Parenting, Media, and Everything In Between
Latino
From a goat-sucking demon known as el chupacabras to the Incan goddess Pachamama, the legends of North, South, and central America provide fertile ground for movie adventures, TV fables, and even... read more
0 comments
|
7/1/2019
Senior Manager, Latino Content | Aunt of one
Every American kid knows about the Super Bowl and the World Series. But the World Cup may be less familiar -- unless you play the so-called "beautiful game," or your family has roots in a soccer-... read more
1 comment
|
2/8/2019
Manager of Community Partnerships | Auntie
As awards season leads up to this year's Oscars celebration -- the 91st Academy Awards -- we can't help but reflect on the list of family-friendly Latino films, characters, and actors that have been... read more
0 comments
|
9/19/2018
Guest blogger | Mom of two
Growing up as an English speaker in the United States, I rarely thought about language. But after living and working in Costa Rica (where I met my future husband), I knew when I got pregnant that I... read more
1 comment
|
6/20/2018
Dir. Latino Content & Outreach | Mom of two
I never had to cross the border by risking my life in the desert or jumping over "La Bestia," the Mexican "Death Train" many Central Americans use to get to the U.S. to seek a better life. But I know... read more
1 comment
|
8/31/2017
Dir. Latino Content & Outreach | Mom of two
Fighting Hollywood stereotypes has been tough enough for Latino and Hispanic artists. But it's nothing compared with the negative political rhetoric aimed at them. Ongoing attacks and detrimental... read more
1 comment
|
8/30/2017
Senior Manager, Latino Content | Aunt of one
If you want proof that America has moved beyond Leave It to Beaver, look at today's prime-time TV lineup. The success of shows such as Black-ish, Fresh Off the Boat, and Modern Family proves that... read more
0 comments
|
8/28/2017
Dir. Latino Content & Outreach | Mom of two
If you're raising your kids to be bilingual, you're probably aware of the usual methods parents use to encourage kids to speak two languages. But there can be bumps in the road. Kids resist. You get... read more
0 comments
|
Pages
Follow this blog: 
Search by Age and Topic
By topic
Our bloggers
Follow Common Sense
