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704: Raising Bilingual Kids When Only One Parent Speaks Spanish with Maddie Welch
Ever feel like you can’t “do bilingual parenting right” because your spouse isn’t fluent or your community lacks Spanish speakers? You’re not alone! In this candid episode, host Janny Perez welcomes Maddy Welch (proud Boricua, bilingual educator, and mom) to share real-life strategies for building a bilingual home—even when only one parent speaks Spanish and you’re far from your heritage roots.
501 - How to Navigate Bilingual Parenting Across Two Countries: Tales from a Latina in Germany and Bulgaria
How can a heritage family trip help your child in language acquisition? What are some of the best ways to get the most from your trip? Do you really need a year to plan? In this episode I share with you about our family heritage trip to Germany and Bulgaria and our biggest language hits and misses.
Join me as I talk about the language balance challenge, cultural immersion and learning, and offer strategies for your success if you’re planning a future family trip. Yo, a bilingual parenting e...
508-Maria Lopez:Unveiling the Relationship Between Language Acquisition and Childhood Sleep Patterns
Can raising a bilingual child affect how a child sleeps? What are some of the most common mistakes parents make with kids when it comes to sleeping? In this episode, Latina mom of 3, sleep expert, and founder of Not a Peep, Maria Lopez located in Philly helps answer those questions.
Join us as we talk about how language affects sleep patterns, how sleep can help your child learn a language, and what happens to kids' sleep as they grow older, is your teen just lazy. Plus, Maria debunks so...
505-How to Create a Stronger Spanish Connection During Hispanic Heritage Month
Want to learn how to take advantage of Hispanic heritage to foster a meaningful connection to Spanish and culture for your family? In this episode, we'll dive into the significance of Hispanic Heritage Month and how it can become a powerful tool for strengthening your bond with language and heritage.
Join us as I give you recommendations on how to use your community, food, books, and even movies as a way to nurture Spanish development in your child. Plus, I’ll provide specific recommendation...
504-Marijose Avila De Brown-Como Puedes Seguir Criando Hijos Bilingües Después Que Te Mudas a Otro País
¿Cómo puedes seguir educando a tus hijos bilingües cuando te mudas a otro país? ¿Cuáles son algunas de las dificultades que puedes enfrentar? En este episodio, mamá guatemalteca y educadora infantil Marijose De Avila nos comparte su experiencia al llegar a los Estados Unidos.
Únete a nuestra conversación mientras hablamos sobre los retos de no tener familia cerca, falta de amistades y una comunidad de apoyo en el trayecto de crianza bilingüe y bicultural. Además, Marijose comparte sus tradic...
526 - 5 Essential Money Building Tips For Latinas
Latina Moms' Financial Advice: Money Growth, Mindset, and Independence. In this episode, 7 Latina moms, including CEOs, money coaches, award-winning authors, and myself, share our best financial advice. Discover how to make your money grow, change limiting beliefs, and boost your financial confidence. Plus, I share my favorite money resources.
436 - Christine "Tacos" Blandino How Lego Masters Changed This Latina Mom's Life
Calling all Latina Lego fans. Are you or your kids a fan of the hit show Lego Masters on Fox? Well listen up cause I have one of their contestants on the show. In this episode, Latina mom of 1, LEGO fan, LEGO STEM educator , and Bronx raised, Christine, “Tacos” Blandino shares how Lego Masters has changed her life.
Join us as we talk about the challenges you can face when your family or culture simply don’t understand LEGO, what her experience was as Latina on the show, and how you can n...
470 - Yessy Beltrán from The Language Grove: A Guide to Spanish Immersion Preschools for Parents
Would you like to enroll your child in a dual Spanish language or full language immersion preschool but don’t know what to look for or what to ask? In this episode, Latina mom of 2, founder and director of the full Spanish Immersion Preschool, The Language Grove in the San Fernando Valley California, Yessy Beltran, helps answer all your questions.
Join us as we empower you and give you a guide to bilingual, dual, and full immersion language preschools where she answers what to look for, the...
522- Essential Free Resources for Bilingual Spanish Families
What are some free bilingual resources that must be taken advantage of to make raising bilinguals easier? In this episode, I share with you 10 resources that every bilingual parent should add to their list.
Discover resources in parenting, education, media, and family life. From free Spanish printables to media websites, learn my go-tos. Plus, I share how to narrow your focus to prevent being overwhelmed by content. Yo, a bilingual parenting educator, author, and multilingual mom, Janny P...
