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More Latinos Than Ever In College
College Bound, School
Latinos in higher education; we’re finally making it happen. The image that comes to mind is of Edward James Olmos in Stand and Deliver, grinning from ear to ear, fist-pumping with one arm in the air. According to the Pew Hispanic Center,…
7 Facebook Rules for Your Teen
Health, Parenting
At 13 years old, my older son asked me over and over why he couldn't have a Facebook account. For a year I managed to convince him to wait a little longer. I wanted to be certain he was ready for the responsibility—and I wanted to make sure…
Quince Crashers
Entertainment, Life
Excerpted from: Fifteen Candles: 15 Tales of Taffeta, Hairspray, Drunk Uncles, and other Quinceañera Stories, edited by Adriana Lopez.
“You did what?” I asked. Suddenly, a coughing fit seized me and warm Coke blew out from my…
Taking a Child to College Tests a Mom’s Strength
College Bound, School
Moving my eldest son to college last August was one of the toughest things I’ve ever done as a mom. And I don’t need experts to confirm that point. I thought a part of me was being ripped from my chest. I could barely walk those last few…
How a Working Mother Organizes Household Chores
Money, Work
UPDATED August 1st, 2016
As a full-time working mother of three young kids, I often feel like I can’t keep up with the household chores, such as cooking, cleaning, laundry and making sure my family’s needs are taken care of. Putting…
Help Your Kid Prepare for SAT/ACT Testing
College Bound, School
Almost every college in the nation uses the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and the American College Testing (ACT) in determining admissions and scholarships.
A good score here can help your child get into the school they want and can also…
School Outfits for First Day back!
Featured Video - Style, Style, TV MamiFab School Outfits for First Day back!! Here are 5 fab first day back school outfit ideas to give you some back to school style inspiration. For more fantastic MamiTV videos and content, visit Mamiverse!
Back to School Style Must-Haves For Teens
StyleForget books and back-to-school supplies, the real must-have for a brand new fall semester is killer style. While teenagers are all about trends, keep in mind that most trends are born from the unbridled creativity of teen minds seeking self-expression.…
5 Rules for the College Student in Your Life
College Bound, School
Some say college is wasted on the young. So many of us look back at our own college years and realize what we could have done differently to make the most of them. While we can’t go back, we certainly can offer our sons and daughters our…