Explaining Autism to Abuela
“Él no es asi.” (He’s not like that.) That was my mother’s initial reaction when I expressed concern that my son Norrin might have autism. He was almost two years old and not doing the things that other kids his age were adept at. He wasn’t pointing, clapping or waving and he had no language [...]
Mommy the World Really Does Revolve Around You!
Moms, do you ever feel unappreciated at home? Maybe you get a grunt instead of a greeting from your husband when he gets home from work. Your kids are screaming for snacks or your baby only wants to be held by Daddy. Even the dog seems to be taking you for granted lately. In fact, [...]
Do Our Mothers Make Better Grandmothers?
I am always amazed when I watch my mother kiss my son goodbye. She will not leave my apartment without several hugs and kisses from her only grandson. My mother will give him a big squeeze and kiss him repeatedly on the cheek, “Bye my little pussycat.” And I roll my eyes because (a) she refers to [...]
A Little Known & Fatal Disease: Understanding Kawasaki Syndrome
Mother’s Day, 2009—My husband is in Maryland visiting his very ill grandmother. My toddler is with my mother. Our plans for brunch were canceled. I’m in the emergency room of the local children’s hospital with my tween Maddy. The pediatrician had called an hour earlier to follow up on our visit to her [...]
Surrogate Mothers: A New Path to Parenthood Gaining Popularity
Colombian actress Sofía Vergara is a rising star and doesn’t want anything to get in the way of her success. However, on the personal front, Vergara and her fiancé want a baby! And yet Vergara, who already has a 21-year old son, won’t let a pregnancy interfere with her work on the popular sit-com Modern [...]
First-Ever Mamiverse #SmileUP Social Media Event to Inspire Joy & Gratitude
In order to commemorate National Stress Awareness Day, and in conjunction with Colgate, Mamiverse is pleased to announce our inaugural #SmileUP event, a social media gathering that promises to inspire, empower and make a difference in the lives of everyone who participates. The event will take place on Tuesday, April 23 from 9:00-10:30pm EST, on [...]
Talking to Your Man About Testicular Cancer Awareness
Testicular cancer is the most common type of cancer among men 15 to 35 years old, but it can also affect younger boys and older men. For reasons not yet understood, the incidence of this type of cancer has increased considerably in recent years. Fortunately, if detected early it is one of the most treatable [...]
What Does 2000 Calories Look Like?
Just in time for bikini season, this amazingly simple yet informative video gives you a quick visual of exactly how much of a variety of popular foods equals 2,000 calories (approximately one day’s worth). So be sure to check it out before you reach for that donut, fry up some bacon, or pop open that [...]
Stress Busting Secrets That Work!
Editor’s Note: The following article is one in a series of pieces inspired by the onset of spring and April being Stress Awareness month, brought to you by Colgate. Smile up! When life has got you stressed to your limit—whether it’s day-to-day chaos or extraordinary circumstances—it can feel like taking even a few minutes to [...]
10 Ways to Embrace Your Spring Awakening
Editor’s Note: The following article is one in a series of pieces inspired by the onset of spring and April being Stress Awareness month, brought to you by Colgate. Smile up! Spring is in the air, and everything is blossoming. Why shouldn’t you be in bloom, too? It’s time to leave Winter behind and transform, [...]
