Hispanic Heritage Month kicked off September 15 and I have been using this as an opportunity to honor our Mexican roots with the children. There are a number of ways to teach children about Hispanic culture. Immersing them in the culture in order to fully understand it is a great way to do so. Of...
It’s Hispanic Heritage month. A time for Hispanics from Mexico, the Caribbean, Spain, and Central or South America to celebrate and honor their Hispanic heritage. Having just come back from a trip to Mexico City, my motherland, and mother’s land, now is the perfect time for me to reflect on who I am and where...
I am a proud Black woman and Latina. Call me an Afro-Latina or Black Latina. Maybe even mixed with black. Either way you slice it, I’m black. Growing up I was told you could not be both. “No such thing as a Black Mexican,” I was told. For years I believed it. I thought I...
How do you teach your children about celebrating culture and family? With Hispanic Heritage month now in full-swing as of September 15, now is a good time to incorporate some cultural awareness of the Latino culture with your children. Finding ways to teach Hispanic heritage does not have to be complicated or time consuming....