Raising Nuestros Ninos: Bringing Up Latino Children in a Bicultural World [Paperback]

All parents want their children to thrive and succeed, but Latino parents face a unique set of challenges -- passing along our much-cherished cultural traditions and values, while sending our sons and daughters into an increasingly fast-paced and often homogeneous world, where it's easy to lose sight ofnuestra familiaand the legacy of past generations. Now, an award-winning Latina in the field of early childhood education (and a mother herself) has assembled an indispensable reference for Hispanic parents and caregivers of children from birth to age twelve. A practical reference as well as a precious treasury ofla cultura, Raising Nuestros Niñoscovers:
* Our History, Traditions, and Culture: Lessons to share with your children, and simple ways to enrich your child's development and self-esteem as you celebrate your heritage
* Your Child's Social, Emotional, and Intellectual Skills: How to encourage these vital areas of a youngster's development, and why an environment rich in Latino culture will enhance your child's future
* The Value of Family and Community: The cornerstones of effective parenting that have supported and nurtured generations of Latino households
Filled with the latest research as well as personal anecdotes, songs, recipes,dichos,and games,Raising Nuestros Niñoswill provide a rich cultural framework designed to help you parent effectively and responsibly, as you pass along the priceless gift ofnuestra cultura.Gloria G. Rodriguez, Ph.D.,is the founder, president, and CEO of Avance, a nonprofit family support and education program that provides services and training to Hispanic parents across the country and in Latin America. Both Avance, which has won numerous awards, and Rodriguez have been featured inThe New York Times, Parentsmagazine, andLatina.Gloria Rodriguez lives in San Antonio, Texas, where Avance is based.Contents
Foreword
Acknowledgment
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