How to Support Learning at Home
by Karen Nemeth, Ed.M. It is a truly awesome and difficult responsibility to be in charge of not only your family’s well-being and your own work, but your child’s education…
Summer Fun en Casa
Summer Fun en Casa
Did you miss our three exciting bilingual Author Read Alouds and our two family concerts from our Summer Fun en Casa series? See them here! Book Reading: “Behind My Mask”…
New School Year, Now What?
New School Year, Now What?
The beginning of this school year will be like no other. Many districts have already announced their plans to reopen schools. To control the spread of the coronavirus and accommodate…
What is a Specific Learning Disability?
What is a Specific Learning Disability?
By Marie Tejero Hughes, PhD and Geraldo Tobon, MEd Children with a specific learning disability (LD) have a condition that makes it difficult to process information in their brains. The…
Getting Your Child Ready for School During COVID-19
Getting Your Child Ready for School During COVID-19
What will school look like this fall? Will kids go back to school in-person or will they learn online? For many families this is not clear yet and whatever is…
Common Sense Media LIVE Event
Common Sense Media LIVE Event
More time at home = more screen time for kids. Pandemic weary parents are struggling with the question how much is too much?! Watch our discussion with Maria Alvarez, Vice…
The Fourth of July 2020
The Fourth of July 2020
Why do we celebrate the Fourth of July in the United States? On July 4, 1776, delegates to the Second Continental Congress from the colonies officially adopted the Declaration of…
Raising Children who Appreciate Diversity
Raising Children who Appreciate Diversity
By Dr. Lorea MartinezNot too long ago, my five-year old declared “I want to learn how bones work.” This statement generated a great deal of learning--we went to the library…
FACEBOOK LIVE
FACEBOOK LIVE
Did you miss our Facebook Live with Dina Castro? Don’t worry! You can still catch it here and learn more about the advantages of bilingual kids!
Memorial Day 2020
Memorial Day 2020
Here is what you need to know about Memorial Day in the United States: It was created to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S.…
Help Your Child Develop Social Skills
Help Your Child Develop Social Skills
By Karen Nemeth, Ed.M There are many benefits to spending more time at home with your family. You might have more time to relax together or time to play and…
FACEBOOK LIVE
FACEBOOK LIVE
Did you miss our Facebook Live with Dr. Herbert Ginsburg? Don’t worry! You can still catch it here and learn how storybooks are a great teaching opportunity!
Smart Ideas for Teaching your Preschooler Good Behavior
Smart Ideas for Teaching your Preschooler Good Behavior
By Liliam Perez, Doctor of Education Values and rules are the first laws that our children learn at home and are the foundation for raising respectful citizens. As parents, we…
FACEBOOK LIVE
FACEBOOK LIVE
As a mom, you likely carry so many burdens during difficult times such as these. You may feel exhausted, stressed, and go through many emotions that are sometimes hard to…
READING LIST FOR MOMS
READING LIST FOR MOMS
HITN is celebrating this Mother’s Day in a special way. Being a mom is a very hard job under the best of circumstances. But with the pandemic, when you have…
Enjoying Photos with the Whole Family
Enjoying Photos with the Whole Family
By Karen Nemeth, Ed.M One way to introduce your children to your family traditions and special events is through the photographs you take. Those pictures are filled with people, places,…
FACEBOOK LIVE
FACEBOOK LIVE
Dr. Mariana Diaz-Wionczek, Children’s Media Specialist and TEDx Speaker shared tips on how to make the most of increased time at home with your little ones and how to teach…
The Corona Pandemic and its Effects on the Environment
The Corona Pandemic and its Effects on the Environment
It is the 50th Anniversary of the first Earth Day, April 22, 1970. Earth Day was the beginning of the modern environmental movement to clean up the planet. Leading up…
Recycle, Reduce, REUSE
Recycle, Reduce, REUSE
There is a lot we can do to reuse everyday household materials, so they don’t end up in landfills, at least not for a while. Like recycling, reusing items such…
Staying Connected and Sane during the Coronavirus
Staying Connected and Sane during the Coronavirus
By Dr. Lorea Martinez The spread of the coronavirus is asking a lot from families, from homeschooling and work from home schedules to quarantine mandates and social distancing. It is…
FACEBOOK LIVE
FACEBOOK LIVE
This video is from our live event with social/emotional learning expert Dr. Lorea Martinez. For a summary of her main points about how to take care of yourself and your…
SEL Resources
SEL Resources
The Urban Assembly and SEL4US are holding a Social and Emotional Learning Day on March 27 to promote the importance of SEL for all children. There has been a lot…
How to Help Your Child Feel Safe about COVID-19
How to Help Your Child Feel Safe about COVID-19
By Dr. Lorea MartinezSchools across the United States are closed because of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, major universities have canceled in-person classes, and companies have mandated employees to work from…
Discovering Science with your Preschooler
Discovering Science with your Preschooler
By Karen Nemeth, Ed.M Young children are natural scientists. Everything is new and amazing to them. They love to explore and try new things. Lucky for them, there is…
Make Your Kids’ TV Time Count
Make Your Kids’ TV Time Count
By Mariana Diaz-Wionczek, Ph.D Want to upgrade your kids’ TV-watching experiences? Need some ideas? This is the article for you! Some of us feel a bit lost when trying to…
Can’t My Kids Just Get Along?
Can’t My Kids Just Get Along?
