by I am a woman of mixed heritage (African-American and Mexican) married to a Korean-American. Together we have four children that are a blend of all of these cultures. We live an intentional life bringing in inspirations that reflect our multicultural reality. I love passing down my rich heritage to our children. I also love […]
Diwali Almond Joy Bites Recipe
by Diwali, aka Deepavali, falls on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. The holiday is commonly known as the festival of lights. It is celebrated every autumn between October and November, and commemorates the “victory of good over evil.” It is a time for reflection, fun, gift-giving, and family feasting. Diwali recipes feature many sweet and delicious […]
How to Cope With Sending Your Child to a School That Isn’t Diverse
by Back to school jitters really do exist. As a middle school counselor, I still get them. They come weeks before school even starts. For minority children attending a school that isn’t diverse, I can only imagine the jitters that they feel. It’s difficult to be the minority in any situation, but especially school. It can be difficult […]
World Music for Kids: A Multilingual Round-Up of Song Lists
by Music connects us to culture in an almost magical way. We are transported to specific times of life or travels, just by overhearing that certain song on the radio. As parents raising global citizens, it makes sense that we want to fill our homes with songs from around the world. World music is a […]
Lessons from a Multicultural Life
by “I’m Greek-American, where are you from?” he said. “I was born and raised in Puerto Rico,” I answered. “I guess we are both American,” he added. And so it began, our multicultural life over thirty years ago. Two children, two languages, and three cultures. Finding a balance between all three was sometimes a challenge, […]
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