454 DIFFERENT METHODS IN RAISING A BILINGUAL CHILD
Hello! Happy Friday, my experience raising my bilingual daughter has taught me that there are many ways we can accomplish this mission.
710: Jasmine San Andrés- Even Spanish Teachers Struggle Raising Bilingual Kids
Ever wondered if Spanish teachers struggle to keep Spanish alive at home? In this open-hearted episode, you’ll hear what it’s really like to balance language, heritage, guilt, and expectations, straight from the source. Join Janny and Jasmine for an uplifting and relatable conversation full of grace, mindset shifts, and actionable strategies that will help you feel less alone and more empowered in your bilingual parenting journey.
528- Being Diagnosed with Biliary Dyskinesia or HyperKinesia and What it Means, a Latina Mom's Story?
Have you ever heard of Biliary Dyskinesia? In this episode, I'll be opening up about my recent diagnosis of biliary hyperkinesia, discussing the symptoms I've experienced, and sharing the steps I'm taking to manage it.
468 - 7 Tips to Create Better Habits To Raise Bilinguals, Lose Weight, or Save Money
How are your habits preventing you from raising a bilingual child, losing weight, or getting out of debt? What can you start doing today to change your habits and start getting the results that you want? In this episode, I give you 7 tips that will help you create new habits that can change your life.
Join me as I take James Clears principles for habit creation and show you how to apply them to bilingual parenting, losing weight, or getting out of debt. Yo, a Latina mom, bilingual parenti...
3.11 How Different Moms are Raising Bilingual Kids
Want to Raise a Bilingual Child and would like to hear how other moms are doing it? Curious as to the methods, tools, and strategies other parents use. In this episode, 6 moms share their tips on raising bilingual kids that speak Spanish.
Join us as we talk about what language methods are used at home, book recommendations, toys, and even apps. Plus, I’ll share with you my personal method with my daughter and where we are at in our journey. Asi que no te lo pierdas!
Episode 03 -The Latina Mom Legacy Podcast - Halloween, Leyendas, and Dia de Los Muertos
Are you ready for Halloween and Dia de los Muertos? Does El Cucuy, La Llorona, El Sombreron, or La Cegua mean anything to you? Well, this episode is jam packed with stories, leyendas, and paying tribute to our deceased. Join us with special guest, Latina mom of 2, Lizzy Rodriguez as she educates us on Dia de Los Muertos and celebrating Day of the Dead in Mexico. Are you ready for some fun? Muahahahaha You won't want to miss this one!
Plus check out great resources below on how you can con...
2.18 Maritere Rodriguez Bellas - Tips on Raising Bilingual and Bicultural Kids with Latina Award WInning Author
Why should you raise your kids connected to their Latino culture? What can you do to help them learn Español? In this episode, we’re kicking off Hispanic Heritage month, with an expert Latina mom of 2 who’s going to help answer those questions. She’s the award-winning author of Arroz con Pollo and Apple Pie, a parenting topic expert, and cohost of Mamas 411 podcast, Maritere Rodriguez Bellas.
Join us as she gives us professional tips on raising bilingual, bicultural kids, and shares with us...
A Bilingual Parenting Guide for Parents-to-Be
Are you expecting and want to raise a bilingual baby but don’t know where to start? Have you ever even thought about it? In this episode, I provide expecting parents a guide to bilingual parenting and address the most common questions asked.
Join me as I answer 7 of the most frequently asked questions regarding raising bilingual babies.
Walk away feeling empowered and giving bilingual parenting a second look. Plus, I share my experience at my most recent Baby Expo. Yo, a bilingual parent...
517-Katia Reguero Lindor: Reflexiones de Una Madre Latina Sobre la Crianza Bilingüe, el Podcasting, y la Vida Deportiva
¿Cómo equilibras ser una mamá bilingüe, conductora de podcast y esposa de una estrella del béisbol? En este episodio, Katia Reguero Lindor, una mamá puertorriqueña y conductora del podcast The Un-a-Parent, comparte su experiencia equilibrando todos estos roles.
Únete a nosotras mientras aprendemos cómo fue criada bilingüe y cómo ella y su esposo, Francisco Lindor, Estrella de los NY Mets, están criando a sus hijas para ser bilingües. Descubre la inspiración detrás de su exitoso podcast bili...
