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New Study Finds Mexican Moms More Nurturing than U.S.-born Mothers

By Samantha Leal | 09/13/2012 - 09:59 | 0 Comments

A new study on Mexican-American immigrant mothers finds that they are less tense than Chinese or non-Latino white mothers and that they provide more "warm and supportive home settings."

The study, published in the scientific journal Child Development, looked at Mexican-born, Chinese-born and white (non-Latino) U.S.-born mothers over a three-year time period...

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10 Things You Didn't Know About Having a Baby

By Angelica Sereda | 08/04/2012 - 15:00 | 0 Comments

Having a baby is, at the risk of sounding cheesy, life-changing. But even if you're ready for the next step, there are some things you're never really prepared for. Read on to find out just a few. 

You will look at your parents in a completely different way You've heard them tell you before, "Wait ‘til you have your own kids..." Well, they’re...

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5 Simple Ways to Teach Your Child Spanish

By Angelica Sereda | 07/27/2012 - 18:00 | 0 Comments

Now, perhaps more than ever, being bilingual is something that will help your child. But raising a bilingual child doesn't have to be a chore (even if you have limited language skills!). With a little creativity, you can make it fun for both of you.

Here are 5 ways to make learning espaňol fun:

1. Have them visit Abuela more often...

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Tips For Talking To Kids About Tragedy

By Valerie Tejeda | 07/25/2012 - 18:00 | 0 Comments

By now, most everyone knows about the horrific event that took place last week in Aurora, Colorado. A 24-year-old man named James Holmes, opened fire on lots of innocent people at the midnight premiere of The Dark Knight Rises, leaving 12 dead, and 58 injured. The sadness surrounding this senseless event has been catastrophic, and...

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Fashion Designer Mara Hoffman Talks About Her New Collection & Her Love of Arroz Con Pollo

By Nicole Forbis | 07/24/2012 - 19:00 | 0 Comments

Mara Hoffman’s Swimwear 2013 Fashion Show was anything but ordinary (especially with wolves howling in the background!).  The inspiration? “Desert Outlaw Gypsies” where Hoffman “toughens it up a bit” with bold prints, bold colors, and bold cuts galore.  We caught up with the designer at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim in Miami where we got the...

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Deportations Physically & Emotionally Traumatizing Children, Says New Study

By Samantha Leal | 07/20/2012 - 14:00 | 0 Comments

A new study shows that children bear the greatest burden of U.S. deportation policies, which cause many of them to exhibit signs physically and emotionally, reports Fox News Latino. These...

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J.R. Martinez Jokes About Boobs & Fatherhood: "It's Straight Up Milk Now"

By Samantha Leal | 07/12/2012 - 12:51 | 0 Comments

New father and Dancing With the Stars champion J.R. Martinez admits that his mindset has definitely changed now that he has a baby, reports People. While appearing on the Bethenny show to talk...

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Latina Teen Pregnancy Rate Down 33 Percent

By Samantha Leal | 06/21/2012 - 10:06 | 0 Comments

Latina teen pregnancy is down 33 percent, hitting its lowest point since 1976, reports a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In fact, pregnancy rates for all teens between the ages of 15 and 19 are down, falling 40 percent overall from 1990 to 2008 (that...

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