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Latinas Supporting One Another, Building One Future

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Last week it was announced that I would be taking the helm as Mamiverse Editor-in-Chief. I could not be more proud to be a part of this site, its mission, and to work with the brilliant team that makes the site what it is. Anyone who knows…

2-Year-Old Hears Mom’s Voice For the First Time

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The look of amazement on 2-year-old Cooper’s face when his cochlear implant is activated and he hears his mom’s voice for the first time is absolutely priceless. We dare you to watch this without shedding a tear! For more fantastic MamiTV…
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Heroic Mothers: Amazing Tales of Moms Protecting Their Young

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UPDATED August 1st, 2016 There is within most mothers, an unconditional—almost desperate—love for their child that begins often before birth and never ends. This love is universal and transcends borders, cultures, and continents.…
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Getting Away From My Needy Mom

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UPDATED August 1st, 2016 I like to joke that my mother had children so we could worship the ground she walked on. How she plotted the three kids she’d push out with my father so they would adore her unconditionally. As she went into…
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Latin Stereotypes: How to Cope, with Laughter

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Lazy, uneducated, immigrant, dark, sexy, cholo, freeloader, non-English speaker—Latino stereotypes, we are all familiar with them. If at least one of these descriptions hasn’t been directed at you, then it’s likely a friend or family…
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Child Development Stages Every Parent Must Know

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Everything begins with foundation—starting with your kids. “The first two years of your child’s life are crucial for all levels of his or her development including emotional, social and intellectual development,” says Child Development…
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Job Searches and Social Media

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A majority of companies now recruit employees through social media. Here are some tips for using your social network to help you land a job. Hint: Twitter is better and more popular than Facebook among job seekers and recruiters. Remember to…
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How to Negotiate With Your Boss

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Knowing how to negotiate with your boss can sound like a nightmare for most women—most of us fear the outcome and don’t really know how to frame our argument in a successful way. As women, we feel that when we confront our bosses about…
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Will Moving Away Bring Mom and Me Closer?

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My relationship with Mami is about to change. In less than a month, I will be moving away cross country to Los Angeles for a month, and we will be physically apart for the first time since 2006. I am so thrilled. Not because I…