Latina Moms | Daughters
The diagnosis is a reality: your child has special needs. Receiving the news of a child’s disability is one of the hardest times in the lives of a family or a couple. Nobody expects or wishes to have a child with a disability, but it happens more frequently than we think. The CDC states than [...]
Having a small pet can not only be a fun and exciting experience for kids, but for the entire family as well. In addition, a positive pet experience can teach children valuable life lessons which can help them succeed in other areas of their lives—now and down the road. Starting with a small pet can [...]
For most of us, sex is a private act. We probably cringe at the thought of anyone witnessing those moments in which we are totally vulnerable and responding to our most primal instincts. This is particularly true when it comes to our children catching us “in the act.” What should you do when your children [...]
Have parents succumbed to the same pressure as schools—to push students to get good grades and test scores at all costs? A Time magazine editorial suggests that while more and more parents are paying kids for good grades, they may want to think twice before pulling out their wallets. Fundamentally, writer Suzanna De Baca asserts, [...]
Teachers have hopes and goals for creating good relationships with students and parents. To start off the new school year right, there are some basics that most teachers want to know about their students—their learning habits, likes and dislikes, and any circumstances at home that might affect their ability to learn. To help you out, [...]
When children reach age 10 they are already on the verge of becoming adolescents. Tween boys and girls (pre-adolescents ages 9-12) will experience significant changes as puberty hits and parents need to discuss these changes with them. Physical, emotional, and social changes are all part of puberty which makes this developmental time fun, confusing, and [...]
As the daughter of a mother born and raised in Puerto Rico and an American father, and as one half of a bicultural marriage, it’s always been important to me to help my kids embrace their mixed heritage. My own parents never placed any emphasis on the fact that they were from different cultures, and [...]
The iPad is an amazing tool for any child, but the best part is its complete functionality for all children, including children with development delays and special needs.It’s also a great tool for adults with special needs. For years, people with disabilities didn’t have access to entertainment or computer benefits, as these electronics devices were [...]
Almost every college in the nation uses the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and the American College Testing (ACT) in determining admissions and scholarships. A good score here can help your child get into the school they want and can also help them, and you, pay for that school. The stakes are high, but you can [...]
No matter how old they are, what grade they’re entering, or which one of my kids it is…. I’m always nervous for my babies on their first day of the new school year. Will they make friends easily? Will they know where to go? Will they like their teacher? Did I get the right supplies? [...]
