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The Importance of Early Literacy, Mindfulness, and Family Connection in Childhood Development by Amy Sedeño
As a mother and advocate for early childhood education, I am constantly reminded of the importance of helping our children develop a love for reading from an early age. Early literacy not only prepares children for academic success—it lays the groundwork for emotional intelligence and social skills. But what if we could enrich this journeyContinue reading “The Importance of Early Literacy, Mindfulness, and Family Connection in Childhood Development by Amy Sedeño”
Learning to Give Myself Grace by Romy Moreno
Acceptance and surrendering to what is; has been my greatest lesson. It’s a practice that I continue to work on and evolve so it adapts to what is going on in my life. As moms, we don’t give ourselves enough credit. We do so much and are so much for so many people, we deserve to give ourselves grace.
Womb of our Mothers: Sacred Space for Healing by Heidi Ronquillo
Hope creates sacred space for human life. It allow us to grow and manifest the life of our dreams.
Growing the Pizarro’s – A story of a Mother honoring her Daughters Life by Natalie Pizarro
I want my pieces to be relatable. I want them to say -”that with any loss, you will always have a piece of your heart missing”. This piece embodies a curved heart and at the corner a small piece is carved out within that heart. The mother of pearl represents motherhood. Leaving me and anyone who’s lost someone – to learn to live with a piece of your heart missing.
My Own Pregnancy Advocate by Unnati Patel
I know that I owe the success of my second pregnancy to my advocating for
myself and doing what was best for my body and baby. This experience made it clear that
women need help and guidance in advocating for their own, and their babies’, needs.
Bonded by the Sea by Susana Ramirez
I had no time to remember who I was, and I certainly didn’t have the energy to find myself. I knew that I had to stop this cycle of self-abuse and neglect. I owed it to my daughter, but most importantly, I owed it to myself.
Blossoming a Business During a Pandemic: A Story of Creative Learning By Betty Williams
Turn your hobby into a paycheck: do what you love; and what you’re good at.
Parking Lot Panic by Bianca Liu
I found myself on the floor of a parking lot a few blocks from home. I had recently gotten an Apple Watch and was eager to reach those 10,000 steps. It happened fifteen minutes into my evening walk, my body couldn’t take it anymore and it stopped moving. When I say “moving,” I mean voluntaryContinue reading “Parking Lot Panic by Bianca Liu”
A Letter From Me to Them by Gelsandra Guzman
I never knew how it felt to receive affection from a mother. That warm feeling of motherly instincts was far from recognizable to me. My mother was anything but nurturing. I would’ve done everything in my power to have her lay on the couch and hug me when I was younger. Little did I knowContinue reading “A Letter From Me to Them by Gelsandra Guzman”