Born to a Puerto Rican mother, many would think that I was destined to be bilingual. I don’t necessarily agree and I will tell you why! My boys are around me, yes, and I do speak Spanish. My husband is Dominican and he speaks fluent Spanish but my kids don’t and you know my opinion […]
Flu Facts And Myths For Moms
Sometimes I get mami brain fail and forget stuff! I am human, right? I am a mom that has so many things going on including a child in middle school and another in first grade while I’m searching for work and yes, worrying about the flu season that is quickly approaching. My oldest reminded me […]
Should Parents Share A Diagnosis With A Child
It was in June of 1999 but even way before this, I knew my dad was in trouble. He had been diagnosed with colon cancer before but it came back and when it did, it came back with a vengeance. I didn’t know the severity of it all but I knew it wasn’t good. My […]
How to Keep Kids Learning During the Summer
**Disclosure: This is a collaboration with LeapFrog, a brand that we love. All opinions are 100% my own** My boys are HUGE fans of LeapFrog so when the LeapPad Platinum arrived it was an immediate upgrade for them. Basically, it was like Christmas in July. This device delivers huge learning experiences especially during the summer […]
Preparing For First Grade
In my eyes, the years are just flying by and I can’t believe my youngest boy is moving up to first grade! I mean, I knew the time would come but it seems as though it went too fast. That said, we have been preparing for first grade since April. Once a certain time in […]