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The Case Against Kids: Is it Un-Latina to Not Want a Family?

By Marlene Montanez | 08/12/2010 - 11:27 | 6 Comments

Is it un-Latina-like not to want a family?

“Don’t you dare do that to me,” my mother said,  and then cried out in Spanish: “¡Estás loca! ¡No me puedes hacer esto!”

We were sitting in the living room of my parents’ house on an otherwise normal Sunday afternoon. Except I had just casually mentioned that I wasn’t sure I wanted to have children. Ever...

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Why Brazil Says Spanking is a No-no

By Alice Taranto | 07/19/2010 - 15:53 | 2 Comments

While child abuse is already on the books as a crime, Brazil just made spanking illegal. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva sent a bill to Congress last week banning domestic corporal punishment (or spanking). The bill says small-scale, quick punishments for...

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Poll: Gisele's Post-Baby Bikini Bod

By Miranda Noland | 06/24/2010 - 15:00 | 1 Comment

Italian swimwear company Calzedonia released their 2010 Spring/Summer ad campaign this week featuring lovely Brazilian supermodel and mother Gisele Bundchen modeling their sexy bikinis. The photos were shot in Costa Rica in February, a mere two months after she gave birth to son Benjamin Brady. Needless to say, Gisele looks amazing...

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Father's Day Gadget Guide

By Chris Hermosilla | 06/18/2010 - 12:00 | 0 Comments

If your papi is like most Latino dads, there are two things he loves to do: Take care of his little girl (no matter how old you are) and have the latest gadgets (even if he's not the most tech-savvy guy around). But this Father's Day, instead of splurging on a new high-tech device that's only going to frustrate him, or getting a gift that he's never going to use (...

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Bust a Move

By Carla Molina Martins | 05/19/2010 - 14:00 | 5 Comments

This week the Internet is buzzing with commentary on these little girls dancing to Beyonce's "Single Ladies" in this video. (Check out the video below!)

I find it pretty funny that so many people have their panties in a bunch about these kids. People are saying the dance is too damn sexy. They think the costumes are a tad on the slutty side. They say it's perfect...

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Happy Mother's Day Wishes for Real Latina Mamis

By Mariela Rosario | 05/06/2010 - 17:55 | 0 Comments

We all love our mothers, and here at Latina.com we wanted to give you, our beloved readers, a chance to tell us all about why your mom is so special. We received so many beautiful submissions on our Facebook and Twitter pages that we...

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My Proudest Moment

By Carla Molina Martins | 05/05/2010 - 14:00 | 2 Comments

It's silly the things you're proud of as a parent.  But I think I almost burst with pride when the other day in our living room our 2.9 year old turned on her little radio and started singing along to one of her favorite CDs. When she sings along, it's kind of like...

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Mother's Day Gift Guide

By Elayne Fluker | 05/04/2010 - 20:00 | 0 Comments

Mother's Day is coming, and the pressure to find the gift that will make her smile is on. No need to stress if you haven't done your shopping just yet! Whether your mom is a fashionista or frugal, a globetrotter or a homebody, a techie or someone who likes to keep it simple, our Mother's Day Gift Guide will help you pick the perfect present.

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