So, you have a diagnosis, well where do you go from here? If you are like me then you have probably already gone down the rabbit hole that is the autism community. You are looking for any and all information that you can get your hands on. Just relax and take a deep breath. One of the main ...
How to Treat Yourself for Valentine’s Day When Your Love Language Is Self-Care
Dr. Gary Chapman wrote a book in 1992 about the five love languages. In it he outlines the ways that romantic partners express and experience love. They are acts of service, gift-giving, physical touch, quality time, and words of affirmation. And I hate to spoil it for anybody who hasn't read it ...
Books by Afro-Latino Authors You Should Add to Your Reading List
It’s the 90’s and I have just finished reading my 10th book. As a reward I received a coupon for a free personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut. I looked forward to it. And not just because it meant I got a free pizza, but because I absolutely loved reading. My strict Latina mother wouldn’t allow me to ...
My Bilingual Parenting Journey as An Afro-Latina Mother
Being able to speak, read, write, and understand another language at a young age has always been something I'm proud of. When our first son was 18 months old, we enrolled had him in a Spanish immersion preschool. He was surrounded by the Spanish language every day at school. The teachers were ...
Black Parents, What Questions Should You Ask at Your Child’s Therapy Consultation?
Early intervention has been key in why our son is thriving. However, there was so much we learned along the way in terms of therapy because we quickly found out all therapists are not created equal. What is a therapy consultation? The first thing, as with all things it’s good to have a ...
