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Great Educational Things To Do In Gainesville With Kids

I love small cities and I love discovering new places.  I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised on our recent family trip to Gainesville as I did not expect to find so many awesome and educational activities for the kids.  There is so much more to Gainesville than being the home to the Florida … Read more

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Games For Learning Social Skills And Emotions

“This is a sponsored post in partnership with The Network Niche Influencer Agency and Fun and Function.” #empoweringdifferent Many of you know that Ariane is on the autism spectrum. We have come a long way from those days not so long ago where I used to spend every single afternoon taking her to therapies. The … Read more

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Why Latino Students Need To Apply For A Scholarship Now!

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HSFstories #cbias #CollectiveBias My parents did not have the opportunity to pursue a higher education. Being the oldest I was the first one in my family to get a college degree. Going to college was my parent’s dream and mine … Read more

8 Ways To Teach Kids About Kindness

  Lately there is so much negativity and so many “bad” things happening in the world and that is why I believe it’s more important than ever to teach our kids to be kind every day.  Teaching kindness to children is something that is easy to do and I truly believe that when you spread … Read more

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5 Ways To Teach Your Children To Give Back

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of General Mills®. The opinions and text are all mine. Ever since my kids started school I’ve been a big fan of the Box Tops for education program.  I remember when my daughter started kindergarten, we where going through tough times economically and although Paula … Read more

Making College Dreams Come True For The Latino Youth

This is part of a sponsored campaign with DiMe Media and Coca-Cola. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Both of my parents have worked very hard to ensure that my brother and I get a good education. Neither of my parents had the opportunity to go to college. They both came to the US from … Read more

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7 Tips For Getting Kids Ready For Going Back To School

Getting kids ready for going back to school doesn’t have to be some dreaded looming chore you’re not looking forward to. Going back to school can be fun and with these tips for getting kids ready to back to school this transition will be a breeze! The scent of new school supplies is in the … Read more

Why We Need More Latino Nurses

The Latino population is growing fast in the U.S., and that means we need to think about how our healthcare system can best serve everyone. This brings us to an important point: “Why We Need More Latino Nurses?” Well, when we have more Latino nurses, patients can connect better with them. It’s not just about … Read more