Like most people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, sensory issues with hair care are a common problem. Discover tips and techniques for a stress-free hair cut for an autistic child. This is your guide to sensory-friendly grooming. Finding the right barber shop or hairdresser for your autistic ...
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 ...
Panamanian Food and the Importance of Preserving My Culture
When most people think of Panama they think of the Panama Canal, Noriega, and Panama hats. But you really should be talking about Panamanian food! I think it’s important to talk about food when observing our heritage because it plays such an important role in who we are. Immigrants bring the ...
Raising Proud Afro-Latino Kids
Growing up in Little Rock, Arkansas was hard for me. I never felt like I belonged and to this day it has never felt like home to me. I was born in Panama, and my mother is Panamanian. We immigrated here when I was young. Nobody understood why we were Black and spoke Spanish. Or they would ask me to ...