On Being Latina Smart

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With exactly a week left before we bid 2011 adieu, I wanted to share the amazing experience I had as a Latina Smart Ambassador for the past few months.  After being selected to be an Ambassador, my job (along with the other Latina Smart Ambassadors) was to judge a scholarship fund that would award $25,000 [...]

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month With the Latina Smart Fund

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It is with great pleasure that I announce to you all that I have been selected as an Ambassador for Latina Smart, a program recently launched by Kmart to encourage young Latinas to pursue higher education by providing financial support through scholarship fund (which is awarding $25,000) via their social media channels. What does this [...]

First Day of Preschool: 5 Tips for Avoiding Tears and Tantrums

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Maisie Knowles is the founder of BestBabyStuff.com, a website reviewing only the best baby products. She earned a B.A. in Communications from the University of Colorado in 2003 and currently spends most of her time at home with her two you Back to school is just around the corner. For many toddlers, it’ll be the first [...]

Save Your Kids from “Summer Brain Drain” with these Tips from LeapFrog

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Summer is quickly approaching and marks a time of no school and family vacations for kids.  Summer is also a time when many parents show concern over the lack of academic stimulation during summer break, or “brain drain.” LeapFrog, a leader in fun learning solutions for kids, offers the following tips to encourage kids to [...]

Talking to Our Kids about Tragedies and Disasters: Tips from World Vision

When disasters like Japan’s earthquake and tsunami, often our children will likely catch a glimpse of the disturbing footage of the devastation of will have questions about what’s going on. Below are some tips compliments of the humanitarian organization World Vision on how to talk with children about this disaster and its effect. World Vision [...]

Easing the Anxiety of Kindergarten

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Do you find yourself feeling anxious about how your child will adjust to their new environment? As parents we prepare ourselves for their first day of school but what can we do to prepare them for their special day? Take a look at these helpful hints that are sure to provide both you and your [...]

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