About the Book

All parents want their children to thrive and succeed, but Latino parents face a unique set of challenges -- passing along much-cherished cultural traditions and values, while helping children keep the lessons of nuestra familia and the legacy of past generations alive. 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 treasury of la cultura, Raising Nuestros Niños is broken into three parts: part 1 delves into the Latino history, traditions, and culture presenting simple ways to enrich a child's development and self-esteem; part (2) looks at the reasons why an environment rich in Latino culture with enhance a child’s social, emotional and intellectual skills; part (3) presents the pillars of effective parenting as they are reflected in the Latino community.

Filled with the latest research as well as personal anecdotes, songs, recipes, dichos (savings), and games, Raising Nuestros Niños will provide a rich cultural framework designed to help Latino parents and caretakers of Latino children parent effectively and responsibly. Recommended to everyone for its insights into Latino culture.