Parenting

Five playdough piles stacked on top of each other.

Simple Homemade Playdough Recipe

Stephanie Chavez 2 July 4 Comments

7 minutes

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #InsideOutEmotions #CollectiveBias Have you watched the Pixar movie Inside Out? We finally watched it last weekend, and I […]

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DIY Milk Carton Dollhouse.

Stephanie Chavez 28 May 13 Comments

3 minutes

This is part of a sponsored collaboration with the California Milk Processor Board and DiMe Media. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Did I ever tell you I used to be a preschool Teacher? […]

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These are not for disciplining children!

Is Spanking OK??

Stephanie Chavez 18 September 5 Comments

6 minutes

It finally happened. I instinctively spanked my three-year-old son with my cuchara. ME!! The one who always said “I will never spank my children because it’s wrong,” and “there are better ways […]

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World Prematurity Day: Raising Awareness about RSV

Stephanie Chavez 13 November No Comments

5 minutes

Disclosure: This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Latina Bloggers Connect and MedImmune. Nearly six years ago I was blessed with the best Christmas gift a woman can ask for. My baby girl. She’s beautiful, loving, smart, […]

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A Curious George Halloween PBS Special Premiere

Stephanie Chavez 24 October No Comments

3 minutes

This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Latina Bloggers Connect and WGBH. All opinions are my own. For as long as I can remember, I have always been a fan of PBS’ cherished little monkey Curious George. […]

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Recommended Children’s Books For Spanglish Families

Stephanie Chavez 24 June No Comments

2 minutes

So many books have come into our home since my last book review. I feel like I owe you an apology for not sharing at least the titles of our favorites before returning them to […]

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How to make paper: An activity for young children.

Stephanie Chavez 23 April No Comments

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Talking to kids about recycling and saving trees

Stephanie Chavez 19 April No Comments

6 minutes

Earth Day is around the corner and I am thrilled to be introducing this Global celebration with my 5-year-old. Earlier this week we watched a few short videos about recycling and where the non-recycleables go […]