Nely Galan, a Cuban-born self-made media mogul, motivational speaker and NY Times Bestseller, knows a thing or two about being self-motivated and motivating other women to also follow their dreams. Nely, a former President of Entertainment for Telemundo, founded “The Adelante Movement” in 2011, which provides Latinas with the tools, the knowledge, the facts, and the… [Read More]
Mentors4Teens
Q & A with Claudia Espinosa, Founder of L.O.V.E. Mentoring Program for Young Latinas in New York
This article is part of the special editorial section called “Mentors4Teens,” which highlights positive influence to our teens thru mentors beyond mom and dad. Channel is sponsored by Ford en Español, and their #AbrochatePorAmor campaign for safe teen driving. The Latinas On the Verge of Excellence, L.O.V.E., Mentoring Program, supports and empowers young Latinas to strive both… [Read More]
4 Ways to Find Mentors to Positively Influence your Teen
This article is part of the special editorial section called “Mentors4Teens,” which highlights positive influence to our teens thru mentors beyond mom and dad. Channel is sponsored by Ford en Español, and their #AbrochatePorAmor campaign for safe teen driving. We had the opportunity to chat with Claudia Espinosa, founder of L.O.V.E., a mentoring program for young Latinas… [Read More]
[Video] How to Mentor Your Teens About Safe Driving
For parents, having their teen start driving can be not the best new, as it entails a new level of responsability to the not-yet-adult child. Their inexperience on the road make them at higher risk of accidents. The mobile use adds a whole new layer of distractions (ones that even adults are guilty of). Peer pressure of… [Read More]
How "Girls on the Run" Can Encourage Your Tween to be Healthy & Confident (and You Too!)
This fall, while everyone is gearing up for back-to-school, I will be embarking on a new adventure, too: serving as coach for Girls On The Run at my daughter’s school. Of course, my daughter is excited to be participating as well. In fact, we have both been waiting for this moment since she was in… [Read More]
Exciting Day for Teen Members of Boys & Girls Clubs in California with Cuba Gooding Jr.'s Visit
Cuba Gooding Jr.’s local Boys & Girls Club and its mentors were an important part of Cuba’s youth and a place he counted on and attended regularly. “Boys & Girls Club of America is an organization that has been very close to my heart for many years,” said Cuba Gooding Jr. “As an active youth… [Read More]
Girl Scouts to Introduce More Tweens & Teens to the Wonders of the Outdoors
According to the Girl Scout Research Institute’s More Than S’mores: Successes and Surprises in Girl Scouts’ Outdoor Experiences, girls benefit immensely from exposure to the outdoors. Data showcases direct connections between outdoor experiences and Girl Scouts’ understanding of their leadership potential. Despite the benefits of experiencing the outdoors, about 60 percent of girls are not… [Read More]
[Video] "Boys & Girls Club" of West San Gabriel Valley Opens “Tween Tech Center,” for STEM learning of Middle School Students
Many of today’s youth are not exposed to STEM (science, technology, education & math) role models and careers, and during the out-of-school time, “Boys & Girls Clubs” provide high-impact programming to positively engage students in STEM subjects. In partnership with Samsung, “Boys & Girls Club” of West San Gabriel Valley, CA open the doors to their… [Read More]
How Being a "Tech Tia" Helps Me Keep the Bond with My Nephew & Niece
I share an incredible bond with my nephew, Franco (7), and his sister Miranda (3), who both live in Argentina. Technology is a very strong link in that bond. I moved with my parents to Miami, Florida from Argentina in 2004, when I was seventeen (I was a tween once!). I am the youngest of three… [Read More]
Boys & Girls Clubs of America Kicks Off Challenge to Get Tweens & Teens to Be Fit
Boys & Girls Clubs of America has set bold goals to enable more kids to achieve a great future, including logging 4 billion hours of physical activity from Club kids and teens by 2018. As part of their three-year national partnership, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Nestlé are challenging Clubs around the country to… [Read More]