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Note: This post accompanies Episode 728 of The Latina Mom Legacy, where we get a real-life look at what growing up bilingual (and almost trilingual!) actually feels like, from a kid’s point of view. Grab the key takeaways, viral quotes, and top moments to inspire your family’s language journey. ¡Vamos!
Ever wondered what happens in the mind and heart of a child growing up navigating multiple languages at home? In this candid episode, Janny Perez sits down with her 11-year-old daughter Victoria. They talk about Spanglish days, family quirks, and why being bilingual is sometimes both cool and confusing. Whether you’re just starting your family’s Spanish journey or feeling stuck in the messy middle, their honest and often funny conversation shines a light on what’s possible when you raise kids with intention, flexibility, and love.
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Timestamps & What You’ll Discover
– Meet Victoria: Bilingual (and Trilingual-in-the-Making)
Victoria introduces herself, shares her language mix, and admits where English, Spanish, and Bulgarian fit in her daily life.
– Inside the Multilingual Brain
Hear what really happens when Victoria switches between languages, why her brain sometimes “gets mixed up”—plus real talk about Spanglish at home.
– What Friends and Family Say
How do classmates react when they find out Victoria speaks Spanish and Bulgarian? What it’s like when people “test” her language skills—and how she deals with the pressure.
– Resistance & Honesty: When Speaking Spanish Feels Hard
Victoria shares when she doesn’t want to use Spanish and why English sometimes just feels easier. Her honest thoughts reveal the ups and downs of staying connected to heritage.
– The Bulgarian Challenge: Family Dynamics
Victoria discusses what it’s like when parents don’t use the heritage language equally, and Janny Perez shares encouragement for all families doing their best—imperfectly.
– Real Advice for Parents from a Bilingual Kid
Victoria gives her top tip: keep it fun and don’t overwhelm your kids. Janny Perez backs it with practical wisdom on making language learning less stressful and more enjoyable.
– The Grandparent Connection & Why It’s Worth It
A moving moment: Victoria’s memory of her late grandfather and why learning Spanish allowed them a close bond. Plus, how language nurtures lifelong opportunities and family roots.
– Fast Round! Fun Highlights from Victoria
What Victoria think of Janny Perez as her mom, her favorite Latino dish, home remedies, best parenting advice, and life goals—all from Victoria’s kid perspective.
– Reflecting on Progress & Encouragement for Parents
Janny Perez recaps why “showing up” matters, what real growth looks like (hint: it’s not perfect!), and why raising a bilingual child is a beautiful gift you give your family.
About Janny Perez
Janny Perez is a bilingual parenting educator and the voice behind the The Latina Mom Legacy podcast.
Through her work, she helps first-generation Latina and multicultural moms raise Spanish-speaking children with confidence—even in English-dominant environments.
As a multilingual mom herself, Janny understands that raising a bilingual child takes more than reading a few books or singing songs in Spanish. It requires intention, consistency, and the right strategies.
She shares practical guidance rooted in real-life experience, helping families move past self-doubt and build a strong language foundation at home—while staying deeply connected to their culture.
Follow @milegasi on social media for bilingual parenting tips, resources, and support.
Viral Quotes from Janny Perez
From Victoria:
"I have three languages in my brain, stored in my brain. I don't think I can do it that quickly… and people sometimes just don't understand."
"It's better when it's more fun, definitely… If you want to make your kid learn with word searches or something, that's better than doing schoolwork, but it's fun."
From Janny Perez:
"This is what it can look like. Not perfect. Not without resistance… but real, and growing. Building connections not just in their brains, but connections with real people."
"Understand that you are planting seeds that you will probably not see for years. They are learning even when you cannot see it yet."
Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:
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Final Thoughts
Bilingual parenting isn’t about perfection, it’s about presence, connection, and patience. Whether you’re juggling English, Spanish, or more, remember: progress happens in the messy, real-life moments. Stay encouraged, make it fun, and know you’re not alone. ¡Sigue adelante!
To learn more about Confident Bilingual Parenting and access practical tools, visit milegasi.com.
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