by Linda Castillo When I was pregnant I worried about becoming a mother. I could not even imagine that this little precious life would be in my hands and that my husband and I would be responsible to raise her. It was an overwhelming thought that every day my little one would depend on me. It wasn’t until my daughter was born that I truly realized how much a mother … [Read more...] about A Mother’s Inspiration
Archives for October 2012
Hearing Voices
by Angela Hedges Before having kids I envisioned talking with my children about all the wonderful thoughts in their heads. Our conversations would be like watching an episode of Kids Say the Darnedest Things. The days would pass with games and ideas and hugs. I’d discipline in a firm but loving tone when that was even necessary. Mostly we’d explore and laugh and … [Read more...] about Hearing Voices
Uncap Their Future Scholarship by Coca-Cola Company & Hispanic Scholarship Fund
by Linda Castillo As a young child the importance of education and hard work was instilled in me at a very young age. My father would always want me to get good grades. I remember when I was struggling with pre-algebra, my father would help me night after night to make sure that I scored an A on the test. One time during one of our tutor sessions, he mentioned that he never … [Read more...] about Uncap Their Future Scholarship by Coca-Cola Company & Hispanic Scholarship Fund
La Calavera Catrina
by Linda Castillo As the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration approaches I wanted to find out more about the popular figure La Calavera Catrina (‘The Elegant Skull’) or today as we know her La Catrina. Have you ever seen La Catrina? If you don’t know of La Catrina chances are you may have seen her but not even realized it. La Catrina is a tall, beautifully … [Read more...] about La Calavera Catrina
Raising our Girls to be Confident Women
by Linda Castillo As a mother to an 18-month old daughter, I do everything I can to encourage her development so that she can reach her full potential. I want to provide a nurturing foundation for her to become a strong, intelligent and independent woman. Right now our daughter is surrounded by love and positivity but I worry about what will happen when she goes into the … [Read more...] about Raising our Girls to be Confident Women