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Helping Your Kids Live Their Own Dreams

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There were two dreams I had when I was 14 and about to enter high school. One was to go to a certain elite private prep school in my hometown. The other was to be a cheerleader. I applied to the prep school, and was rejected. Then I…
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The Temptation: Alisa Valdes on Her New Novel, Love and Paranormal Activity

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New York Times bestselling author and Mamiverse contributor Alisa Valdes has released a new book, this time a young adult fiction novel, The Temptation. The first in a trilogy titled The Kindred and published by HarperCollins’ imprint HarperTeen,…
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Should Sexy Prom Dresses Be Banned?

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Trying on Prom dresses is many a teenage girl’s first real Cinderella moment—her first foray into princess-worthy formal attire and her first step into adulthood. And for moms, the vision of their little girl suddenly looking so grown up…
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Are Girls Are Smarter Than Boys?

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There is no question that math and science related fields will dominate the future workforce. Girls born and raised in the 21st century outperform their male counterparts in grades and admittance to college. And still, females lag in coveted…
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Why Latinos Should Make School a Priority

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The economic crisis is forcing more and more families to consider different ways of making ends meet. Unfortunately, for many Latino families this may mean that a teenager has to get a job. And although having a summer job can be a valuable…

Waking A Teenager from a Nap FAIL!

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We’ve all done mean things to siblings, but this family captured it on video, and then replayed it over and over again! Poor kid may never take an afternoon siesta again! For more fantastic MamiTV videos and content, visit Mamiverse!
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Teen Motherhood: I Did It, But Don’t Recommend It

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I've had the teen motherhood experience. was 15 when I found out I was pregnant, and everything changed for me in an instant.  I was terrified, and yet for me, like many other Latina teens, neither abortion nor adoption was an option.  It’s…
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The Pregnancy Project: Gaby Rodriguez Takes on Teen Pregnancy

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Just one year ago, Gaby Rodriguez was just like any other high school senior getting ready to graduate: She had good grades, good friends, a cute boyfriend and supportive family in her hometown of Toppenish, Washington. As all…
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Homework Help: Where to Get it

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Helping your child with his or her 3rd grade math assignment may have been a cinch; it may have even given you a little ego boost. But as your kids progress to higher grades, things will get far more difficult—for child and parent alike. Not…