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Parentification in the Latino Community: Growing Up Too Fast

Too often, we are loading our kids with grown-up responsibilities. Emotional support, family mediation, you name it—they're doing it all when they should just be worrying about kid stuff.

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Can Latino Fathers Confront the Legacy of Machismo and Redefine Masculinity?

For generations, machismo has defined masculinity, but an increasing number of Latino men are doing the inner work of challenging traditional notions of masculinity with the guidance of organizations and advocacy groups dedicated to unlearning machismo.

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Why Going No-Contact Can Be a Life-Changing Act of Self-Respect

Ever reach the point where “talking it out” just isn’t enough?⁠ That's when going no-contact becomes an option, and an act of self-preservation.

The Redefinition of Latino Fatherhood: From Absence to Active Parenting

With 3.52 million Latine families in the U.S. led by single mothers, absent fatherhood is a cultural challenge more than a statistic. But the tide is shifting.

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Myth-Busting Latina Moms: We Did the Research

Growing up, we were all exposed to classic Latino mom phrases like "No comas aguacate si estás enojado." But how much of this health advice actually holds up?

Archaic Holiday Family Party Questions: A Modern Latina’s Guide

For Latinas, awkward questions during family gatherings are practically a seasonal tradition. Navigating them with grace can be difficult if you don't have the tools.

You May Not Know the Term, but Latinas Know the Responsibilities: Kinkeeping

From juggling family dinners to coordinating with relatives, the responsibility of bringing everyone together is a responsibility many Latinas know well. There’s a name for this invisible family and relationship maintenance work.

An Eldest Daughter’s Journey From People Pleasing to Setting Boundaries

From a young age, eldest daughters are taught to prioritize others, often at the expense of their own needs. But what happens when people-pleasing becomes too heavy a burden?

How to Plan When You Are Your Parents’ Retirement Plan

While it's still pretty hard for some of us to even imagine retiring ourselves, many of us bear the weight of being our parents' providers once they reach retirement age. With this expectation in mind, it's important to be equipped on how to navigate your parents' retirement plan, check out our guide for some useful tips.

Can Latino Fathers Redefine Masculinity and Overcome Machismo?

Machismo has cast a long shadow over the Latino community, shaping the beliefs and behaviors of many fathers. But change is possible, and it starts with fathers themselves.⁠ ⁠