September 30, 2021 It was a visit to her sisters outside...
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Black Breastfeeding Week Highlights Racial Disparities and the Importance of Breastfeeding to Black Infants
September 30, 2021 If you’ve noticed a lot of images of...
Celebrating Filipino American History Month
October 2021 Each year, the United States recognizes Filipino American History during the month of October. As the second-largest Asian American group in the country and the third-largest ethnic group in California, Filipino Americans have played a critical part in...
Preserving the past, preparing new generations through dual language learning
September 23, 2021 When I think...
Pandemic Brings Socio-Emotional Challenges for Back to Preschool
August 26, 2021 (Editor’s Note: This is the...
Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month: September 15th – October 15th
September/October 2021 Hispanic communities — the largest ethnic minority group in the United States, according to Pew Research Center — have made enormous contributions to the history, culture and achievements of the United States. In celebration of Hispanic...
Early Childhood Matters – August 2021
Back to School Advice for Parents of Early Learners
August 26, 2021 | 5 minute read Under the shadow...
For This New Mom, a Doula was the Key to Joyous Childbirth
August 23, 2021 When Terika Hameth found out she was pregnant last year, her initial joy was soon overwhelmed by anxiety. “I thought, ‘What if I die?’” she said. Her fear was not misplaced. Black women in Los Angeles County are four times more likely to die from...
Black Breastfeeding Week is August 25-31!
August 3, 2021 When it comes to breastfeeding, racial equity is an issue. According to the Centers for Disease Control, fewer than 60% of Black mothers have ever breastfed compared to 75% of white mothers. Breastfeeding builds immunities, is free and provides...
