This post has been in me for quite some time now but I’ve been waiting for the perfect time to share. Today I figured, what better time is there to speak about this than during Hispanic awareness month? I have discussed before that many have thought that I am not Hispanic ‘enough’ and this conclusion […]
Taking Days Off Of Work As A Parent Of A Child With Special Needs
My summer is consumed with appointments with doctors, speech therapists, Cognitive Behavioral professionals and more! During the school year, an IEP meeting might need to take place, a field trip that my children want me to go on with them as a parent chaperone may be scheduled or a situation may arise that warrants me […]
His First Dream Ever
Shortly after school this year, I chose to stop my son Victorio’s use of medication for his ADHD. My reason? Quite frankly, my husband and I didn’t see a difference with him on it or off of it. It’s been a real roller coaster being in the classroom and dealing with his “good days” and […]
When Racism Hits The Playground
A few weeks ago when my nephew was staying with us for a few days, we all went to the playground. It’s something that I have done the entire summer with my own boys but we have a routine to accommodate it. The routine that works for us includes going to bed the night before […]
Kids Say the Darndest Things
I have two very inquisitive boys… they ALWAYS ask tons of questions. I know that this is true for most kids (I think most people do) but because I am around children all through the school year, I know that they can truly present us with all types of questions, for better and for worse. […]
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