6 Breakfast for DinnerIt was a surprise, a treat, and a strategy although as a kid at the time, I felt […] This entry was posted in Encouragement Food Laughter & Joy Money and thrift Musings about life Parenting The Family Uncategorized and tagged hard times making do making ends meet scrambled eggs women friendship on September 29, 2020 by Candelaria Silva
2 Keep your eyes on the prize: finish the degree!Dear Daughter, You have delivered them to college (Morehouse and North Carolina A&T). What you’ve been grooming them […] This entry was posted in Advice Children Dorchester Love & relationships Musings about life Parenting The Family and tagged advice for college finishing college finishing what you start getting your degree Graduating from high school grandchildren grandmother's advice keep your eyes on the prize Morehouse College North Cartolina A&T on September 3, 2019 by Candelaria Silva
4 How to stick to a jobRecently, I’ve had conversations with and about four youngish adults (all in their early thirties) and one fortyish […] This entry was posted in Advice Parenting self-esteem The Family Work & working and tagged how to stick to a job work discipline tips Young adults on March 22, 2014 by Candelaria Silva
2 How could you not know it was a bad idea? ...Tide came up with the concept of detergent pods (single-dose laundry detergent). In its design and original packaging […] This entry was posted in Green Concerns Parenting on September 2, 2013 by Candelaria Silva
4 The Sweetest Spot of ParentingWhen your children are young, between the ages of birth – 12 or so, you are in the […] This entry was posted in Laughter & Joy Love & relationships Parenting words of wisdom on August 23, 2013 by Candelaria Silva
4 Brown Boy Down (for Travon)He’s a boy doing boy things but because he’s brown his actions (walking, standing, breathing) brings a frown, […] This entry was posted in Black People Boston Musings about life Parenting Power - Politics & Race on July 29, 2013 by Candelaria Silva
The Inoculation EffectThe Inoculation Effect happens when a child, in disadvantaged circumstances, is guided through childhood by his/her parents to […] This entry was posted in learning Musings about life Parenting Power - Politics & Race Reading on July 2, 2013 by Candelaria Silva
4 More than OneOne of the most important lessons we can teach our kids, particularly in their young adolescence, is the concept of […] This entry was posted in Advice Encouragement Parenting on June 28, 2013 by Candelaria Silva
2 So my son is dating a white womanSo my son is dating a white girl woman. My son is dating a specific woman. I’m okay […] This entry was posted in Love & relationships Parenting on March 22, 2013 by Candelaria Silva
5 Can’t find the appropriate Father’s Day Card…I am in the store buying father’s day cards – one for my step-dad, one for my husband, […] This entry was posted in Parenting The Family on June 16, 2011 by Candelaria Silva
5 Thank you on Mother’s Day – a message to my ...On Mother’s Day I must say thank you: Thank you to my daughter, my first born, who made […] This entry was posted in Celebration Memories Parenting The Family Tribute on May 8, 2011 by Candelaria Silva
1 Giving back (a post from Well,Then)Well,Then is the online community of Harvard Pilgrim. In video blogs and blog posts people share ideas and experiences under […] This entry was posted in Community Parenting The Family on December 8, 2010 by Candelaria Silva
4 Happy Mother’s Day to my childrenHappy Mother’s Day, Amber & Cy. Without you, there would be no Mother’s Day for me.You are the […] This entry was posted in Celebration Parenting The Family With Gratitude & Thanks on May 6, 2009 by Candelaria Silva
I Wish Nothing but the Best for You(A message for teens and young adult children) I’m your mother, your aunty, your teacher, your friend.I wish […] This entry was posted in Encouragement Parenting Rants on July 24, 2008 by Candelaria Silva