Familia
For Latine caregivers, family is everything. Through relatable advice and authentic voices, we inspire you to raise kind, confident kids rooted in their heritage.
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Does Your Tween Need a Back-to-School Visit to the Nail Salon?
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Bilingual Schools Are Beneficial for Latine Students—But Are Often Inaccessible
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Las Fotos Is Helping LA Teens Change Their Relationship with Social Media
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If You're Worried About Your Latine Teen's Mental Health, You're Not Alone
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How to Raise Confident, Outspoken Latina Teens—According to Experts
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Latine Kids Need to Know That Introversion Isn't a Flaw
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Tap Into These Latin American Traditions to Celebrate the Fall Equinox With Your Kids
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Developing a Healthy Relationship With Latine Foods Is a Matter of Perspective
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For Latines Approaching Puberty, Body Acceptance Is a Priority
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WNBA All-Star Diana Taurasi Leans Into the Tough Stuff, at Home and on the Court
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Sleepovers Are a Tricky Subject for Many Latine Families—Here's How to Decide
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Familia by Parents
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Robin Arzón on Her Family Legacy: “I'm Standing On the Shoulders of Giants”
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For Black and Brown Families in New York, Summer Memories Are Like No Other
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6 Activities To Get You Closer To Your Kids and Your Latine Culture
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Welcome to Familia by Parents
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12 Books That Capture the Essence of Summer for Latine Kids
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Braiding Is a Healing Cross-Cultural Tradition—Here's Why
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¡Vámonos! Bring the Vibrant Fiestas of Latin America Home This Summer
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This Latina Mom and Therapist is Lightening The Mental Load for Bilingual Families
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After Betting on Themselves, Siete Family Foods' Founders Are Paying it Forward to Latine Entrepreneurs
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These Latina Moms Are Releasing Unrealistic Beauty Standards This Summer
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From Embarrassment to Pride: One Mom Uses Mealtime to Preserve Her Family's Heritage
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Social Media Can Be Good for Black and Latine Youth—If They're Digitally Literate
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How to Travel to Puerto Rico Responsibly With Kids
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Teaching My Son to Cook Celebrates Our Cuban Roots—and Breaks Gender Norms
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Why Our Tías Mean Everything to Us
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Teaching My Kid to Be Bilingual Like Me Was No Easy Feat
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15 Famous Latinos Who Will Inspire Your Kids
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4 Ways To Instill Caribbean Pride In Your Kids
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Bedtime Can Be Hard To Navigate for Latine Parents
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Latine Families Are Learning To Leave Hustle Culture Behind
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7 Ways to Foster a Sense of Belonging for Latine Students
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'D'QUE LATINO' Is the Family-Friendly Afro-Latinx Sitcom We've Been Waiting For
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8 Middle Grade Books Our Latine Kids Will Identify With
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The Unraveling of the American Dream
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These Latine Parents Are Embracing Gender-Neutral Language In Their Homes
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3 Latine Self-Care Rituals That Center Your Wellness and Culture
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5 Latina Reproductive Justice Activists On How To Take Action
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'Alma's Way' Creator, Sonia Manzano, Says Grandparents Are Our Culture Keepers
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Embracing My Afro-Latinx Identity is Helping Me Raise Confident Kids
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Hablemos: How Do I Talk To My Family About Colorism?
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Afro-Latine Picture Books That Celebrate Black Latinidad
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Disney's 'Encanto' to Sparked a Therapy Session—but We're Not Mad
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Wilmer Valderrama and Amanda Pacheco on Honoring Their Roots
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These Two Words Can Help Strengthen Your Family Unit
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Here's What Book Banning Means For Latinx Communities
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A Love Letter to My Comadre
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'Encanto' on Disney+ Reminds Us Just How Powerful Latinx Families Are
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10 Unisex Latine Baby Names to Honor Your Roots
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3 Ways to Build Generational Wealth as a Latinx Family