Latina Moms | Daughters
Now that the holidays are over and we’re well into the new year, it’s time to think about how to get rid of all the clutter that has slowly accumulated over the last twelve months. One of the places where things tend to build up is in the kid’s room, so consider the following ways [...]
Last month, something happened that ignited a movement among a small group of Latinas. Motoko Rich, a writer for the New York Times, wrote an article sharing what so many of us Latina moms already knew: Our Latino children don’t have sufficient access to books that reflect their own faces and experiences. I don’t know [...]
As more and more Latino families turn to smartphones and tablets to access the Internet, it’s important to know which apps are available, safe, and beneficial for your child. So we’re doing the legwork for you, and we’re finding apps that are actually fun and educational. We’ve started by focusing on elementary school and have [...]
For many Latino families, Día de los Reyes inspires just as big a celebration in the home as Christmas. The excitement begins the night of January 5, when children set out their shoes for the Magi to fill with presents. Or they prepare boxes of grass as a gift for the Magi’s camels in the [...]
As the end of the year approaches, we start thinking about new beginnings. Just like adults, children may need some encouragement to face the fears they’d like to leave behind or the skills they want to master. Sometimes finding the courage or motivation for creating change can be found within the pages of a book. [...]
As more and more of us are marrying into non-Latino families and blending together different cultural traditions, our children are likely to be exposed to a number of different year-end holidays beyond Christmas and New Year’s. To help them understand the holiday traditions of their schoolmates and relatives, here are some children’s books that explore [...]
My child is not doing well in school, but I know he’s a smart kid and is interested in learning. After school, I help him with his homework, but he seems to really struggle with reading (or math). I can’t put my finger on what’s wrong, but I have my suspicions… Does this sound like [...]
Winter break is only a few weeks away, and already the kids are getting restless. If you’re wondering how you’re going to keep them busy outside of school, don’t worry! We’ve put together some fun—and educational—ideas for how to keep kids learning during the holidays. READ IT! Now is a great time to boost those [...]
There’s just no way around it: Your child’s literacy skills can make or break his academic performance. As we’ve reported before, if your child can’t read, write, or comprehend what he is reading, it has an impact on virtually every subject he studies at in school. We have encouraged parents to get involved in their [...]
Teachers and parents frequently think of using food to teach math concepts, but rarely do they think of using it to teach other subjects. One of our favorite topics in the kitchen is history. Believe it or not, you can reinforce almost any time period or major event using ingredients found in your pantry or [...]
