Articles tagged with: family
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 …
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 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 …
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! …
¡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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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, …
“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 …
