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Cooking with Kiddos
This past summer I made the effort to involve my children in the kitchen more. I usually prep and cook my family's meals on my own...until recently because my kids have been asking to...
The “SNAP BACK” after labor and delivery: Understanding what ACTUALLY happens to your body...
Most expecting mothers look forward to watching their belly grow throughout their pregnancies. We see mothers-to-be share their progress pictures on social media as each week and/or month goes by. For many women, something...
The Battle of the SAHM vs. Working Mom
There's a heated debate in the world of Motherhood that just doesn't seem to sizzle down... the battle of the SAHM vs. Working mom.
I was a stay-at-home mother for the first two years of...
Tips For Raising Bilingual Children
I was born in the Caribbean to bilingual parents. English has become a commonly spoken language throughout the island of Puerto Rico where I lived for the first four years of my life. While...
School Uniforms: Do students benefit from wearing uniforms?
I attended a private school in Orlando, Florida that required the students to wear a full uniform. In those days, it wasn't like now that most if not all schools whether private, public or...
Kids Who Wear Eyeglasses: The Importance of Children’s Eye Health and Care
I was just six years old when I started using eyeglasses. I remember learning about the benefits of carrots and how eating them regularly may improve my eye vision. I was practically part rabbit....
How To Get Your Kids to Eat More Veggies
It turns out that National Eat Your Vegetables Day is celebrated in June. The same month that kids are out of school for the summer. When I think of summer, sweet treats such as...
After Birth, The Fourth Trimester
As soon as my daughter was born my natural instinct was to put her first. I remember thinking that my stay at the hospital was the only time I needed to recover from labor...
National Dental Care Awareness Month
We are spotlighting the importance of oral hygiene in honor of National Dental Care Awareness month. Like many of the healthy habits we learn, oral hygiene starts at home and the earlier the better. The American...
Essential Self-care for Moms
I grew up knowing about self-care because of my mother. We moved from Puerto Rico to Orlando, Florida when I was just four years old. While we made many friends that became family throughout...