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Kristina Guerrero

Modern Mami: My Pregnancy Survival Kit!

By Kristina Guerrero | 05/23/2013 - 12:59 | 0 Comments

Ever wondered what you would absolutely have to have in order to survive if you were stranded on a deserted island? That’s how I sometimes feel now that I’m pregnant.

Here are the five items in my pregnancy survival kit!

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Autism Speaks Targets Black & Latino Families in New Ad

Autism Speaks Targets Black & Latino Families in New Campaign

By Samantha Leal | 05/22/2013 - 10:41 | 0 Comments

A recent CDC study pointed out that the largest increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism is Hispanic and African-American children. So it's no surprise that Autism Speaks, the autism advocacy organization, is working to educate Hispanic and Latino families about autism -- starting with a series of ads aimed at them. 

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Modern Mami: The Baby Name Game

By Kristina Guerrero | 05/17/2013 - 13:23 | 0 Comments

I thought naming Baby Bean was going to be the fun part. I’ve had the perfect baby names up my sleeve even before I knew I wanted babies. When it was time to put them on the table, I came up empty.

The pressure of a name!

I wonder if my mom had this problem. I think not since my older sister Melissa was named after Melissa Horton...

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The Greatest Lessons We’ve Learned from Our Moms
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The 20 Greatest Lessons We’ve Learned from Our Moms

By Amaris Castillo | 05/12/2013 - 09:03 | 0 Comments

Someone did say mothers know best. In honor of this upcoming Mother’s Day, we took to our Facebook page to ask Latina.com readers about the greatest lessons taught to them by their Mamis.

We were touched to receive a flood of...

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The Most Popular Baby Names List Released!
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The Most Popular Baby Names List Released!

By Samantha Leal | 05/10/2013 - 09:45 | 0 Comments

The Social Security Administration releases the top baby names given to children born every year, and this year's list is out! In 2012, the top baby names were Sophia and Jacob. Not particularly surprising, as Sophia has been the most popular name for girls for the past two years,...

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Modern Mami: I'm Having A Bummy Day (And Other Pregnancy Woes)

By Kristina Guerrero | 05/10/2013 - 08:58 | 0 Comments

Is it okay that I have a bummy day? Is it okay that I admit my back hurts, I really miss eating sushi, and I don’t like that my dimples have moved from my face to my butt? Is it okay that the next person to tell me that I look like I’m about to ‘pop’ should watch out because I might have to ‘pop’ them in the face? Is it okay that when my husband tells me I look beautiful, I...

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5 Reasons J.Lo’s a Kick-Ass Mom

5 Reasons J.Lo’s a Kick-Ass Mom

By Amaris Castillo | 05/09/2013 - 12:42 | 0 Comments

There’s no doubt that Jennifer Lopez places her twins (aka “coconuts”) Max and Emme above all else in her life. The Boricua superstar has gushed many times about her 5-year-old babies, describing them as “the most important part of my life.”

In a recent sit-down interview with...

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Zoe Saldana and her mother at the 2010 Crystal + Lucy Awards
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Zoë Saldaña: 5 Things My Mami Taught Me

By Angie Romero | 05/06/2013 - 14:55 | 0 Comments

If Zoë Saldaña has always seemed wiser than her years, it’s because she was raised by a strong woman – her mother, Asalia. In honor of Mother’s Day, here are five lessons Saldaña applies to this day.

1. Male friends tend to be more honest. They don’t sugarcoat their opinions or criticisms.

2. If your...

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