I hope you had a lovely New Year and are looking forward to 2026...not the loud New Year, new everything kind, but the softer kind. The one where we ease in, reflect, and decide what truly deserves our energy and attention.
For me, that clarity came during a session in a business coaching group I’m part of on New Year’s Eve. One member shared that she felt SO behind even before the year had even really begun.
As she spoke, it became clear she wasn’t alone. Many of us nodded along, recognizing that familiar pressure: being career women, showing up for our kids, familias,managing schedules, homework, activities, home, meals, and somehow feeling like we should already be doing more.
That moment was a reminder...
starting slow isn’t falling behind.
It’s choosing intention over urgency, especially as moms carrying a lot of invisible weight.
It was such a beautiful reminder of why this community exists, to celebrate familia, language, and cultura together. I loved seeing hundreds of you open my email and participate.
Jabari Salta is a gentle story about taking your time, building courage, and trying again when you’re not quite ready. It's available in English.
El Punto is a beautiful reminder that big growth can start with one small step and a little confidence. It's also available in English.
It also reminded me why community matters so much. Having others to share the journey with, celebrate wins, and support one another, whether it’s a mom group, a business group, or a bilingual parenting community like our Mi Legasi course community, it definitely makes it easier to consistently show up.
Which brings me to last week’s Día de Reyes giveaway.
It was such a beautiful reminder of why this community exists, to celebrate familia, language, and cultura together. I loved seeing hundreds of you open my email and participate.
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Winners are being announced individually via email, so be sure to keep an eye on your inbox today!
BILINGUAL PARENTING TIP FOR JANUARY: CONSISTENCY OVER INTENSITY
One of the biggest myths I see every January in raising bilingües is that we need to do more, more routines, more structure, more learning. In reality, research shows that small, consistent actions are far more effective than short bursts of intensity.
A simple way to practice this in bilingual parenting is through reading:
- Pick one book for the week.
- Let your child know what book you will be reading and when. (They will help hold you accountable!)
- Read it once a day, even if it’s just a few pages.
Repetition helps children build comprehension, confidence, and vocabulary and makes bilingual reading feel familiar instead of forced. Focusing on consistency over quantity is the key to building lasting habits that stick.
JANUARY BILINGUAL BOOK PICKS (Goals, Growth & Consistency)
JANUARY BILINGUAL BOOK PICKS (Goals, Growth & Consistency)
Jabari Salta is a gentle story about taking your time, building courage, and trying again when you’re not quite ready. It's available in English.
El Punto is a beautiful reminder that big growth can start with one small step and a little confidence. It's also available in English.
¿Qué haces con una idea? is a book that encourages kids to nurture ideas with patience and persistence instead of rushing results. It's also available in English.
First 100 Words in English and Spanish is a practical, low-pressure way to build consistency through daily vocabulary exposure at your child’s pace, perfect for January!
Thank you for being here, for opening my emails, and for raising bilingües with intention and corazón. This Legasi wouldn’t exist without you.
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Con mucho amor y calma para este nuevo año,