469 - Bilingual Spanish Activities You Can Do In The Summer
Do you know to encourage your child’s language learning over the summer? Are you afraid they will lose some of what they have already learned? In this episode, I give a list of activities that you can do with your child to keep them engaged and excited about learning a new language.
Join me as I share with you, where to take your child, which apps and games to use, and even give you a list of bilingual Spanish summer books to add to your reading list this summer. Plus, I have a free Span...
465 - The Importance of Teaching Children Heritage Languages for Greater Success with Vero Benavides
Do you know why it’s important to teach children heritage languages? Do you want to know how this can empower them to succeed? In this episode, Vero Benavides, a Latina mom of 2 and Harvard-educated doctora of education, shares her journey of supporting families and educators in preserving heritage language and culture through The Language Preservation Project.
Join us as we discover her role at The Language Preservation Project and how she leverages her knowledge about early childhood dev...
521-Jessica Suarez-Crianza Bilingüe Desde el Hogar, Bilingual Homeschooling
¿Cómo educar en el hogar a niños bilingües en los Estados Unidos siendo una madre latina? ¿Qué debes considerar si estás pensando en emprender este viaje? En este episodio, Jessica Suarez, una mamá ecuatoriana que educa en el hogar a sus 3 hijos, comparte sus consejos sobre cómo educar en casa a niños bilingües.
Descubre lo que los padres deben considerar, cuáles son los mayores conceptoserróneos sobre la educación en casa a niños y cómo se sienten las hijas de Jessica al respecto. Además, J...
509-Dia de Los Muertos-Day of the Dead: Everything You Want to Know
Today we’re talking all things Dia de los Muertos. When and how can you honor the departed? What are the elements needed to create an ofrenda? How can you celebrate with your kids?
Join me as I highlight Dia de Los Muertos or difuntos throughout Latin America, give you tips on how to get your kids involved, plus a special interview with a Mexican Latina mom sharing her experience and wisdom on Day of the Dead. Yo, a bilingual parenting educator, author, and mom Janny Perez te invito as ...
439 - Sandra Velazquez - Nopalera Founder & How Be Built a Million Dollar Culturally Driven Business
Do you know that it’s possible to build a 7 figure business that celebrates your Latina roots? Do you want to know how? In this episode, Latina mom, former musician, and beauty industry disruptor Sandra Velazquez shares how she built the culturally driven million dollar beauty brand Nopalera.
Join us as we talk about her journey building Nopalera and her best tips on how you can build and grow your business. So grab a pen and paper. Plus, we’ll talk about how she’s raising a bilingual te...
516 - 4 Secrets To Raising Bilingual Children Successfully
Want to master bilingual parenting in 4 steps? Want to know the secrets to raising bilingual kids that most books don’t teach? In this episode, I give you my 4 secrets to raising a bilingual child successfully.
Join me as I walk you through these 4 secrets where you will walk away with a new empowered perspective on bilingual parenting. Plus I share with you how we spent our Christmas and New Year's. No te rindas! Don’t give up! You can raise a bilingual child que hable español. Yo, a b...
527-Carolina Van Pampus-"La Cuentera Miamera,"Escritora Infantil y Fundadora del Proyecto R.E.A.D en Miami
¿Como puedes crear un conneccion mas furte con tu hijo a traves de la lectura? Que programa existe hoy para apoyarte en esto en el sur de la Florida? En este episodio hablamos con “La Cuentera Miamera,” Carolina Van Pampus sobre su vida como escritora y fundadora de The R.E.A.D Project en Miami.
En este episodio, aprenderás cómo se entrelazan los roles de esta autora y fundadora del Proyecto READ y También exploraremos su misión del Proyecto READ y su enfoque en fomentar la lectura durante ...
7 Errores Que Cometen Los Padres en La Crianza Bilingüe
¿Cuáles son los errores más comunes que cometen los padres al criar a niños bilingües? ¿Qué debes evitar hacer? En este episodio, comparto los errores más comunes en la crianza bilingüe y te ofrezco consejos sobre cómo evitarlos o superarlos.
Acompáñame mientras te empodero con estrategias prácticas que marcarán la diferencia en el mundo de tus hijos y los motivarán a hablar más español. Yo, Janny Pérez, educadora de crianza bilingüe, autora y madre multilingüe, te invito a que nos acerquemo...
