Teaching My Autistic Son Life Skills During Our Holiday Break-More Than Just Cooking
The thought of having my twelve-year-old special needs boy at home with me for the entire winter break is terrifying.Read More…
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Tis the Season to be a Tia!
I love the holiday season! I look forward to holiday decorations, movies, and songs. I enjoy the big Christmas dinnerRead More…
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Dual Language Immersion: Teaching Our Children Spanish and English is Just the Beginning
As a dual immersion teacher and parent, I know that the experience of the children in my program is irreplaceable.Read More…
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Merry Christmas Single Mamis
To Single Moms on Christmas
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10 Things You Can Do with Your Teen Over the Holiday Vacation!
As my daughter has gotten older, I’ve had to get creative to have bonding time with her and the realityRead More…
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What Happened to Me in Sacramento Happens to Many of Us at Our Children’s Schools: We’re Told Our Voices Don’t Matter
Last week, I flew to Sacramento to give a one-minute comment during an informational hearing held by the State AssemblyRead More…
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Gifting These Holiday Books to Latino Kids is Really a Gift for You!
Trying to finish your holiday shopping? Giving our children the gift of our own stories and culture featured in theseRead More…
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Comadres with High School Seniors – Get Your Cash for College!
Each year, thousands of qualified high school seniors do not apply to college because they fear the financial barriers areRead More…
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Our Children, Our Christmas Gifts. A Gift for You!
As parents, we don’t have proof that our work is paying off. These children are proof that their parents areRead More…
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Education Is a Mighty Weapon: Homeboy’s Homegirl Goes to USC and CSUN
Not too long ago, I was invited to speak to a class at USC. I was working at Homeboy Industries,Read More…
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