One day when I was a kid, I kept calling my mom over and over again, "Mami! Mami! Mami!"  I'm not sure what I wanted but I remember I just kept calling her.  I was in my room and she was in the kitchen.  I'm not sure how many times I. . . READ FULL STORY

What a great response I got from the Latina Mothers in America concept. Today I'm excited to bring you the first installment in this series, where I speak to inspiring Latina mothers. Thank you to all the wonderful ladies who have reached out to. . . READ FULL STORY

The first time I saw a Baby Einstein video I was babysitting for a friend of mine. They were going out to dinner and said I could go ahead and pop in the DVD for their son. When I did, I was so thoroughly bored and annoyed by the obnoxious images. . . READ FULL STORY

As you can see, Dessa was Snow White for Halloween.  You won't find a picture of Farrah in costume because there isn't one.  A costume, I mean. Our poor second child had to settle for a creative ensemble of leopard print sweater and beret—a. . . READ FULL STORY

Like many Latinos, I gave up some of my favorite prime time television to check out Soledad O'Brien's CNN special Latino in America. I've been excited for this special since word first got out about it and it didn't disappoint. I think it gave a. . . READ FULL STORY