Raising Kids Familia by Parents Familia by Parents For Latine caregivers, family is everything. Through relatable advice and authentic voices, we inspire you to raise kind, confident kids rooted in their heritage. By Parents Editors Updated on September 20, 2024 Fact checked by Sarah Scott Our goal is simple: to empower and inspire as we bring you closer to your people, bolster cultural pride, and encourage you to honor your traditions every day. Grace Bastidas, Editor-in-Chief of Parents Welcome to Familia by Parents. What does familia mean to you? For me, this term stretches beyond the nuclear family to embrace all those people (grandparents, compadres, primos…) whose love and support I lean on to navigate parenthood. They are my village—mi gente—helping me raise kind, compassionate multicultural kids. That’s the same spirit we hope to embody with our new community: Familia by Parents. We’ll amplify the voices of Latine caregivers as we dig into the topics you care most about: bilingualism, identity, multigenerational living—the list goes on. Our goal is simple: to empower and inspire as we bring you closer to your people, bolster cultural pride, and encourage you to honor your traditions every day. I hope you’ll come along for the ride. -Grace Bastidas, Editor-in-Chief of Parents Read More WNBA All-Star Diana Taurasi Leans Into the Tough Stuff, at Home and on the Court New Beginnings Bilingual Schools Are Beneficial for Latine Students—But Are Often Inaccessible Does Your Tween Need a Back-to-School Visit to the Nail Salon? Sleepovers Are a Tricky Subject for Many Latine Families—Here's How to Decide Las Fotos Is Helping LA Teens Change Their Relationship with Social Media Developing a Healthy Relationship With Latine Foods Is a Matter of Perspective Finding Themselves How to Raise Confident, Outspoken Latina Teens—According to Experts If You're Worried About Your Latine Teen's Mental Health, You're Not Alone For Latines Approaching Puberty, Body Acceptance Is a Priority Latine Kids Need to Know That Introversion Isn't a Flaw Embracing Change These Latina Moms Are Releasing Unrealistic Beauty Standards This Summer How to Travel to Puerto Rico Responsibly With Kids 12 Books That Capture the Essence of Summer for Latine Kids Latine Families Are Learning To Leave Hustle Culture Behind Hablemos: How Do I Talk To My Family About Colorism? En La Casa This Latina Mom and Therapist is Lightening The Mental Load for Bilingual Families 10 Unisex Latine Baby Names to Honor Your Roots Bedtime Can Be Hard To Navigate for Latine Parents Rooted in Heritage 4 Ways To Instill Caribbean Pride In Your Kids Braiding Is a Healing Cross-Cultural Tradition—Here's Why Teaching My Son to Cook Celebrates Our Cuban Roots—and Breaks Gender Norms For Black and Brown Families in New York, Summer Memories Are Like No Other Cuídate 3 Latine Self-Care Rituals That Center Your Wellness and Culture These Two Words Can Help Strengthen Your Family Unit 7 Ways to Foster a Sense of Belonging for Latine Students From Embarrassment to Pride: One Mom Uses Mealtime to Preserve Her Family's Heritage