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Back to School Tips for Single Mothers

Migdalia Rivera, Founder of Latina On a Mission, shares her personal Back to School Tips for Single Mothers. While LOAM was compensated for said post, the tips remain those of the author. With school back in session in many parts of the country, I wanted to share my "Back to School Tips for Single Mothers". [...]

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5 Tips On How to Talk To Children About Tragedies

by Migdalia Rivera

Mother and Son Talking | Latina On a Mission

With the recent tragedies in Boston and West Texas, parents must find a way to reassure children in an age appropriate manner. Younger children may not understand and need assurance. While older children can become overwhelmed with the constant media coverage. Children process these things differently. To help parents respond, Latina On a Mission asked [...]

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Sons Should Come With A Disclaimer

by Migdalia Rivera

"You're my Wonder Mom." My tween proclaimed those words this past week. His back had been badly hurt playing Dodge-ball in school and he could not walk. As I lifted him up, I winched but did not let him see. He is no longer a baby. He weighs more then 105 lbs. Yet, last week [...]

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In Celebration of Single Mothers

by Migdalia Rivera

This Mother's Day, Latina On a Mission and ViveMejor.com want to celebrate the unsung heroes in a multitude of households: single Mothers. According to the census, there are over 10 million single moms with children under 18. They are driven and successful. They work. They nurture. They do. All. The. Time. Today we want to [...]

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