When I was 7 years old, I asked my father, Chicho Fresco, who the woman was on his two-sided medallion that he always wore around his neck. He explained that … Read More
Parenting & Family
7 tips on how to prevent/slow down osteoporosis
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Osteoporosis is not something that often crosses one’s mind often, but perhaps it should as it’s a growing public health issue in the Latino … Read More
Arte Público’s A Day Without Sugar Challenge
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By now, it is well known that obesity is a major problem in America. But did you know that Latino children, especially second and third generation, are at … Read More
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Opinion: Mexico Barbie’s bad rap
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I love Mexico Barbie's Chihuahua. There, I've said it. Let the Latino community slam me for lacking cultural sensitivity if it will, but I'm sticking to … Read More
10 ways to celebrate Earth Day
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This Monday, April 22nd, people across our planet in over 192 different countries will be thinking about and appreciating the natural resources on our planet in … Read More
5 tips on explaining an act of terrorism to your child
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Tragic events like the Boston Marathon bombings that took place yesterday, killing three and injuring at least 176 people, are hard for us adults to deal with, … Read More
Urban baby blog: My daughter is a sleep talker, help!
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A couple of weeks ago I was asleep in my room, when I heard Adi screaming at the top of her lungs. I got up and raced to her bed. It wasn't the usual crying or … Read More
Guess what? Latinos snore more – what you need to know
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Here is an interesting fact I found while catching up on reading medical journals. According to a large study on sleep and heart health, Latinos – or their … Read More
More mothers having multiple babies before the age of 20
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"This is my second baby...I have a four year old and it's a girl, and yeah this is my second baby," said 19 year old Jacqueline Gabriel. She’s hoping for a … Read More
Mami real talk: A lesson in anatomy for my daughter
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Growing up, my well-intended parents never uttered a word to me about my body, sex or relationships, and oddly, I never inquired. I always knew I would … Read More
Opinion: Unfortunately, we are what we eat
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CHICAGO -- People don't know how to eat right. Almost from birth, the food we take in and the way it is marketed conspire to make us addicted and even sick. As … Read More
Opinion: What’s the big deal about the Mexican Barbie?
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There’s been some outrage recently over the Mexico Barbie® Doll that Mattel released last year. I don't understand what the big deal is. They've been doing … Read More
