Tag: Dominican Culture
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3 Happiness Lessons Our Kids Can Learn from Dominican Culture
I just got back from my hometown of Santo Domingo and am now experiencing what I call the ‘withdrawal stage’ after returning to the United States from the Dominican Republic. Besides the nostalgic feeling of leaving friends and family behind, there’s also a longing for the natural joy that’s so inherent to life on the…
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Teaching Children About Dominican Culture During Hispanic Heritage Month
When my daughter was born seven years ago, I was convinced she was 100% Dominican, as both my husband and I were born on the island. Since then, I’ve come to realize that her identity is far more complex, heavily influenced by the American culture she was born into. That’s why I love teaching her…
