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WATCH: Mario Lopez Wants His Daughter Gia to Have a Quinceañera

WATCH: Mario Lopez Wants His Daughter Gia to Have a Quinceañera

By Amaris Castillo | 09/19/2011 - 12:06 | 0 Comments

For Hispanic Heritage Month and beyond, there are a lot of Latino traditions that Extra host Mario Lopez wants to pass onto his daughter Gia – including a quinceañera. The 37-year-old Mexican-American stud and his girlfriend Courtney Mazza welcomed their baby daughter into...

Show Us Your Quinces Dress!

Show Us Your Quinces Dress!

By Mariela Rosario | 09/06/2011 - 15:00 | 0 Comments

Help LATINA find the most over-the-top quinceañera dress of all time!

 We may each have different ideas about what makes a perfect quinceañera celebration but one thing everyone can agree on is that the dress is the centerpiece of the celebration! Whether simple or extravagant, we...

Parenting Poll: Slings Vs. Strollers?
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Parenting Poll: Slings vs. Strollers?

By Grace Bastidas | 08/25/2011 - 12:00 | 0 Comments

Bolivian women have been carrying their babies in an aguayo—colorful Andean woven carriers that resemble mini hammocks—for ages. But a sudden shift towards modernity now has many new moms opting for a stroller instead of the traditional sling associated with indigenous mothers. “For young people, going out in the street with an aguayo on your back is...

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Jessica Alba "Excited, Nervous & Ready" For Baby #2

By Amaris Castillo | 08/12/2011 - 12:30 | 0 Comments

Our August cover girl Jessica Alba recently wrote about her excitement over the impending arrival of her second baby for iVillage.com.  The 30-year-old Spy Kids 4 actress and...

Jessica Alba Goes to Birthing Class with Jimmy Kimmel

Jessica Alba Goes to Birthing Class with Jimmy Kimmel

By Amaris Castillo | 08/11/2011 - 08:00 | 0 Comments

Our August cover girl Jessica Alba, whose second child with husband Cash Warren is due soon, got some laughs during a recent visit to a birthing class with late night talk show star Jimmy Kimmel. In the hilarious skit, the host of Jimmy Kimmel Live...

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Our Abuelitas Mouth Off!

By Amaris Castillo | 07/15/2011 - 16:30 | 25 Comments

I am a young Latina with a 74-year-old roommate—my grandmother!  My abuela is quite the character. She can stroll into the house after Sunday Mass and easily toss a string of vulgarities at me, well, just because.

One day we were waiting to order some fast food when an employee accidentally spilled soda on her feet. The earth stopped moving. I knew this...

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Protecting Our Niños: Latino Kids are Less Likely to be Diagnosed with Learning Disabilities

By Grace Bastidas | 05/25/2011 - 14:45 | 2 Comments

According to a new report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, developmental disorders are on the rise in the United States, with one in six children and teens suffering from autism and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But there's one group of kids that is less likely to be diagnosed with a learning disability: Latinos. 

Before we...

Hot to Plan A Modern Quinces
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How to Plan A Modern Quinces

By Kenrya Rankin Naasel | 05/12/2011 - 14:30 | 2 Comments

Planning a Sweet 15 can be as involved as a wedding. We’ve created this guide, which includes everything from updates to some beloved traditions, to help you plot out each step. ¡Feliz quince años!

The Dress  

“For a versatile style, try an A-line frock, or a mini dress with a detachable full-length tulle skirt; you can remove...

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