How To Talk To Children About Sexual Abuse

How To Talk To Children About Sexual Abuse

Mary Mata February 6, 2012

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

Mary Mata February 2, 2012

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

Mary Mata January 27, 2012

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

Mary Mata January 24, 2012

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

NewsTaco January 20, 2012

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

Mary Mata January 19, 2012

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

Mary Mata January 16, 2012

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?

Mary Mata January 12, 2012

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

Mary Mata January 11, 2012

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

Mary Mata January 9, 2012

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 […]