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The Treasured Memory
April 30, 2012 – 7:08 am | 21 Comments

A Favorite Bedtime Story
I often wonder about what my children will remember from their childhood.
Any sweet memories I have of being little all involve my abuela. My grandmother is the one who raised me and …

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The Treasured Memory
April 30, 2012 – 7:08 am | 21 Comments
The Treasured Memory

A Favorite Bedtime Story
I often wonder about what my children will remember from their childhood.
Any sweet memories I have of being little all involve my abuela. My grandmother is the one who raised me and …

Hispanics in the 1940 U.S. Census
April 9, 2012 – 5:20 pm | 3 Comments
Hispanics in the 1940 U.S. Census

Well, there were no official “Hispanics” in the United States in 1940, apparently, because that term didn’t come along until 1970.
According to NBC Latino:
“The terms “Hispanic” or “Latino” were not used then,” says Mark Hugo …

French Parents Do It Better? (Video)
February 19, 2012 – 9:01 am | 12 Comments
French Parents Do It Better? (Video)

French Parenting Advice
I first heard about the book, Bringing Up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting by Pamela Druckerman from a journalist friend, Liz, who recently moved with her husband and …

Michael Jordan: Welcome to La Familia Cubana
January 10, 2012 – 5:20 pm | 16 Comments
Michael Jordan: Welcome to La Familia Cubana

 
So, NBA star Michael Jordan announced an engagement to Yvette Prieto, a pretty Cubanita model from Miami he’s been dating for three years
My first thought was, “Welcome to la Familia, Michael.”
My second was: “Ay, madre. Cubans! …

Gritos al Cielo: Latina Prayers for Patience
December 22, 2011 – 7:32 am | 8 Comments
Gritos al Cielo: Latina Prayers for Patience

¡Ay! Virgencita, Ayudame!
By Jessie Nuez
¡Ay! Gran Poder de Dios!
¡Ay! Virgencita de la Altagracia ilumíname el camino a la tranquilidad.
María Santísima que estaré yo pagando!
Dios de la Vida, Padre Celestial, cuida de mi que no quiero …

Raising Puppy, not Baby
November 28, 2011 – 1:00 am | 17 Comments
Raising Puppy, not Baby

Can a Puppy Fix your Bio Clock?
By Cynthia Martinez
Stereotypically speaking, there might be something wrong with me. I am nearing my 29th birthday, and I don’t have eight kids yet…I don’t even have one.
The best …

El Thanksgiving Recipe Round-Up con Sabor
November 18, 2011 – 6:49 am | 13 Comments
El Thanksgiving Recipe Round-Up con Sabor

I am not a complicated girl.
I like simple recipes that don’t require a lot of chopping, dishes that don’t ruin if they sit a little too long, and food served right out of the pot.
So, …

The Cuarentena: Mothering a Mother
October 28, 2011 – 6:22 am | 15 Comments
The Cuarentena: Mothering a Mother

Ed. note: A new book, The Immigrant Advantage, is a look into the lives of immigrant enclaves in the United States and an exploration of how immigrant customs can enrich our own lives — with details …

The Rules of Growing Up Latina
October 14, 2011 – 6:33 am | 36 Comments
The Rules of Growing Up Latina

A few weeks ago, my daughter, who is almost 8, asked for red nail polish like mine.
The first thing that popped into my head and out my mouth was: “It isn’t appropriate.”
But why, she asked, …

The Miracle Eyes of Jesus
September 22, 2011 – 12:03 pm | 40 Comments
The Miracle Eyes of Jesus

“I don’t know,” I shook my head, whispering, “You go, you’re the oldest, and the boy.”
I was speaking to my older brother, Pachito. He was 6, I was 5. It was night time, and I …