Raising niños in a mixed and matched world.
Contrary to popular belief, the “Terrible Twos” are actually a good thing! Nobody likes dealing with tantrums, but the emotions that your child experiences (starting at about 18 months) are very healthy and help them to learn critical behavioral and social skills. Since this issue causes so many of us parents hours of headache and [...]
A shocking ruling… On Tuesday, Kelley Williams-Bolar, a single black mother living in state housing, was sentenced to 10 days in jail, 2 years of probation, 80 hours of community service and two felony charges. She was subsequently stripped of her right to work in the state of Ohio as a teacher. But, why was she [...]
First off, I feel I have to clarify my personal vision of education. So, just to be fair, we need to start with the definition of the word. Dictionary.com defines education as “the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself [...]
Conflicts & Blessings Between Borders Being the parent of a bilingual child isn’t always easy…especially when you’re not fluent. I’ve been teaching my daughter Spanish since birth…a few words here and there, never speaking in full conversations because I have absolutely no idea what a fluent Spanish speaking mother would say to her child. I [...]
Over the course of a lifetime, it seems that each of us will have to deal with a hurtful or abusive relationship at one point or another. Whether it be an overly critical mother-in-law or an aggressive spouse, we have to find a way to come out above it all before our emotional bank is [...]
Best FREE Safe, Fun & Educational Online Game Sites for Infants & Toddlers When it comes to finding games online for infants and toddlers, it’s not always easy. There are a lot of sites out there that are not educational, are speckled with inappropriate ads and just flat out, not kid friendly. Here are my [...]
Who is Martin Luther King Jr. ? Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., not to be confused with the 15th century German priest Martin Luther, is an internationally recognized civil rights leader and preacher who promoted non-violent activism against racial discrimination and injustice. He was born on January 15th, 1929, raised in the south and the son [...]
If you’re reading this article, you probably have a family member, friend or co-worker that’s in an interracial relationship. You’ve seen them struggling with negative criticism and you want to do your best to respect them and show them how much you care. Bravo! You’ve already taken the first step by reading this article. =) [...]
Best Bilingual / Multicultural & Educational Television for Kids These days there are a growing number of bilingual programs that teach language and cultural lessons to kids. Many more shows include diverse characters. Here is a list of some of the most popular kids television shows that promote cultural content with corresponding links to their [...]
How to Survive in an Interracial Relationship Interracial relationships come with their own unique set of challenges. For starters, more often than not, it is those closest to you who are most critical of your relationship and the choices you’ve made. There is a special kind of hurt and deep disappointment that comes with an [...]
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