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

By Gloria G. Rodriguez

Book Overview

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 of nuestra familia and 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 of la cultura, Raising Nuestros Ni os covers:
* 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 Ni os will provide a rich cultural framework designed to help you parent effectively and responsibly, as you pass along the priceless gift of nuestra cultura.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B007CKYZGG
• ISBN13: 9780684839691
• Release Date: May 1999
• Publisher: Touchstone Books
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.9" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Seems like a nice book so far

I just got this book yesteday and so far I really like it. I am not a latina but most of my friends are and more importantly my Goddaughters are. I bought this book so I could better understand their heritage that even their parents who were both born and raised here do not really know about. I enjoy reading the dichos, songs, stories as well as recipes and of course the advice in this book.

Inspirational!

Gloria Rodriguez is an inspiration to parents everywhere. If you're even THINKING about ordering this book, DO it. This is a book you will save and cherish.

Every Latino Family in the U.S. should have this book.

Raising Nuestros Ninos is by far, the best parenting book I have read. The book has helped me truly recognize my children and myself as bicultural. She addresses some difficult questions: what language should I speak to my child in? Is it really a good idea for grandma to babysit? Furthermore, Gloria makes the reader see that being bilingual and bicultural is an asset.I wish all latinas, including teenage moms had access to this incredible book.

EDUCATIONAL INFORMATIVE ENTERTAINING

I FOUND THE BOOK TO BE ENLIGHTENING AND REWARDING. THE AUTHOR SHARES WITH US VALUABLE PARENTING SKILLS AND ADVICE, SHE ALSO INCLUDES CANDID YET REAL LIFE EXPERIENCES IN HER OWN UPBRINGINIG AND ALSO THE RAISING OF HER THREE CHILDREN. THE BOOK ALSO INCLUDES MANY FAVORITE LATINO SONGS AND RECIPES. ALTHOUGH THIS BOOK IS FOCUSED TOWARDS LA FAMILIA, IT SHOULD BE EMBRACED BY ALL. WHETHER YOU ARE ALREADY A PARENT OR SOON TO BE PARENT, THIS BOOK CAN BE A VALUABLE GUIDE IN HELPING TO UNDERSTAND AND RAISE YOUR CHILDREN.

VERY EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIVE YET ENTERTAINING

I FOUND THE BOOK TO BE ENLIGHTENING AND REWARDING. THE AUTHOR SHARES WITH US VALUABLE PARENTING SKILLS AND ADVICE, AND ALSO INCLUDES CANDID AND REAL EXPERIENCES RAISING HER OWN FAMILY. THE BOOK ALSO INCLUDES MANY FAVORITE LATINO SONGS AND RECIPES. WHETHER YOU ARE ALREADY A PARENT OR SOON TO BE PARENT, THIS BOOK CAN BE A VALUABLE GUIDE TO HELP UNDERSTANDING AND RAISING YOUR CHILDREN.