Wonderful World: Discover Zacatecas
By Tom Sawyer Welcome tourists! In this edition, we will talk about Zacatecas, Mexico, which was considered as the second most important city of the old New Spain and also held the most important battle of the Mexican Revolution. Founded in 1546 due to the discovery of its rich silver mines. It has a population […]
Explore alternatives to childcare
Commentary by Chara Families in America spend lots of money on childcare. More than 10 percent of their income, in fact. According to the Economic Policy Institute, the average cost of infant care each year is $11,201 in Kansas and $8,632 in Missouri. Thus, parents should be aware of the multiple childcare alternatives they have. […]
YouTube, news media confirm “Momo” challenge hoax
By Chara The rumor of a new self-harm challenge spreading online is unfounded, according to the Washington Post. According to the Post, the rumor started on Feb. 17, when a parent sent a warning about the “Momo” challenge to a Facebook group in England. The challenge reportedly involved the presence of a creepy character giving […]
How to build healthy relationships
Commentary by Tere Siqueira Building and maintaining a healthy relationship takes work. Still, there are tips you can use to make relationship development and maintenance a less labor-intensive experience. Some of those tips include the following: *Understand your emotional needs: People who are unaware of their feelings are oblivious to their own emotional urges and […]
Customs give Hispanic Christmas celebrations a unique flavor
By Tere Siqueira For many U.S. Latinos, Christmas is a time to explore the roots of their faith and culture. Some of the key characteristics of Hispanic Christmas celebrations include the following:*Date: Hispanic families typically celebrate on Christmas Eve (Nochebuena in Spanish), rather than Christmas Day. Usually, they gather on Dec. 24 to enjoy a […]
How to keep your children safe this Halloween
Commentary by Yanis De Palma Halloween (Oct. 31) is an exciting night for children, but it also can be a dangerous one. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, children are twice as likely to be hit by a car on Halloween than on other nights of the year. To avoid the most common Halloween-related dangers, try […]
Deported parents could lose children to adoption
By Angie Baldelomar Because of holes in the immigration system, state court judges are granting custody of migrant children to American families, without notifying their parents, a recent Associated Press (AP) investigation revealed. The risk of this happening has grown exponentially, with hundreds of parents deported thousands of miles away. The “zero-tolerance” immigration crackdown of […]
Area Latino recalls experiences of being bullied
By Angie Baldelomar Juan Carlos Soria, a 35-year-old Kansas City area resident, vividly remembers the one time he got physically bullied. It was some time in middle school. Soria was walking from the store back to his house after getting groceries. He was carrying a gallon of milk and two cans of concentrated milk. Then, […]
Parents, be warned: There’s another YouTube “challenge”
Commentary by Eulogio JP Unfortunately, a few times each year, parents must be warned of a new danger their kids might face. This is one of those times. Occasionally, word spreads of a new YouTube challenge. Sometimes, the challenges are fun, innocent and provide good family entertainment. But other times, they’re dangerous and barbaric. […]
Parents’ eviction of son goes against traditional Hispanic values
Commentary by Eulogio JP Most Hispanics find it normal for older children to live with their parents. Many people of other cultures don’t. Strangely, many American parents want to get their children out of the house as quickly as possible. In fact, a New York couple took their 30-year-old son to court to evict him […]