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• Helping Los Ninos Make Healthy Food Picks

  Are you feeding the best food to sus hijos? Raising healthy kids can be easier than you think. Here’s how to set them on the right track.

• Save Money Now for Dia de las Madres

  Try these easy ways to save and give mama the day of her dreams.

• Growing up Bilingual, Bicultural, and Bi-happy

  With the many benefits of raising bilingual kids, Latino parents learn ways to start them early.

• Familia Values

  Our immigrant parents made do with less, yet they always seemed to have a smile on their faces. Try these classic Latino happiness secrets and watch your life get easier!

• Can We Really Have It All?

  Balancing work with family -- while trying to leave some "me" minutes in your daily schedule -- can sometimes seem like a daunting task. Fortunately, it's not impossible.

• Mamis Making a Difference

  The wise mothers of three successful estrellas share their creative ways of raising their kids to be successful adults.

• Put la Familia on the Health Track

  La primavera is the best time to kick your health into high gear. Here are easy tips to make wellness a way of life for you and your familia.

• Celebrate Mamis!

  Instead of cards and flowers this year, make el día de las madres a time to celebrate and pamper the women who matter in your life -- and create new opportunities for yourself.

• Bond With Your Bebé

  Busy work schedules make each moment at home with your young ones precious. Try these small touches to help you feel closer to them -- and your culture.

ExpertQA

• After a long winter, my kids have become used to staying inside. Are there any outdoor actividades to get the entire familia moving again?

  After a long winter, my kids have become used to staying inside. Are there any outdoor actividades to get the entire familia moving again?

• I know some Latinos observe Día de los Reyes, but I never have. What are some ways I can celebrate with my family?

  I know some Latinos observe Día de los Reyes, but I never have. What are some ways I can celebrate with my family?

• My family is hosting a fiesta Navideña in our home this month, and we’re expecting guests of all ages. How can keep everyone entertained?

  My family is hosting a fiesta Navideña in our home this month, and we’re expecting guests of all ages. How can keep everyone entertained?

• My 8 year-old daughter keeps asking me if Santa is real. It breaks my heart to tell her the truth. What should I say?

  My 8 year-old daughter keeps asking me if Santa is real. It breaks my heart to tell her the truth. What should I say?

• I’m spending the holidays with my extended familia this year. How can I add a Latino twist to the gathering?

  I’m spending the holidays with my extended familia this year. How can I add a Latino twist to the gathering?

• My daughter is sending out college applications, but the tuition prices son miedosos. Do you know where we can look for scholarships?

  My daughter is sending out college applications, but the tuition prices son miedosos. Do you know where we can look for scholarships?

• Mis padres have never really celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month. What are some ways to commemorate our history together?

  Mis padres have never really celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month. What are some ways to commemorate our history together?

• Ever since school started, my 9-year-old son has been eating unhealthy snacks. How can I motivate him to eat well?

• My kids are starting school next week, and I’m sad to see them go. What fun things can we do during their last days of summer?

  My kids are starting school next week, and I’m sad to see them go. What fun things can we do during their last days of summer?

• My family is coming over for a barbeque after the National Puerto Rican Day Parade, but I’ve also invited friends. Any fun ideas on how I can teach them about my heritage?

  My family is coming over for a barbeque after the National Puerto Rican Day Parade, but I’ve also invited friends. Any fun ideas on how I can teach them about my heritage?

• Now that the end of the school year is near, what great summer programs or activities are out there to keep my kids busy and learning all summer long?

  Now that the end of the school year is near, what great summer programs or activities are out there to keep my kids busy and learning all summer long?

• After being a stay-at-home mom for four years, I’ve finally decided to go back to work. Any tips on how to cope with the changes?

  After being a stay-at-home mom for four years, I’ve finally decided to go back to work. Any tips on how to cope with the changes?

• I’ve already bought my mom a special gift for El Dia de las Madres. What are some creative ideas to help my family celebrate her on her special day?

  I’ve already bought my mom a special gift for El Dia de las Madres. What are some creative ideas to help my family celebrate her on her special day?

• My family already recycles, but we want to do something more substantial to protect the environment. Any suggestions?

  My family already recycles, but we want to do something more substantial to protect the environment. Any suggestions?

• My mother’s watching my 8-year-old soon, and while they have bonded, there’s one problem: My mom only speaks Español, and my daughter doesn’t want to learn! How can I encourage my daughter?

  My mother’s watching my 8-year-old soon, and while they have bonded, there’s one problem: My mom only speaks Español, and my daughter doesn’t want to learn! How can I encourage my daughter?

• My mother lives so far away, but I’d like her to feel more involved in my newborn’s daily life.

  My mother lives so far away, but I’d like her to feel more involved in my newborn’s daily life.

• My kids have become very materialistic. How can I teach them the value of giving?

• I want to throw an authentic Christmas fiesta. How can I make it feel like my familia’s fiestas felt back in the day?

• Every time my family gets together, we end up in a huge fight over not speaking Spanish. How can we bridge the cultural gap with our extended family?

  Every time my family gets together, we end up in a huge fight over not speaking Spanish. How can we bridge the cultural gap with our extended family?

• My sister will be living with me and my husband for several months. How can I make my home warm and welcoming for her?

• My mother-in-law is very distant and never seems to call. Is it weird that she hardly knows me?

  My mother-in-law is very distant and never seems to call. Is it weird that she hardly knows me?

• I didn’t have time to enroll my kids in any summer activities. How can I create stimulating learning opportunities at home?

  I didn’t have time to enroll my kids in any summer activities. How can I create stimulating learning opportunities at home?