Entries by Monica Olivera

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10 Ways to Teach Your Kids About Thanksgiving

UPDATED November 7th, 2017 Thanksgiving has, and probably always will be, my favorite day of the year. It is a time for gathering together with family and friends—those whom we hold closest to our hearts. Although I try to teach my kids to be thankful everyday, the reality is that our lives are sometimes hectic […]

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5 Books to Celebrate Black History Month

For most Latin American countries, Africa has had a major influence on their culture, music, and history. Researching all the fabulous titles in print for Black History Month immediately brought to mind a number of Afro-Latinos who have made significant contributions to our nation’s history. The blend of cultures that occurred in this hemisphere created […]

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Could Homeschooling Work for You?

When the idea of homeschooling my kids was first introduced to me, I totally balked. Images of socially backwards children with big glasses and crooked teeth flooded my mind. So you can imagine my surprise to learn that in 2007, homeschooling was on the rise, and there were more than 1.5 million children being homeschooled […]

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Celebrating Día de los Reyes Magos with Your Children

Latino children have so many opportunities to be immersed in their culture at this time of year. From tamaladas to las posadas to nochebuena, traditional events are far from being in short supply. And even though Christmas has ended and the presents have been opened, for many niños the fun is only half over.

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The 10 Best Gifts for Young Readers

The best gifts for young readers are not necessarily books! At our house, Fridays are also known as “Game Days” because after a week’s worth of hard work at school, my kids and I deserve a break…and a reward. But since I didn’t totally want to sacrifice the learning time, I decided to invest in […]