11 Latin-Inspired Holiday Traditions to Start This Year Whether you want to start a new holiday tradition with your kids or continue one from your childhood, we have lots of inspiration from parents who know how to get in the spirit. By Wanda Medina 1. Shake What Your Mami Gave You Guatemalan- Nicaraguan mom Susana Sanchez-Young, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, gets her…
12 Books by Latinas on Mental Health for All Ages By Sofía Aguilar Many of us in the Latinx community have heard our families dismissing the importance of mental health and the reality of mental health struggles. It’s common to hear our relatives refusing to go to therapy, belittling those who do or take it as a personal offense, and neglecting their mental…
The Benefits of Reading to Your Baby Get ready to break out your copy of Goodnight Moon! Research shows it’s never too early to start reading with your little one, so we broke down nine important benefits of books. By Linda DiProperzio and Alison Fox There’s nothing better than picking up a classic children’s book and sharing it with your baby. From The…
What Causes Breast Cancer? Risk Factors to Know Age and other factors may influence a person’s risk of developing breast cancer. By Tessa Miller Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD Breast cancer is a complex and often confusing disease. It isn’t clear what causes normal cells to grow out of control and multiply.¹ Researchers do know that certain hormonal, genetic, lifestyle, and environmental risk factors…
Why Can My Child Understand Spanish But Not Speak It? A look at receptive bilingualism, the complicated feelings it can create for Latinx caretakers, and how to adapt to your child’s language skills. By Priscilla Blossom Despite the fact that I was raised by two predominantly Spanish-speaking immigrants, my mother says that when I was a young child I would flat…
10 Afro-Latina Owned Lifestyle Brands to Treat Yourself To By Nicole Young Latinas represent 40 percent of all Latinx-owned businesses and the number of Latina-led employer firms has grown 20 percent within the last five-year period of data available, according to Latinas in Business Inc. Additionally, Black female-led businesses represent nearly 2.7 million new businesses in the U.S., according to J.P. Morgan data. The number of businesses…
What to Know About Your Skin Barrier & How to Protect It Your skin barrier protects your body from free radicals. Harsh environments are often the cause of damage. Keep it protected using oils, ceramides, and more. Medically reviewed by Reema Patel, MPA, PA-C By Rebecca Joy Stanborough, MFA All these products share the fact that they act on your…
10 Fun Things To Do With Kids This Fall Whether you’re looking for something simple and easy or an entire day of fun, these affordable activities will bring joy to the whole family. By Kat Brancato Fall is such a magical time of year, and there are so many enjoyable things to look forward to. Yet with each new season, there…
Reset and Relax with These 9 Latinx Wellness Retreats By Nicole Young It’s good to reset your mental and physical health and sometimes you need more than a 10 minute meditation session or an hour long Zumba class. Making a real, healthy change would require you to get rid of bad habits and shift into a more positive mindset. Many Latinx…
10 Unisex Latinx Baby Names to Honor Your Roots Choosing a baby name can be tricky. Here’s how to choose one for your baby that has meaning. By Christina Montoya Fiedler Choosing a baby name is undoubtedly one of the hardest decisions a parent can make — it’s the one gift you give your child that they will potentially carry…
