Watch for the warning signs of youth suicide
Commentary by Carey Juez-Perez, Licensed Clinical Social Worker As parents, it’s our job to educate ourselves and our children on mental health issues. Those issues include youth suicide. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among ages 10-24 and the 10th leading cause of death among elementary children. Thus, as parents, we must learn […]
Teach your children a balanced use of technology
American culture relies on technology. Technological devices provide our main sources of entertainment, communication and research information. At work, we use technology every day, whether it’s a computer, a cash register or equipment at a doctor’s office. Even schools have computers for children to research subjects, take tests, complete math problems and type reports. As […]
How to involve your children in household chores
Commentary by Carey Juez-Perez, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Getting children involved in household chores is a great way to teach responsibility. By doing household chores, children learn the importance of contributing, helping others and developing independence. Here are a few factors you should consider in determining what chores your children should do: *Their ages: Typically, […]
Poor school attendance can hurt a child’s well-being
Commentary by Carey Juez-Perez, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Poor school attendance can greatly impact a child’s well-being. When poor attendance becomes a pattern – typically defined as two absences per month – absences can negatively impact a child’s academic performance. For example, students with attendance concerns in preschool, kindergarten and the first grade are more […]
Goya Foods Offers $100,000 Culinary Arts & Food Science Scholarships To Students Nationwide
JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Goya Foods, America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company, will offer five $20,000 nationwide Culinary Arts and Food Science Scholarships, granted annually, to five students entering their freshman year of college with an undergraduate degree in culinary arts and/or a food science. One of the five scholarships will go […]
How to create an effective to-do list
There’s always something to keep us busy, whether it’s a big project at work, taking our children to school, making dinner or keeping up with housework. Many people create to-do lists to help organize their days and accomplish their goals. Although this can be helpful, a list can quickly become overwhelming. Here are a few […]
More Americans celebrating Christmas without religion, study suggests
A new Pew Research Center study suggests that although 90 percent of Americans celebrate Christmas, the elements of American Christmas celebrations are changing. According to The New York Times, the study was based on a survey conducted with 1,503 adults. It found that Americans still celebrate Christmas, but are more likely to do so in […]
Hispanics have developed their own Christmas traditions
By Tere Siqueira Christmas is celebrated in many ways around the world. In America and many other countries, the Dec. 25 holiday is celebrated with gifts under a Christmas tree, lights in the windows, mailing Christmas cards to loved ones, turkey dinners and stockings hanging by the fireplace. And Latino households in the United States […]
Seven tasks to do before 7 a.m.
Commentary by Carey Juez-Perez Morning can be hectic, what with getting ready, eating breakfast and rushing to get to work on time. Here are seven tips to help make your mornings stress-free: 1. Prepare the night before: Start by picking out your clothes for the next day and packing your lunch ahead of time. If […]
United Way Program Propels Students To College, Beyond
By Binita Dahal Graduating from Park University would’ve been a stretch for a child of immigrants, if not for the United Way of Greater Kansas City. That child, Wendy Medina, 25, of Kansas City, received invaluable financial assistance through United Way’s Launch program. Started six years ago, the cost-sharing program has generated approximately $670,000 for […]