believe that celebrating a specific ethnic group is antiquated and unnecessary. I wholeheartedly disagree with the naysayers because…
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The Importance of STEM Education for Latina Mothers

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Like any mother raising two young children, much of my attention is focused on their education with an eye toward their futures and the opportunities they will have as adults in the workforce. For kids, grade school is the time for fun. But,…
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Celebrating the Three Fathers in My Life

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Father’s Day is not as popular as Mother’s Day. To begin with, we spend half as much on gifts for dads than they spend on us. And yet, fathers have a huge influence on us and deserve as much recognition as—sometimes more than—mothers.…
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Remembering Hispanic War Heroes on Memorial Day

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Memorial Day is the day we remember and honor the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who gave their lives for our country. Originally, the holiday was created to remember the fallen soldiers of the Civil War, on both the Union…
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On National Teacher Day Imagine the Life of a Teacher

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National Teacher Day is marked on the Tuesday of the first full week of May, which is also Teacher Appreciation Week. This year, National Teacher Day will take place on May 7. This is a big deal for me, not just because I'm a teacher, but…
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To Grieving Parents: I Won’t Say I Understand

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They—whoever “they” are—always say that there’s nothing more devastating for a parent than to lose a child. And while I’ve always understood this intellectually, it wasn’t until I had a child of my own that I really got it. I…