This is part of a sponsored collaboration with JCPenney and Latina Mom Bloggers. However, all opinions expressed are my own. I joke that my tween daughter was born an athlete. She is naturally competitive, has the desire to work hard and she enjoys sports. I never had to encourage her to play sports. She wanted… [Read More]
education
College Savings- Are you Ready?
We wrote this post as part of our participation in a blog tour for Latina Mom Bloggers on behalf of MassMutual and received compensation to thank us for taking the time to participate. However, all opinions expressed are certainly our own. When our ‘chiquitos’ were born the world took on an entirely new meaning. Our… [Read More]
VIDEOS: Futuro 2020 Campaign- We learned Parents MUST be Involved
The first round of our Los Tweens & Teens campaign with the Hispanic CREO Futuro 2020 program draws to an end in 2013. We have learned MUCHO in the process that can help parents and kids better communicate to achieve stronger academic success TOGETHER. Our Mami Ambassadors have talked about: The importance of clear communication… [Read More]
Tips for Intervening in Your Child's Education – Teacher Meetings
The Futuro 2020 program has a goal to help parents drive the educational success with their children and change the low graduation levels still found across many Latino and minority communities. When speaking with other parents, the Los Tweens team has found that strong communication between the parent, teachers and the student can almost immediately… [Read More]
Two Great Sites to Get Kids Excited About Spanish
By: Mamiverse Team With the school year already under way in some parts of the country, it’s time to develop or sharpen your child’s bilingual skills. Using technology, be it apps or interactive websites, is appealing to kids and a great way to get them excited about learning spanish. Here are two digital learning platforms to help you get started… [Read More]
Tweens & Teens- Their Future is NOW
Together with the Univision Network team, Los Tweens & Teens strongly believes that education is the key to the success of future U.S. generations. Throughout the week of October 6th we’ll be sharing videos and information about the #EsElMomento and encouraging you to share as well. Join us! This is part of a media campaign… [Read More]
Education – Communication and Engagement
Los Tweens has partnered with Hispanic CREO’s Futuro 2020 campaign to bring you a series of posts and videos on parental involvement, education reform and celebrating children’s achievements. Throughout the Fall of 2013, we will be sharing with you more information on ways that you can be involved with your child’s education – from… [Read More]
Encouraging Education – It's About the Small Things #CelebrateEDU
Celebrate Education/Educación (#CelebrateEDU) is a Los Tweens series promoting celebrating the accomplishments our children achieve in and out of the class-room. This post is the final in a 3 part series sharing the insights of the amazing female employees at Ford Motor Company – our series sponsor. I’ve adored Sheryl Connelly since my first… [Read More]
Introducing New Chores for Back to School
Disclaimer: Los Tweens was provided Tide Vivid White & Bright to review. However, the opinions expressed are solely our own. The start of a new school year marks a growth milestone for our tweens. They are faced with new lessons, greater challenges and responsibilities. This turning point in their lives provides an opportunity for us… [Read More]
Are You Encouraging Summer reading for your tween?
Summer is a great time to keep your tweens reading but letting them explore new titles or genres. And it’s a terrific opportunity to have them read titles by Latinos and multicultural authors that address stories from a cultural, social or community perspective. Titles can be in English, Spanish or other languages but the idea… [Read More]