
Parenting
Latina Single Moms Healthier Than Most
By Grace Bastidas | 06/14/2011 - 12:00 | 0 Comments
Single mothers suffer poorer health than married moms, according to a new study conducted by sociologists at Ohio State. Researchers, who surveyed 3,000 single and married mothers, found that women who had children out of wedlock were worse off by the time they reached their 40’s, even if they tied the knot along the way.
Except for Latinas, that is.
Latinas...
The Future of Our Niños Is At Risk
By Damarys Ocaña Perez | 04/21/2011 - 15:30 | 1 Comment
Immigrant children are the country’s fastest-growing group but their future and their ability to assimilate is in jeopardy unless something is done to improve their educational achievement, according to a new policy brief released by the Brookings Institute.
In its report, the independent think tank specifically calls the educational lag of Latino kids—who make up a...
EXCLUSIVE: Jessica Alba On Her Second Pregnancy, “It’s Not As Daunting”
By Angie Romero | 04/21/2011 - 14:43 | 2 Comments
We recently caught up with Jessica Alba, who is expecting her second baby with hubby Cash Warren, and has been snapped out and about a lot showing off her precious little bump. Though the star of the upcoming Spy Kids 4...
WATCH: Nicole Richie Shares Family Tour Video
By Mariela Rosario | 04/21/2011 - 08:30 | 0 Comments
Nicole Richie has one adorable family and she took them all on the road this past Fall so they could see daddy Joel Madden in action as the lead singer for rock group Good Charlotte.
It must have been quite the experience as the last place you'd think of dragging two toddlers would be on a rock & roll tour—but the kids obviously...
Latino Children Mirror Poor Exercise Habits of Parents
By Irasema Romero | 04/15/2011 - 15:30 | 0 Comments
Latino parents may have more control over their children’s health than realized. A new study suggests the activity levels of Hispanic children closely parallel those of their parents.
The study, conducted by researchers from Vanderbilt Children's Hospital in Nashville, tracked the physical activity levels of 80 Hispanic parents and their preschool-aged children....
Jessica Alba Tells Vogue Italia: "After the pregnancy, I felt liberated”
By Mariela Rosario | 04/14/2011 - 11:15 | 1 Comment
Jessica Alba was recently featured in Italian Vogue in an incredibly fashion-forward photo shoot, taking another step in the direction of cementing herself as a style icon. But in addition to talking fashion, the actress also opened up about...
Get a Peek at Penelope Cruz & Javier Bardem's Baby!
By Mariela Rosario | 04/07/2011 - 11:29 | 0 Comments
US Weekly magazine has the exclusive pics of the three-month-old baby of Penelope Cruz and Javier...
Thalia Opens Up About Her Pregnancy
By Amaris Castillo | 04/06/2011 - 11:52 | 0 Comments
In an exclusive interview with ¡HOLA! Magazine, superstar Thalia opened up about her pregnancy. For the Mexican actress and singer, the impending arrival of her second child signifies the regaining of her health after having fallen ill due to an insect bite....
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