essays

Here’s to the grandmothers who have shaped generations of women and mothers

In light of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, I am reminded of the passing of my own grandmother and the importance of grandmothers all across the globe.

My strict parents became indulgent grandparents who spoil my kids rotten—and it’s great

The joy I feel knowing my two sons are being undeniably spoiled with love, food, gifts, candy—and everything else good this world has to offer—is one of such completeness and gratitude.

‘New Girl’ is (still) my go-to comfort watch

"You're my mama bear, girl."

Latinx moms of this generation are taking care of their mental health in the most necessary ways

All you need is one person taking small steps to create generational change and generational healing.

My ‘unnecessary’ Target trips are ABSOLUTELY necessary—and I’m not sorry for it

Because as a mom, we all need a place that feels crucial to our identity—and Target is just that place.

One-parent-one-child trips are a wonderful way to bond

Not only are one-parent-one-child trips a wonderful way to bond, but they can also be happiness anchors with lasting memories for years to come.

I travel with my kids even if they don’t remember it (or appreciate it)

Family vacations seep into our hearts and minds in ways that we might not even realize. 

I’m dating myself again—and it’s everything

I’ve been consumed by motherhood and marriage for so long. It’s time to get to know me again.

How I’m raising proud Hispanic children

I realized that my children don’t need to relive my childhood to appreciate their heritage, just like I didn’t have to relive my father’s. They will appreciate being Hispanic in a different way than me. 

Showing a little PDA in front of your kids is more than OK—it’s healthy!

It allows children to remain rooted in a healthy view of family, marriage and love.

I unapologetically embrace being a ‘mean mom’—because it’s necessary

However, setting boundaries is a necessary part of parenting.

‘Maternal instinct’ is a myth—and parents are struggling because of it

The only way we can move beyond the myths of motherhood is to keep speaking our truth.

Moms are the ‘default parent’ because society doesn’t give us any other option

Maybe when we stop treating fathers as secondary, the needs and wants of moms won’t fall to the wayside.

Introverted kids need friends, too

Here's how one therapist says parents can help.

I’m done having babies, and I wasn’t ready for the grief

Grief over the empty nest syndrome. Of not being needed in the same way. Of having to rediscover who I am apart from children.

The student loan forgiveness is a game-changer for me, my family and our future

Not everyone agrees with Biden's plan to forgive student loans, but for young families trying to survive in the US, it's a huge step forward.

To the mama struggling to evolve alongside her kids

Some days you might feel lost, but you are still here.

My breastfeeding journey ended abruptly—and I wasn’t prepared for the grief that followed

This was a sudden loss of something both beautiful and painful that had become deeply ingrained into my identity as a woman and a mother

To the godparents who love our children like their very own

Perhaps we don’t show our appreciation enough, but you are an essential part of our family’s support system—and we don’t know what we’d do without you.

How my baby’s NICU journey changed me as a mom

I did what they told me for years I couldn't do. I got pregnant and gave birth to our little girl. And yet, it wasn't the redemption story I'd imagined in my mind.