Gift-giving is a big part of Christmas in every culture, however, unlike in most homes in the United States, our family does not place presents under the tree or exchange gifts on Christmas Day. As a Dominican immigrant with a multicultural family, I have kept some of the traditions that are dearest to my heart, and one …
Elayna Fernandez ~ The Positive MOM
I am a firm believer that you can transform your life by transforming your vocabulary. I have put this in practice and it has worked wonders for myself, for my family, and for the moms I mentor. There are some words and phrases that disempower us more than we can imagine. I call them “debilitating …
Usually after all the Christmas celebrations are over, our thoughts turn to New Year’s Resolutions, and we start setting goals we want to achieve. This is a great thing because experts in the science of success have proven that our subconscious mind seeks to make happen when we answer three questions: what? how much? by when? …
I was born on a Thursday. The calendar read December 16th, and the clock 7:20 a.m. I’ve been told my mother had very minimal birth pains and about a 20-minute labor. I was born on the hospital hallway, because, apparently, I was too eager to come to Earth. I’ve always loved my birthday. Being born …
The past few weeks have been intense in helping some of my clients finalize their book proposals, and providing some book publishing advice. I’m also planning my next book and getting a new certification, so I’m super excited about it. Helping moms create a business and life they love that allows them to spend meaningful …
Parenting can be challenging and children don’t come with a manual. We worry whether we are giving them enough, or giving them too much, and feel guilt on a daily basis. Most of us make a lot of mistakes, but fortunately, we can learn from them and we can grow to be better moms. There are many opinions …
As an immigrant to the United States, I am often amazed at all the blessings and opportunities most people enjoy. When I look around, I see many children who enjoy safe drinking water, education, health care, food, and reliable shelter. But one can get lost in the perfect picture and forget that even in this …
One of my most cherished times with my daughters has always been storytime. I love my littles, I love books, and I love storytelling, so there’s no surprise there. But one thing you may not know is that our storytime rarely happens at bedtime. I didn’t own any books when I was growing up, so I really wanted …
Fasting is one of the my favorite rituals because it allows me to experience more balance in life, expand my consciousness, align with my divine purpose, and experience greater healing and joy in my life. Fasting is willingly abstaining of food and liquid, for a defined period, and for a defined purpose. I observe a …
Earlier today, my 27-month-old daughter sat in front of my computer, started “typing,” and declared: “I’m blogging!” It was the cutest thing ever. I felt the sense of pride as I thought: “she wants to be like mom.” It seems that kids are born device savvy these days, and that boundaries and standards are increasingly difficult to set …