How To Talk To Children About Sexual Abuse
How To Talk To Children About Sexual Abuse
A teacher at an elementary school in Los Angeles was recently arrested and accused of abusing 23 of his students. The allegations include, among other acts, blindfolding the kids in […]
The Origins Of One Latina Nerd
All this recent Latino nerd talk — shout out to all of my brothers and sisters — got me thinking about the origins of my nerdom. How exactly did this happen? […]
For A Nerdy Latina “The Simpsons” Was Always A Comfort
Anyone who even vaguely knows me knows that I absolutely love “The Simpsons.” I quote them nearly every single day, which I am sure can be irritating. I watch them […]
In NYC, Pop-Up Playgrounds Get Kids Physically Active
The prevalence of obesity in United States children has reached epidemic proportions. The most recent national estimates suggest that the prevalence of at-risk-for-overweight continues to remain alarmingly high, with no signs of […]
Latino Abortion Stereotype Shattered
This puts a twist in the Republican belief that Latinos are conservatives at heart, but vote liberal because of tradition. The anti-abortion, or right to life, stance is a major […]
My Mother Criticizes Me For Being Divorced
Dear Martha, Lately I’ve had a hard time. After my divorce, I had to live and cope with difficult changes, many problems. But what is more painful to my processing all of this is, I have to face my mother. She says […]
When I Go Home To Mexico, I Feel Like A Stranger
By Jacky, MyQulture.com I spent my two-week New Year’s vacation with family in Mexico. When I got back to L.A. I felt like I had crossed a finish line and, thankfully, made […]
How Do I Explain Negative Topics On TV To My Kids?
Dear Martha: I live in Houston and I need advice on how to deal with what is happening with my daughters, ages six, three, and two. One day while we were […]
Being A Latina Means Having A Good Sense Of Humor
My friend and I once argued about the comedic talents of women. Though he is very much a fan of female comedians, he claimed that he knew few funny women […]
New Immigration Rule To Bring Relief To Mixed Status Families
By Melissa del Bosque I never thought I’d have the pleasure of writing this, but the Obama Administration proposed an immigration rule change Friday that will relieve the suffering of […]