Here are five easy ways first – time parents can prepare their toddler for the first dental visit. Make it fun, make it flavorful, play pretend, praise and give them positive reinforcement.
Author Archives: Amairani Hernandez
Amairani Hernandez is a native of Los Angeles and a graduate of the California State University of Los Angeles with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. She is a staff multimedia journalist, who focuses on stories about Latinos, including social justice, art, and, culture. Recently, she became a columnist, and writes about her first time mom experiences.
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SoCalGas apoya a los restaurantes propiedad de latinos durante tiempos difíciles
En junio de 2023, 89 restaurantes independientes, incluidos 38 en Los Ángeles, recibieron $5,000 en subvenciones del Fondo de Resiliencia para el Cuidado de Restaurantes de la California Restaurant Foundation. Las subvenciones, que están parcialmente financiadas por una donación de $1,000,000 de Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), se pueden usar para equipos, mejoras tecnológicas, dificultades […]
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SoCalGas supporting Latino-owned eateries during hard times
In June 2023, 89 independently owned restaurants, including 38 in Los Angeles, received $5,000 in grants from the California Restaurant Foundation’s Restaurants Care Resilience Fund. The grants, which are partially funded by a $1,000,000 donation from the Southern California Gas Company, can be used for equipment, technology upgrades, unforeseen hardships, employee retention bonuses and employee […]
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Mami & Me: Gallbladder removal through Laparoscopic surgery
Last month, I went to Kern Medical Hospital to have my gallbladder removed, as I had been diagnosed with gallstones and was suffering from gallbladder attacks. My anxiety was through the roof that morning. I woke up three times before my alarm. Although I am not a religious person, I have learned that in situations like this, you must have some hope. As a result, I began praying that I would make it out of surgery alive and be reunited with my family afterward. It worked.
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Mami & Me: How I found out I had gallstones with Biliary Colic
At the ER, they asked me all types of questions, but they couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me. It wasn’t until they did an ultrasound that they found one stone in my gallbladder. You have no idea how shocked I was to learn that. I’ve never had any health issues in my life.
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CHARLENE DIMAS-PEINADO, CEO of Wellnest, advocates for mental health
While Mental Health Awareness Month was observed last month in May, the issue is often front-and-center for many Latinos and family members who support them in their mental health journey to recovery.
Charlene Dimas-Peinado, is the President and CEO of Wellnest, a $32 million nationally recognized trauma informed behavioral health and housing organization in Los Angeles. She is the first Latina President & CEO of Wellnest since its founding in 1924.
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Watching my partner become a father for the first time
This is your first Father’s Day celebration. Watching you become a father to Levi has given me the opportunity to see all the things I love about you in a new light. The day Levi was born, you automatically went into dad mode without hesitation. Thank you, for this journey. Happy Father’s Day!
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Mami & Me: Returning to work after maternity leave was heartbreaking
As a first time mother it can be a little overwhelming adjusting to the new you but, don’t be afraid to ask for accommodations that will help you best balance work and family time.
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After earning a coveted $50,000 scholarship from Edison International, student aims to change the economy via science
Avalon High School student, Arlene Cazares Garcia, was surprised last month with a $50,000 STEM scholarship from Edison International. Each year, only 30 high school students from Southern California are selected for scholarships by the Edison program. Edison International is the parent company of Southern California Edison and one of the largest corporate philanthropic companies.
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The Public Health Department helping communities affected by COVID-19
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) recognizes the vital work of its partner organizations, such as the East LA Women’s Center (ELAWC), which supports Latina women, mothers and girls in underserved and vulnerable communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. At the ELAWC, people can be seen by a therapist or a case manager so that they can access their needs individually.
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Latino South Gate High School student awarded $50,000 college scholarship
In order to help students pursue a STEM major at the higher educational level, the Edison Scholarship program was developed to help students from underserved community members, such as diverse ethnic groups, people with disabilities, women, low-income and LGBTQ+ populations.
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CALÓ on The Street: What does Mother’s Day mean for Latinos?
Dia de las Madres is celebrated on May 10th for those of Mexican, Salvadoran and Guatemalan descent. It is a day when family members celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, spouses and other influential women in our lives who have made a difference in who we are today. But this Sunday, May 14th, is an international holiday for all mothers in the United States. CALÓ NEWS spoke to mothers about what it means to them to be celebrated on this special day.