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empanadas for national empanada day

April 8 is here, and you know what that means: it’s National Empanada Day! Historically, empanadas were brought from Spain before they spread throughout Latin America. These easy-to-make pastries were first mentioned in 1520 in a cookbook published in Catalan.

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parent and toddler reading a book

Parents play a crucial role in toddler language development. After all, they are the child’s first teacher and caregiver. Part of your role as a parent includes making sure that your child learns to read, write, and speak at a

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mother playing wooden toy with her baby

Ever wondered what your baby would say if it could talk back? Sometimes, when your infant cries, it’s hard to figure out whether your kid is hungry or wants cuddles. It would be such a relief if only your baby

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child playing with chalk for self-regulation

Kids in their toddler years like to move around and explore their surroundings! Wouldn’t you agree? But sometimes, they’ll need to stay put and this is where self-regulation comes in. Self-regulation is an important life skill that helps them practice

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International Women's Day honoring Latina and Hispanic women

Day by day, women of different races from different walks of life struggle to prove their worth, whether in politics, entertainment, or academics. But no matter what other people say, nothing can stop these brave women from being a beacon

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dealing with speech delays in toddlers

Children pick up language and other skills at their own pace, and no two kids have the same progress. However, you can pay attention to different language development milestones so you’ll know what your little one can achieve when they

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