Depending on the age of your tween, they may still love their dolls and action figures but they will start falling lower on your tween’s holiday lists. They’re being replaced by expensive electronics. My kids continue to ask if they can have their own iPads…ummm, NO! And we parents aren’t the only ones struggling to… [Read More]
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Teaching Tweens to Cook
How to involve your Tweens in the kitchen Several years ago, I shared ways to entertain tweens on Thanksgiving and one of the ways was to involve them in the kitchen. There were simple ideas like having them mash potatoes, top the sweet potato casserole and mix pie filling. This year, I want to take… [Read More]
From Tweens to Teens: Taking Parenting Tips from the First Family
President Obama’s re-election means daughters Sasha and Malia, who entered the White House as bubbly 7 and 10 year old tweens, will be leaving it as full-fledged teens. When the girls moved into 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue four years ago, many speculated on how the pressure of being in the constant eye of the media… [Read More]
Miss Cuba Shares the Key to Teaching Culture
I sat down for lunch with Miss Cuba Kelly Saks planning to discuss beauty tips but ended up discussing the essence of Los Tweens – maintaining cultural identity. Kelly was born, raised and educated in the United States and has never visited Cuba. But her cultural roots are so strong that the Miss… [Read More]
Breakfast Tostadas for Dinner
By Vianney Rodriguez This has to be one of the greatest ideas ever brought to the table. Obviously, a terrific mom invented this idea. Breakfast is one of my favorite meals so; I get a little giddy when my kids ask for breakfast for dinner. I’m in. Breakfast tostadas are hearty, easy and adaptable to… [Read More]
Staycation for Family Bonding
We spent our summer vacation visiting with friends and family. We had an amazing time with a lot of memories and fun. But there was something missing. My family – the five of us – were always surrounded by abuelas, primos, tias, y amigos. Clearly a blessing and I am not complaining. But, I… [Read More]
Let's Celebrate Tween School Year Success
No es facil! It’s not easy being a tween. There’s growing peer pressure, increasing school work, science projects, the looming threat of puberty and those nasty chores that we keep begging them to do – no es fácil! One of the ways that we make it through the year in our homes is by celebrating successes… [Read More]
How Changing Diapers Helped My Kids Bond
When Carmen, our third child was born, I sunk into the baby haze. Sleepless nights, never-ending days, piles and piles of diapers and constant feedings similar to a 24 hour McDonald’s drive thru. Maddy, my tween, bonded with her baby sister at birth. It was pure amor on both of their parts. Jonathan, my… [Read More]
Arming Tweens with Winning Smiles
“Have you brushed your teeth?” “Did you brush your teeth?” “Don’t forget to brush your teeth.” “When was the last time you brushed your teeth!?!” Reminding the kids to take care of their teeth feels like a full time job in my house. But when we received the new Crest… [Read More]
Preparing for the New School Year – Tips from a Teacher
; By Kathryn Nuñez, 5th Grade Teacher As you cross out the days on your calendar, it’s becoming painfully clear to us teachers, parents and students that the first days of school are fast approaching. As summer is nearing its end and the adventure of a new school year begins along with the managing of… [Read More]
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