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Modern Mami is a parenting and lifestyle column exploring the realities of modern motherhood through a Latina lens. Covering topics that range from wellness and culture to parenting tips and expert advice, it offers an honest and relatable perspective on balancing life, family, and self-care.
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Adrienne Bailon-Houghton shares her motherhood joys, faith rituals, and her love for Latino household staple
celebrated Mother’s Day by sharing heartfelt stories about motherhood, family traditions, faith, self-care, and raising her son, EverBy Shirley Gomez
5 unexpected Earth Day crafts and activities for kids that inspire eco-friendly fun
Kids are naturally curious about the world around them, so introducing them to hands-on projects gives them purpose and directionBy Shirley Gomez
What type of mom are you? The 1990s mother archetypes taking over 2026
A generational re-evaluation of how families talk about food, health, and self-image.By Shirley Gomez
Easter basket ideas for kids: Fun and screen-free picks parents love
Here’s how to build a kid-approved Easter basket that feels exciting, fresh, and thoughtfulBy Shirley Gomez
Millennial and Gen-z moms are turning to grandma’-inspired crafts: Here’s why everyone should do the same
Grandma's hobbies are back, and they’re rewriting the rules of digital detoxBy Shirley Gomez
Family-friendly ways to ring in 2026 in New York City
Here’s how to make NYC 2026 a night (and day) your family will talk about long after the confetti settles.By Shirley Gomez
Top 7 Christmas activities for toddlers that spark learning and Holiday magic
These Christmas activities for toddlers are joyful, development-friendly, and realistic for real-life parentsBy Shirley Gomez
Top 7 educational gifts for toddlers
These are parent-approved, educator-loved, and widely available from major retailersBy Shirley Gomez
The YouTube Santa Cam kids can’t stop watching in 2025
The magical 24/7 peek inside Santa’s workshopBy Shirley Gomez
Flu season warning: What parents need to know about this year’s rising risks
Many of the infections being reported involve a new offshoot of the Type A H3N2 influenza virusBy Shirley Gomez
School psychologists reveal therapeutic screen time is good for kids: Here's how it works
Recent research backs this upBy Shirley Gomez
How parents can teach financial literacy from toddler to teen
Between influencers flaunting luxury hauls and teens comparing lifestyles online, social media can distort realityBy Shirley Gomez
Pregnant on the Victoria’s Secret runway: 6 models who walked while expecting
From secret early pregnancies to full baby bumps front and center, these women showed that motherhood doesn’t dim your glowBy Shirley Gomez
Gentle parenting vs traditional discipline: Expert insights, real tools, and what actually works
Many parents today feel stuck between being nurturing and being strict. The experts insist you don’t have to chooseBy Shirley Gomez
7 signs your toddler is ready to be potty trained
Potty training is one of those big milestones every parent both looks forward to and secretly dreadsBy Shirley Gomez
Food bar ideas parents should consider as an after-school activity to avoid dinner battles
The genius of a DIY food bar is that it works for every taste, every appetite, and every ageBy Shirley Gomez
How to keep bugs away from kids’ hair during Back-to-School season
A bug in your kid’s hair is never a sign of dirtiness; it just means they’re social and in close contact with friendsBy Shirley Gomez
The truth about kids’ screen time: What experts really want parents to know
Learn how to survive as a busy parent in the digital ageBy Shirley Gomez
FAFO Parenting: Experts share why 'Find Out' is the new buzzword in raising kids
It’s a balance of stepping back without walking awayBy Shirley Gomez