507-Best Bilingual Spanish and Multicultural Toys From Toy Fair 2023
Want to know what bilingual Spanish toys are available today? Are there any toys that reflect our multicultural families or world? In this episode, I take you to Toy Fair, the Western Hemisphere’s largest toy exhibition where over 1000 toy and entertainment companies share the hottest in toys.
Join me as I give you my top bilingual Spanish and multicultural toy recommendations from Toy Fair and interview some of the founders behind them. Plus, I unveil how to enter the Bilingual and Multi...
446 - Graciela Tiscareño-Sato - Creating a Language Foundation For Different Children's Needs
Do you know that it’s possible to raise a bilingually blind and deaf child? Do you want to know how to set a language foundation in order to raise bilingual or multilingual children? In this episode, Latina mom of 3, Air Force aviation veteran, and author, Graciela Tiscareño-Sato shares with us her journey raising 3 very different multicultural and multilingual children.
Join us as we talk about her bilingual and multilingual parenting journey, including raising a Braille champion, a J...
471-Ada Stamper: Cuando No Crias Hijos Que Hablen Tu Idioma Natal
¿Eres una mamá latina y te preocupa criar a un hijo bilingüe? ¿Crees que deberías priorizar el inglés sobre el español, incluso si no es tu lengua materna? En este episodio, Ada Stamper, una mamá latina de dos hijos, comparte su experiencia de criar a sus hijos bilingües después de comprender la importancia de ser bilingües, gracias a la maestra de su hijo.
Acompáñanos mientras hablamos sobre cómo criar a niños bilingües cuando tienen poca exposición al idioma, los desafíos que esto presenta...
Why Do I Feel Insecure Speaking Spanish? A Look at Latino Identity and Language
And just like we may be believe we aren't good enough to ask for a raise we begin to second guess our Spanish, asking, "Is my Spanish really good enough?"
I know because I've been there.
So many of us grew up speaking Spanish…but not necessarily being taught how to fully own it.
And that creates a very real feeling of:
“I speak Spanish… but do I really?”
Setting Goals That Propel You & Help You Break the Negative Cycles of Your Latino Past
Are you ready to empower yourself and move forward? Are you ready to break the cycles that have held you back as a Latina? On this episode of The Latina Mom Legacy, your host, Janny Perez, shares her personal tips on setting intention and goals in your life and how you can stay motivated so you can get closer to your dreams. Plus, listen to what's in store for Season 2
464- How to Raise a Bilingual Child as a Non-Native Spanish Speaking Latina with Vero Benavides
What do you do when you’re a Latina mom, who wants to raise a bilingual child, but you don’t speak Spanish? How can you work to overcome shame when it’s connected to the language? In this episode, Latina mom of 2 and Harvard-educated doctora of education Vero Benavides shares her personal multilingual parenting journey.
Join us as we talk about the differences in raising a bilingual child when you come from generational and cultural trauma and we give you tips to help you work on yourself ...
461 Nobody Told Me This About Raising a Bilingual Child Book Launch Party
Did you miss the virtual book launch for my new book Nobody Told Me This About Raising a Bilingual Child? Well no te preocupes! In this episode, you’ll get to experience the event firsthand.
Join my host Monica Encarnacion and I as we talk about the inspiration behind the books, listen as I read a couple of pages, and hear your questions answered. Plus, some of our Legasi moms share thoughts on bilingual parenting and the book. Yo, a Latina mom, bilingual parenting educator,and now author, J...
708: Marinés Duarte-Cómo Mantener a Tus Hijos Seguros en el Mundo Digital
¿Te has preguntado si tus hijos realmente están seguros cuando navegan en línea? En este episodio conversamos sobre los peligros actuales, la importancia de la guianza frente a la prohibición, y hábitos digitales saludables para toda la familia. Prepárate para estrategias, ejemplos reales y recursos para que tu familia navegue el mundo digital con confianza.
449 - Graciela Tiscareño-Sato Part 2: The Award Winning Air Force Veteran Behind Captain Mama Bilingual Books
What do you do when you grow up Latina and want to go to college but don’t know how? How do you go from never being on an airplane to flying over 27 countries and sharing your story with children and families around the world? In this episode, Latina mom of 3, decorated Air Force aviation veteran, independent publisher, and author Graciela Tiscareño-Sato shares her inspirational story to capture your attention.
Join us as we talk about her journey in the United States Air Force and how sh...
442 - How These Latina Moms are Raising Bilingual Spanish Kids
Are you a Latina mom that wants to raise a bilingual child? Do you want to feel connected to other moms like you? In this episode, we look back at 2022 and how these Latina moms are raising bilingual children.
