La Calavera Catrina

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...
Raising our Girls to be Confident Women

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...
When Panic Attacks

When Panic Attacks

by Nicole Bueno If you have ever experienced feeling an overwhelming sense of intense fear, worry, and anxiety, that seemed to come out of the blue, you may have experienced a panic attack.  Common symptoms of a panic attack include heart palpitations, an increase in...
Top Picks for Day of the Dead

Top Picks for Day of the Dead

by Linda Castillo Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1 in Mexico and many other countries. It is a time where family and friends gather to pray and remember loved ones who passed away. The holiday includes several...
Taking Mom out of the Spotlight

Taking Mom out of the Spotlight

by Angela Hedges Another day begins with the predictable sounds of motherhood. The screaming. The tears. The lectures. The tantrums. The thud of a parenting book being thrown against the wall. All those vows to be a calm, firm mom fade against the reality of mushy...