There are a number of things we mamas do over and over again out of love for our children: tie their shoes when the laces come undone every two minutes, read them that one book they always pick at...
During a most recent horseback riding lesson, I was pushed far beyond my comfort zone and into the frustration and tears zone. I kept apologizing to the instructor for my failed attempts at a clear course and patted my...
If you’re Hispanic, then you can empathize with the childhood trauma I faced of being scared into submission with threats hurled by my grandmother of how El Cucuy would come and whisk me away if I didn’t listen to...
Being yourself can be one of the hardest things in the world, especially for kids. And when you’re ridiculed for simply being who you are, it’s even harder.
It’s a situation many of us are all too familiar with, which...
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Does crafting at the kitchen counter with your kids sound like fun, or do you get itchy just thinking about it? Events Team member and owner of The...
Grief is an emotion shared by every single person on the planet, transcending all cultures, languages, religions, and even time. As humans, we are all bound in commonality by the destruction grief leaves in its path. The one thing...
When I was in college, my parents added a room onto their house so they could enjoy a big dining room for family gatherings. When my dad brought home a table big enough for ten chairs, I remember my...
Remember that intoxicating scent of your infant’s head when they were first born? How about that blissful scent of a toddler fresh from the bath, all rubbed down with lotion and squeaky clean? Well, believe it or not, the...
They’re building on the lot next to my house. There’s constant noise and construction trash left behind. From drilling that begins at dawn to hammering that goes on until dusk, it's annoying. Add dirt everywhere, plus a film of...
Sometimes when times parenting gets tough, you need a little inspiration from others who are going through the same thing. Here are some thoughts from well-known San Antonio area parents to give you a little encouragement to adult today.
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Here in Texas, people say that "football is king" because it has such a wide sphere of
influence on entire communities. It is the...
It feels like our family life is a series of life hacks: time-saving tricks that make the impossible seem doable again. Sometimes I wonder what would happen if these life hacks stopped working. Which balls would be dropped? Which...
From September 15th to October 15th each year, Hispanics in the U.S. have 31 days to celebrate who we are: our roots, history, culture, and contributions to this country. Besides recognizing all of those outstanding citizens, Hispanic Heritage Month...
Del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre cada año, los hispanos en Estados Unidos tenemos 31 días para celebrar lo que somos: nuestras raíces, nuestra historia, nuestra cultura y nuestros aportes a este país. Además de reconocer a...
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Call it a ribbon ring, a hanging wreath, or an elaborate version of a windsock - but when you see these going up in...
