Recently I had a bout with cold-induced Asthma with my daughter. Since I wasn’t previously exposed to the process of watching your child not be able to fully breathe, the episode really scared me. I’m sharing this story to inform parents that they need to pay attention to symptoms and activities that when combined can… [Read More]
Raising Tweens
Parenting Resolutions for the New Year
I've always thought of new year's resolutions as being the same as giving up something for Lent. Pick a vice, stop doing it but 40 days later you're right back at it. Why bother? It wasn't until I started my own businesses that I realized a new year's resolution didn't have to be about giving… [Read More]
Enjoying the holiday break with tweens
Create a fun holiday project that lasts all year One of the moments I’m most looking forward to during the holiday break will be to spend some actual, true blue familia time together. I plan to “turn off the technology” and really pay attention to my tween girls. This age group KNOWS you’re not doing… [Read More]
Make 2013 the year to make a difference in a child’s life
As adults and parents, when we consider how to make an impact on a child’s life we’re typically either thinking of our own children or close family members and friends. I know I do. But it’s not only those that are closest to us that matter- we all have to collectively support our youth as… [Read More]
Who are you thankful for? Latino Bigs Twitter Party
Time seems to go so fast during the holidays. Decorations, presents, food, familia, and friends make up the whirlwind that is the holidays. Let’s take time out together to think of those people that made a special impact in our lives: our mentors. Whether a teacher, coach, family member or friend these special people in… [Read More]
Indoor Playgrounds for Tweens and Parents – Cool De Sac Hall Pass Giveaway
There aren’t many places I can take my 10 year old, 6 year old and 15 month old and they are all entertained. So, when I find one of those locations I must share it with all of my mommy amigas. Cool de Sac is an indoor playground complete with video games, a dress-up station,… [Read More]
Giving Joy to Children Who Are Alone
Los Tweens is proud to share with our readers this holiday drive to brighten the holiday season for immigrant children who are spending the season alone in U.S. detention centers. Imagine your tween being threatened and surrounded by violence so heinous that it is unsafe for them to travel even to school. … [Read More]
Being Thankful for Having a Mentor & Having Mentored
Volunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters or donate today I am blessed to have had wonderful mentors since childhood. My parents always were available to guide me and I had fantastic grandparents who always had something to tell me! But when I think about mentoring I picture people who didn’t have an obligation to guide… [Read More]
[Video] American Girl Miami Store Review & Giveaway
American Girl store opens in Miami’s The Falls Mall, Miami to much anticipation Just in time for the holidays, read below for a full DOLL GIVEAWAY! Maybe you think ‘tweens’ and then ‘American Girl’ and wonder if they’re too old for the dolls? Our visit to the grand opening proves otherwise. More importantly, what we… [Read More]
Because It's Just Too Important Not To – Latino Bigs Twitter Chat
If you are reading Los Tweens the chances are that you are an involved parent who has regularly discussions with your children. Unfortunately, the reality is that not all tweens have someone that mentors them. That’s why we are such strong supporters of Big Brother Big Sisters Latino Bigs. Littles (children being mentored) are less… [Read More]
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