Sometimes in parenting, you need a little help to motivate your kids or reward them for good behavior. This is especially true for younger children like my four-year-old son. Something that seems to work in his preschool class is their treasure box. Every Friday, kids who had good behavior throughout the week are able to […]
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3 Ideas for a Fun (and Safe) Fourth of July with Your Family!
Celebrating holidays is a great and easy way to have fun as a family. Our family celebrates some holidays more than others, but with the kids, we’ve found that even a minor celebration can open the door to learning about traditions, history, and culture. Growing up, the Fourth of July was not a major holiday […]
5 Essentials to Pack in Your Pool Bag for Safe Fun with Kids {Video}
We’re very lucky to have a community pool in our neighborhood and this summer we’re trying to put it to good use! My girl knows how to swim, but my 4-year-old is still learning and will hopefully be taking lessons soon. In the meantime, trips to the pool with him have to be carefully planned, […]
Changing Curly Hair Attitudes: 3 Ideas to Help You Love Your Curls
My mami once told me that I was born with tiny curls in my hair…and so, she tried to “brush them out” by brushing my hair numerous times a day. I don’t hold this against her. She simply repeated what was taught to her. You see, in our culture (as in many Caribbean cultures), a […]
The Time My Daughter’s Multicultural Voice was Called Un-American
“Mommy, when Mrs. [Teacher] was talking to us about the Southwest region, she called the Rio Grande, Rio Grand. I told her it’s pronounced Rio Gran-de, not Grand, and she said, ‘Well, yes, if you were Mexican or Spanish, you’d say it like that, but if you’re American, we say Grand.’ I didn’t say anything […]
