Parents may have high expectations of their children’s academic performance and some may demonstrate this by urging the child to achieve good grades, while others may over-react when the child makes mistakes. However, parents should be mindful of their behaviour and not push their children too far, as their actions may lead to unintended consequences…. [Read More]
Did you know that adult coloring books is a THING now? Yes! And in comparison to the latest technology fads, like Pokemon GO, this trend is actually a calming one that’s VERY good for your mental health. According to clinical psychologist Ben Michaelis, coloring is a stress-free activity that relaxes the amygdala — the fear center… [Read More]
This is part of a partnership with Neutrogena, but as always, all expressions are ours. **GIVEAWAY BELOW** To find reasons to wear consistent sunscreen and sun protection, especially throughout the hot summer months, I only need to remember my abuelita’s skin. It was beautiful, even at 87 when she passed. And surprisingly, she lived for… [Read More]
What’s Pokémon Go? Is a free mobile game that you can downoad via an app on Apple & Android phones. It’s based on Nintendo‘s Pokémon franchise that whats uber-popular among tweens in the late 90s. With these fans now on their 30s, this is a nostalgia game for them PLUS also appealing to today’s teens & tweens… [Read More]
No hay mejor manera de enseñarle a los niños la diversidad que dándoles la oportunidad de experimentar otras culturas directamente. Claro, el viajar a otros países es la actividad numero uno que permite vivir esta experiencia directamente, pero también se puede dar una “probada” localmente con las celebraciones de diferentes grupos. Si vives en el… [Read More]
Nuevas investigaciones señalan que las normas actuales de la paternidad enfatizan la participación activa de los hombres con sus hijos, además del papel tradicional de proveedor material. Además, el número de horas que los padres dedican al trabajo no está tan relacionado con su interacción con los pequeños. En realidad, los “nuevos padres” parecen estar… [Read More]
With the 2016 Summer Olympic Games happening on August 5th in Rio de Janeiro, the USA pride is in the air. Like every four years, our country shines in front of the world in sports like gymnastics, track & field, swimming and wrestling. Going a step ahead of feeling the pride, is WEARING the pride!… [Read More]
As a parenting expert I hear that worry every day: “Lina, am I messing up my children?” Last month, I sat in a room with 5000 individuals dedicated to advocating for others in their community and effecting change at The United States of Women Summit. At the end of the day, the crowd broke into an… [Read More]
Hello summer, hello beach time, and hello holidays! Also hello children, and hello countless hours spent playing video games and watching TV – everyone’s favourite summer activities. As a parent, you get a little bit relieved because they’re at least calm, but you cannot help feeling a bit nervous and wondering shouldn’t there be an… [Read More]
“Ask Lina” is a special editorial series where we invite you to send us your parenting questions in the comments below and our teen & tween emotional expert, Lina Acosta Sandaal, gives you tips that will help you navigate these crucial “in-between years.” Last week, I received a call from a department store alerting me… [Read More]