Anna Jarvis organized the first Mother’s Day observances in Grafton, W.Va., and Philadelphia, Pa., on May 10, 1908. As the annual celebration became popular around the country, Jarvis became the driving force behind Mother’s Day and asked members of Congress to set aside a day to honor mothers. She succeeded in 1914, when Congress designated… [Read More]
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Latino Children: The Future of the City of Charlotte
Article was first published in Charlotte Agenda. The face of Charlotte is changing. According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, there are nearly 41,000 students that speak a different language than English at home, with Spanish being in the top five. Hispanics make up 23% of CMS enrollment for the year and are the fastest-growing demographic. Eighteen schools are more… [Read More]
[Shopping] 50 Valentine's Day Gifts for the Stylish Mompreneur
Our founder, Cristy, is the ultimate mompreneur. She juggles two digital businesses and two teen girls with passion, discpline, hard work….and lots of love. That’s why we decided to find the best gifts she’ll LOVE to receive this Valentine’s Day – and if she would love it, we are sure other mompreneurs will do too!… [Read More]
[Ask Lina] How can I raise a happy child?
Time and again when I ask parents what they wish for their children they respond with “I just want them to be happy”. But how exactly does one do that? What exactly is happiness? The truth is that happiness is a way of being but not a constant. To be happy you must also experience… [Read More]
Join Us for the Milk Life #herencialeche Twitter Party
This is part of a sponsored campaign with DiMe Media & milk life, all opinions are approved by this platform. It’s no secret that Latinos love ‘leche’ – from ‘arroz con leche’ to a liquado or the beloved ‘café con leche’ many Latino recipes include milk. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Milk Life… [Read More]
[En Español] Cómo crear una cena en casa inspirada en el 'Dia de los Muertos'
Día de los Muertos ha ganado popularidad en los últimos años, especialmente en el mundo de la moda y de la cultura pop, ¿pero conoces el rico simbolismo detrás de la comida y las decoraciones de esta fiesta tradicional mexicana? Cada primero y 2 de noviembre, familias y amigos honran la vida de sus seres… [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]
[Ask Lina] [Video] A 5th Grader Asks: Is it possible to have a bad feeling everyday?
“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.” The reality is that we, adults, are not the only ones who have… [Read More]
[Español] [Video] Tus hijos podrán experimentar la cultura colombiana el 16 de julio en Miami
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]
[Ask Lina] [Video] Am I messing up my children? (Hint: Michelle Obama Had the Same Worry)
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]
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