Subscribe on Apple Podcasts & Spotify
Does This Sound Like You, Amiga?
Do you feel like you need to do MORE during Hispanic Heritage Month—more activities, more books, more food, more ways to celebrate your cultura?
Do you worry that your child is only learning about their heritage during special events at school?
Do you want your child to grow up connected to their culture without feeling like you have to create a big celebration every year?
If any of this feels familiar, this episode is for you.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
In this episode, Janny Perez talks about why Hispanic Heritage shouldn't be something we celebrate only once a year and why the everyday moments at home can have a much bigger impact on your child's connection to their culture.
Janny shares a personal experience that reminded her that we can't always rely on schools to teach our children about their heritage. She also breaks down why consistency matters more than intensity when it comes to passing down culture.
You'll learn how simple things like family traditions, food, language, sayings, stories, and everyday routines can help your child develop a stronger sense of identity and belonging. And most importantly, you'll discover that you don't need permission from a school or a calendar to pass down your cultura.
Memorable Quote
“Heritage, tu cultura, no necesita permiso. It doesn't need permission from a calendar to be celebrated. It needs permission from you.”
Timestamps & What You’ll Discover
02:10 — When Schools Don’t Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
Janny shares what happened when her daughter's school didn't acknowledge Hispanic Heritage Month—and why it reminded her that cultural connection starts at home.
04:20 — Why Annual Celebrations Aren’t Enough
Why celebrating Hispanic Heritage only once a year can unintentionally teach children that culture is something we acknowledge occasionally rather than something that is part of everyday life.
07:39 — Everyday Traditions Matter Most
How the small things you do every day—from family sayings to favorite foods—can become meaningful pieces of your child's cultural identity.
11:12 — Consistency Over Intensity
Why you don't need to go all out to give your child a strong connection to their heritage.
12:32 — Making Heritage Part of Everyday Life
Simple ways to bring your cultura into your family's routines without creating more work or pressure for yourself.
Quick Bilingual Parenting Takeaways
- Your child's connection to their heritage is built throughout the year—not just during Hispanic Heritage Month.
- Everyday traditions can be just as meaningful as big cultural celebrations.
- You don't need a school, event, or calendar to give your child opportunities to connect with their cultura.
- Consistency matters more than doing something elaborate once in a while.
- Start with one small tradition that feels natural for your family and build from there.
Resources Mentioned in This Podcast
Confident Bilingual Parenting Masterclass
Ready to feel more confident raising your bilingual child? Join Janny's Free Confident Bilingual Parenting Masterclass on September 29, 2026.
You'll learn how to move away from perfection and create a bilingual parenting approach that actually works for your family.
Save your spot at milegasi.com under Masterclass.
Continue Your Bilingual Parenting Journey
- Join the free Latina Moms Raising Bilingual Kids community for ongoing support, real-life tips, and resources from moms on the same journey.
- Explore free bilingual parenting resources at milegasi.com for printables, tips, and support.
- Register for Janny’s free Confident Bilingual Parenting Masterclass for practical strategies to help you feel more confident in your family’s bilingual journey.
Connect with Janny online:
Podcast: The Latina Mom Legacy
Website: milegasi.com
Instagram: @milegasi
Facebook Community: Latina Moms Raising Bilingual Kids
Interested in Sponsoring The Latina Mom Legacy?
Reach an engaged community of parents raising bilingual and bicultural children.
Final Thoughts
You don't need permission from a school or a calendar to celebrate your cultura.
Hispanic Heritage isn't something your child needs to experience once a year. It's something they can experience through the language you speak, the food you make, the stories you tell, the traditions you keep, and the everyday moments you share.
Your culture doesn't need a special occasion to matter.
It just needs a place in your everyday life.
About Janny Perez
Janny Perez is a bilingual parenting educator, coach, and host of The Latina Mom Legacy podcast.
As a multilingual mom herself, Janny helps Latina and multicultural families raise bilingual children with confidence, consistency, and connection to language and culture—even in English-dominant environments.
Through Mi Legasi, Janny teaches parents how to move beyond guilt and the pressure to do bilingual parenting perfectly, and instead create a flexible approach that works for their child, their family, and real life.
Learn more at milegasi.com
Leave a comment (all fields required)