By Dr. Lorea MartinezMy two daughters argue. A lot. They can play nicely together but, at some point, the game goes sideways and the emotions rise. “I told you not…
Suggested Reading List of Books by Latina Writers
Suggested Reading List of Books by Latina Writers
This is a list of children’s and young adult books by just some of the Latina authors writing for young Latinas today. There are many more wonderful writers whom you…
Living in Two Worlds: A Reading List
Living in Two Worlds: A Reading List
Those who grow up as part of two (or more!) cultures often get the best of both worlds, but also have to deal with challenging experiences. These books explore in…
Enjoying Technology with your Child
Enjoying Technology with your Child
By Karen Nemeth, EdMChildren grow up seeing a lot of people focusing on their phones and screens and it can feel isolating to a child. I like to think of…
Free and Creative Play: The Main Ingredient for Raising Smart, Healthy and Happy Children
Free and Creative Play: The Main Ingredient for Raising Smart, Healthy and Happy Children
By Liliam Perez, Doctor of Education As parents, we always want to give our children what we believe is best for them. Some of us, however, feel pressured because we…
Using Your Neighborhood to Encourage Conversations with your Preschooler
Using Your Neighborhood to Encourage Conversations with your Preschooler
By Karen Nemeth, EdMPreschool children learn so much by listening and talking. In fact, research shows that conversations you have with your child can do a lot to prepare them…
Encouraging Conversations with Your Primary-Grade Child (K-2)
Encouraging Conversations with Your Primary-Grade Child (K-2)
By Karen Nemeth, EdMEvery young child’s day is filled with learning at school and in their neighborhood. Research shows that conversations you have with your child help them remember and…
Goldilocks Does Math: Using Storybooks to Teach Everyday Math
Goldilocks Does Math: Using Storybooks to Teach Everyday Math
By Herbert P. Ginsburg, Ph.D. Most parents and young children (from roughly 2 years of age) love the experience of reading a storybook together. Watch how Rita Sanchez reads Goldilocks…
Social Emotional Learning: A Journey to the Heart of Every Child
Social Emotional Learning: A Journey to the Heart of Every Child
By Dr. Lorea MartinezPablo is hiding in the bathroom. He doesn’t want to go to school. Since school started, his best friend has started playing with other kids, and he…
Self-Care Is Not Selfish
Self-Care Is Not Selfish
By Dr. Lorea MartinezI was putting on my sneakers when my 8-year old daughter came into the room to inform me that her science project was due the following day,…
Raising Bilingual Children
Raising Bilingual Children
By Dina Castro, PhD, MPHThe goal of education is to give all children the opportunity to develop their potential, and that begins from early childhood. For children of immigrant families…
Exploring Math with your Preschooler through Everyday Chores
Exploring Math with your Preschooler through Everyday Chores
By Liliam Perez, Doctor of Education Helping Your Preschooler Learn Math and Language Skills, While Spending Time Together Before and After School As parents and caregivers of our children, we…
Bilingual Parenting
Bilingual Parenting
By Mariana Diaz-Wionczek, PhD.Bilingualism is a beautiful thing! Being able to speak two languages builds many bridges and widens our view of the world… and it all starts at home,…
Media and Technology Advice for Your Family
Media and Technology Advice for Your Family
What is cyberbullying and how can I prevent it? Cyberbullying is a problem of the digital era. We’ll explain what it is and how you can teach your children to…
Every Child Counts
Every Child Counts
By Sandra Gutierrez, Founder and Executive Director of Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors In our work with families across 40 states, we often hear stories about the lack of resources for…
Women’s History MonthAnika Aldamuy Denise
Women’s History Month
Anika Aldamuy Denise
Anika Aldamuy Denise writes many picture books that make her laugh, touch her heart, inspire her curiosity, and celebrate her bicultural Puerto Rican-Italian heritage. Her stories are often about family and…
Women’s History MonthPam Muñoz Ryan
Women’s History Month
Pam Muñoz Ryan
Pam Muñoz Ryan was born in Bakersfield, California, in 1951. With half of her family from Mexico and the other half from Oklahoma, Muñoz Ryan jokes that she grew up…
Women’s History MonthAlma Flor Ada
Women’s History Month
Alma Flor Ada
Alma Flor Ada is the award-winning author of more than 200 books for children. She is also a poet, storyteller, educator, mother, and grandmother. With a Ph.D. in literature and…
Women’s History MonthElizabeth Acevedo
Women’s History Month
Elizabeth Acevedo
Elizabeth is one of the United States’s up and coming Latina writers for young adults. She is a winner of the 2018 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature with…
Helping our Youngest Children Be Ready for School… And Life
Helping our Youngest Children Be Ready for School… And Life
By Adrián Pedroza, Abriendo PuertasWhat comes to mind when you hear "let's get ready for school?" Do you think of school supply shopping, first day of school outfits, packed backpacks,…
What Growth Milestones Should I Look for in my Preschooler?
What Growth Milestones Should I Look for in my Preschooler?
By Yolanda Garcia, Ed.D How do I measure growing maturity in my Preschooler? What should I look for when I spend time with her? Should I be doing something…
Top Ten Tips for Parents of Middle Schoolers
Top Ten Tips for Parents of Middle Schoolers
Courtesy of South Orange/Maplewood, New Jersey School District
The Importance of Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
The Importance of Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
By Mariana Diaz-Wionczek, Ph.D Hispanic Heritage Month is here! The occasion gives us a whole month to celebrate our roots and instill cultural pride in our kids. Did you know…
Handling Difficult Conversations with Your Child’s Teacher
Handling Difficult Conversations with Your Child’s Teacher
By Karen Nemeth, EdMChildren learn and grow with the support they receive from their families. In fact, research shows that parent involvement is a very important factor in ensuring a…
Communicating with Your Child’s Preschool Teacher
Communicating with Your Child’s Preschool Teacher
By Karen Nemeth, EdMWhen my daughter was very young, her pet bird died in the morning just before I rushed out to bring her to school. Later that day she…