Join us as we talk about struggles, fears, mistakes, and what has and hasn’t worked for these moms. Bilingual parenting is unique for every family. From raising children that don’t speak English when they start school to moms raising bilinguals when their Spanish isn’t strong, we c...
466-Consejos De Una Niña Para Padres Criando Hijos Bilingües, Bilingual Parenting Tips From an 8 Year Old
Do you know why it’s important to teach children heritage languages? Do you want to know how this can empower them to succeed? In this episode, Vero Benavides, a Latina mom of 2 and Harvard-educated doctora of education, shares her journey of supporting families and educators in preserving heritage language and culture through The Language Preservation Project.
Join us as we discover her role at The Language Preservation Project and how she leverages her knowledge about early childhood dev...
515-Practical New Year Goals for Bilingual Parenting & Life
It’s the end of the year, want to know how to make New Year goals for bilingual parenting that will help keep you consistent and committed? In this episode, I close out the year by offering you powerful tips on making and keeping your goals.
Join me as I offer my words of wisdom on what goals you need to focus on that will help you not just in bilingual parenting but in your life as well. Plus, I share what worked and didn’t work for us in 2023. Yo, a bilingual parenting educator, author,...
Ep 463 - How to Create an Impactful Legacy For Your Kids
Have you ever wondered what type of legacy you want to leave for your kids? What do you want to be remembered for? What do you want your children to take with them to pass down to their kids? In this episode, I give you six tips for creating an impactful legacy for your children.
Join me as I dive into what creating a legacy means, when and how you can start, and how you can make a lasting difference for your kids and your community. Plus, I share how you can take part in my latest free m...
503-Hispanic Heritage Month - Latina Mom's Share Their Favorite Dishes to Pass Down Part 2
If you could introduce your kids to one amazing Latino dish from Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, or Venezuela, which would it be and why? Get ready for part 2 of this epic culinary adventure as we explore from the traditions of Mexico to the delights of Puerto Rico. Listen as Latina moms share their personal stories and favorite platos they’d like to pass down.
Hope you don’t get too hungry as you immerse yourself in Latin American cuisine and get inspired t...
523-Maria Motta-From Illustrator to Innovator: Unveiling Twibbles Creative Evolution
How do you go from being a children’s book illustrator to developing a gender neutral apparel line for children? In this episode, Colombian mom, illustrator, and creator behind the children’s brand Twibbles shares with us her journey.
Discover the inspiration behind her brand, the creative process, and how she helps parents support creative independent play. Plus she’ll share the differences between east coast and west coast bilingual parenting and how she’s adapting. Yo a bilingual paren...
3.04 Nathalia Segoviano - How to Build Generational Wealth
Do you know how to build generational wealth? Do you want tips on how you can break the cycle of scarcity and create an abundant life for yourself and your kids? In this episode, we continue the money talk with Latina mom of 1, Guatemalan champurrado lover, and money coach Nathalia Segoviano.
Join us as we give you 4 tips on creating generational wealth so you can empower your family. Plus, we’ll talk about her multicultural traditions and stick around for a very special freebie that will ...
601-Spanish Hacks For Kids on The Go
Did you know that travel can be one of the most powerful ways to boost your child's language development? Whether it's through interacting with locals, attending cultural events, or playing games on the go, each trip offers endless opportunities for bilingual growth. This past summer, before I had surgery, I had some amazing experiences—from watching La Copa América in Miami with my familia to enjoying a week in Punta Cana. Along the way, I discovered just how valuable travel can be for raisi...
2.09 Carolina Marroquin - Milestones and Myths in a Bilingual Child’s Speech and Language Development
Are you concerned about your child’s speech or language development? Are you raising a bilingual child and you feel like your child may have a delay?
On today’s show, I have a Latina mom of 1 that will help answer all of these questions. She’s a 9 year bilingual speech language pathologist, a busy working mom, and sancocho lover, Carolina Marroquin.
Join us as we talk about myths surrounding language and speech development in bilingual kids, age appropriate milestones that will help us bet...
When Raising a Bilingual Child Feels Slow: A Real-Life Win
Nothing made me happier than seeing mija hablando en español helping some kids who didn’t speak English by giving them directions on where to stand in line.
Now why did that hit me so deeply?
Because she was using Spanish on her own.
Without me prompting her.Without me asking her.Without me turning it into a lesson.