This is a sponsored partnership between Robitussin and LatinaMoms.com From the impact of The New Boom and Magical Realism on American literature to the work of translators and literati, Latin American literature definitely changed the world. Curious to know more about these literature-changing examples? We’ve got you covered. Robitussin presents some iconic moments in Latin American literature that have given voice to an entire continent, one page at a time. The New Boom The Latin American Boom was a movement in the 1960s and 1970s. It featured work from influential Latin American ..read more

Astrology is a fundamental part of a Latino upbringing. We would watch famed Puerto Rican astrologer Walter Mercado every day on TV, waiting to hear our horoscope and predictions for our future. We believe in angel numbers, good and bad energies, and even wear amulets to protect against the evil eye.  While we may not have realized it, these customs have always been closely linked to astrology. As we have gotten older and social media has begun to take over, we have found more and more people who are astrology experts and can offer us a glimpse into this world.  If you have been on ..read more

Have you ever wanted a second chance at something? A complete redo on specific moments that in some shape or form altered your life’s path? This is precisely the range of possibilities that films like “Everything Everywhere All at Once” address. We’re seeing the multiverse trend populating Hollywood films’ plots. But why now? Why is this trend becoming more popular now? Is it because we’re experiencing a higher sense of FOMO after the pandemic, or is it some inner coping mechanism? What does the word ‘multiverse’ even mean? Multiverse is “a theoretical reality that includes a possibly infini ..read more

Did you know that in 2019, 83 percent of American psychologists were white? Where does this leave us Latinx who want to feel represented and heard by a Latinx therapist? It turns out that Hispanics represent the second largest group at only 7 percent. Other minorities include Asians at 4 percent and African Americans at 3 percent, per the American Psychological Association (APA). But at only 7 percent, how can we find a professional mental health therapist that caters to our specific needs? The importance of representation in and out of the therapist’s office Sometimes, we take for granted h ..read more

How often have we heard fairy tales where the princess must be rescued by the prince as if the princess was incapable of saving herself?  For centuries, females have been looked at as the weaker gender that has to be protected. This is especially true in the Latino community, where women are often overprotected within families from a very young age.  Young Latinas are taught even as children to be cautious and motherly, learning to help their mothers in the kitchen, take care of younger siblings, and not be in the presence of other males alone.  These overprotective practices ..read more

Always true to her personality, Madonna says what many women keep quiet when it comes to talking about the challenges of motherhood. Motherhood is undoubtedly one of the most mythologized aspects of human life. From the decision of whether or not to be a mother to the imposed happiness that must come with being a mother, women have always been under scrutiny. For Madonna, the Queen of Pop and political incorrectness, motherhood has been “the hardest thing, the toughest battle.” “Today, I am still struggling to understand how to be a mother and do my job,” the Singer said to Vanity Fair Europe ..read more

It feels like minorities always get the short end of the stick – and in unemployment rates, it’s no different. In fact, CNN reported that as of December, the labor market is currently at 3.5%, which is described as a “historic low.” But guess which groups are still being affected the most?  Latinos and Black women. Though the U.S. economy added an impressive 223,000 jobs into the economy – described as an “extraordinary job growth” and monumentally, the second-best year since 1939 – not all of our community is experiencing the same story. Unemployment rates are higher now than in 2020 f ..read more

We are all riddled with responsibilities and are constantly racing against the clock.  From tight deadlines at work, working excessive overtime, feeling overwhelmed over the rapid increase in the cost of living, and dealing with the repercussions of your toxic family, it is no surprise that you forget to take better care of yourself. The fast-paced nature of our lives can make us forget that we cannot perform adequately if we do not care for ourselves — physically, mentally, and emotionally.  While it is understandable that you want to be in control of all aspects of your life, it ..read more

Oftentimes, the modern Latino family asks their children if they’d prefer a quinceañera or an international trip when they’re approaching their fifteenth birthday. Though the costs of a trip to Europe may sound like a lot at first, you’d be surprised to know it could actually be less expensive than the actual party. Did you know that the average quinceañeras cost about $20,000?  Shocking, we know.  Back in my day, my quinceañera cost my family an estimated $10,000 – and learning this so many years down the road was a complete WTF moment to me. Why on Earth would we spend so much mo ..read more

Some of my most fond memories are of going to my Abuela’s house every summer and feeling all my senses being taken over by the delicious aroma of her food. Food became a way for us to bond with one another, even if distance separated us most of the time.  I often yearn to have one of her warm meals, but I feel as if I’ve lost some of her sazón, all because we never wrote down her recipes. This is why it is essential to document everything from our culture — from history all the way down to recipes. Sure, we can do a quick google search to find information, but how much of it is authenti ..read more