12 Thoughtful Thanksgiving Books to Read as a Family From tales about the history of Thanksgiving to stories of gratitude, these Thanksgiving books are perfect for kids. By Kimberly Zapata From handprint turkeys to pumpkin pie, many things come to mind when children think of Thanksgiving. The holiday—which is often described as a time of gratitude—falls on the fourth Thursday of…
Here’s How I’m Overcoming My Fear of Blended Families Post-Divorce Like many other Black women, I was afraid to remarry and create a blended family after my divorce. Therapy and self-reflection have helped me heal and overcome my fears. By Elizabeth Ayoola “I’m never getting married again, I’m never living with a man again, and I’m never having another child” were…
Tamera Mowry-Housley Says the Holidays Are All About Creating Traditions With Her Family The ‘Sister, Sister’ star talks about the busy holiday season and how she makes time to create special memories with her kids. By Tanay Howard There is no denying that Tamera Mowry-Housley has made her way into the households and hearts of many. Whether you know her from the ’90s…
My Lupus Diagnosis Taught Me To Talk To My Family About My Health My long road to a diagnosis started in 2007 and continued with the help of my family. By Janice Thomas I was diagnosed with Lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation and pain in any part of your body, less than ten years ago, but I…
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…
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…
6 Small Ways to Make Each of Your Kids Feel Special Found: Simple but powerful ways to ensure all of your children feel like a VIP. By Devan McGuinness Parenthood is the ultimate juggling act, and at no time is that more clear than when you’re trying to spread your time and attention among your children. Striking this delicate balance…
Effects of Divorce on Children: An Age-by-Age Guide Learn how to discuss divorce with your child at any age based on their understanding of the situation and the impact it will have on their life. By Laura Broadwell Divorce represents a pivotal and often traumatic shift in a child’s world—and from their perspective, a loss of family. When told about the…
What to Expect: Ultrasound Costs Ultrasounds are common for most people during pregnancy, but they can be expensive. Here’s what you need to know about ultrasound costs, insurance coverage, and affordable options. By Dina Roth Port and Hiranmayi Srinivasan Of the many financial matters you need to prepare when you’re getting ready to welcome a new baby, healthcare costs are at the top…
Latinx Kids Are Experiencing Grief At High Proportions COVID-19 has left many Latinx families mourning the lives of their loved ones. Here’s how to make sure that kids are being supported along the way. By Jassyel Gomez As we continue to navigate our way through the COVID-19 pandemic, with ever changing guidelines and new variants appearing every few months, the virus, which…
