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Bilingual Spanish Books About Family
As a Latina mom, family is at the heart and core of my life. I want to teach my young daughter about family, our values, the differences, and what makes us special. These bilingual Spanish books all talk about family and are a great addition to your child's home library.
Colombian Books for Kids in English and Spanish
As a Colombian mom raising a multicultural daughter, it's important to me that my daughter grows up understanding about my culture as well as her father's European culture. While there is nothing better than traveling to actual Colombia, I do my best looking for books that can bring the country a little closer to home in America and I am so happy that we have come across these books.
Children's Books About America in Spanish and English
It's important to me as a Latina mom and American citizen that my multicultural daughter grows up learning about her native country, The United States of America. While we celebrate our Hispanic heritage and European heritage, we make sure to honor and celebrate our American culture and country as well. With 4th of July just around the corner, these are our favorite books that honor America in English and Spanish.
Kids Books About Friendship in Spanish and English
There are many ways to teach kids about being a good friend. Besides talking about it and modeling by having good friendships yourself, you can read to your child. Teaching children about friendsip sets their foundation for future relationships. Here are some books in English and Spanish that can help you achieve that.
Kids Potty Training Books in Spanish and English
I'm assuming that if you're looking at this list of books you're in need of help getting your bilingual child potty trained. My daughter is now 6 and we're well past the potty training phase but I can assure you, it was not easy. I still don't understand when I hear moms say that they potty trained in 3 days, for me it seemed to take forever. Don't worry, the good news is that they will get potty trained and one day you too can look back. I'm providing you a list of books that will help b...
Children's Books that Promote Higher Learning in English and Spanish
As a Latina mom raising a bilingual and potentially multilingual child in a fast paced and shifting world, I know that college education and continuing education is the only way for growth. I want to teach her that you are never too old to learn and that learning is something you do your entire life and not just in college. Here are my....
Mental Health Awareness Books For Kids in English and Spanish
Having a daughter with very strong emotions and that suffers from anxiety, I am always looking for books that send encouraging messages or that can become part of our everyday reading. As a parent who has been suffering grief for months after losing my father, it's also important to talk to my daughter about deep feelings and sadness to try and normalize the conversation and the importance of mental health.
Too many times in Latino culture these conversations do not take place and we're fo...
How to Raise Multicultural Kids Proud of Their Roots
As a Latina mom born in Colombia who married a Bulgarian, it was important to me that I raise my American born daughter to value her roots, traditions, and where she came from. It was equally important that we honor and celebrate our American values as well.
When children are born nobody gives you a manual that tells you how to raise a child. You have to learn by trial and error, but there are things that you can do early on to start instilling in your kid's a respect for cultures in genera...
8 Bilingual Spanish Kids' Books About Moms
Moms tend to have very special relationships with their young kids. I love nurturing this relationship with my daughter and having books that celebrate our relationship. I'm sharing with you a list of books that celebrate moms that are perfect to encourage their bilingual journey. Most of these books we have, others are on our to buy list. Is your favorite one here?
How to Support a Friend or Family That Has Lost Someone to Covid-19
In what was supposed to be the happiest month of all year, December, I got the news that my mom, sister, and father tested positive for Covid-19. In a matter of days, my dad was hospitalized and passed away. That being said, as hard as it has been and continues to be, I wanted to share with you all the things that have helped me over the past weeks. I'm no where near "moving on," "getting over," or "turning the page," but I am slowly, and I mean slowly, getting better. A lot of it has be...
2020 Virtual Events to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is here and certainly not how we expected. The days of attending parades, large patriotic fiestas, or festivals are gone...for now. However, that shouldn't be an excuse to not expose children to the many different countries and cultures with rich history.
I know we're all overloaded with information, to dos, and frankly, who wants another item on their to do list? Lucky for you, I found some great events and exhibitions that can help you celebrate Hispanic Heritag...
Our Remote Learning Setup at Home Before and After Pics
When the year began, the last thing on our mind was transforming our 1970's drab basement into a modern and fabulous home school remote learning setup and play space for our child. Having a 5 year old starting Kindergarten from home was not what we had envisioned. The option of sending our child to school literally changed by the minute. Needless to say, we are doing remote learning and that meant that I had to figure out a proper setup for my daughter as her little corner in my home offic...
The Truth Behind a Latina Mom's Pandemic Struggles
It's been a while since I've sat down to blog, why? Well, Coronavirus happened and my whole world turned upside down. Remember back in January when the first episode of the season 2 of The Latina Mom Legacy podcast aired and it was about setting goals? In case you haven't listened to it, here's a quick link. Anyway, back then it was the beginning of a new decade, the beginning of new mantras, a new you...blah, blah, blah, doesn't that seem like a thousand years ago now?
The truth is....
7 Bilingual Spanish and English Books that Celebrate Dad
Father's Day is around the corner and there are many special books that celebrate daddy in English, Spanish, and/or are Bilingual. Let's take a closer look at some of these books and how you can build and grow your library at home.
2.08 Coronavirus: Coping with the New Norm - 9 Moms Share their Stories
Coronavirus has turned everyone's life upside down. So, how are you coping with your new norm as a mom? On today's show, we talk with 9 moms that share their tips, struggles, and truths about how they're coping with quarantine, homeschooling, working from home, and just everyday life. Join us as we talk to these Latina moms across America:
2.07 10 Money Saving Tips You Can Practice Right Now
Are you afraid of losing your job? Are you trying to figure out how to save more money and have more cash in your pocket?
On today’s show, I offer you 10 personal money saving tips that I am doing right now to make my money stretch farther. The norm is a bit scary but finding easy ways that you can save can give you a bit more peace of mind during this uncertain time.
7 Fun Games for Bilingual Families
Whether it's family game night or you simply need to entertain the kids for a while, games are a fun way to not only bring the family together, but can also serve as a way to practice Español. Here are some fun games that can entertain the whole family.
2.05 How to Stay Fit and motivated with a Fitness Support Group
Are your New Year’s goals of getting in shape or living a healthier lifestyle starting to fade? Do you feel like you just don’t have the time or energy because you’re too busy running around after the kids?
On today’s show, I have a Latina mom of 1 that’s going empower us get back on track of our fitness goals. She’s empowering everyday moms just like us through her Free facebook group, she’s a Capirotada fan, and founder of mommyfitlifestyle.com, Jessica Arizaga-Ortega.
7 Books that Empower Latina Girls in English and Spanish
It's women's empowerment month. Becoming an empowered woman doesn't happen overnight. It's your life lessons and experiences that build you up to become the strong Latina that you are today. But what about our daughters? We can teach them to become empowered little girls through their own life lessons and the messages we teach them. These messages can come in the form of things we say so they can mimic us, empowered clothing, and books, my personal favorite. Here are some great books th...
2.04 Carolina Builes - Home Buying 101 for Latinos - How to let go of Your Fears and Empower yourself with knowledge
Do you think that owning a home is an impossible dream? Do you feel that you have too much debt or not enough saving to even consider owning property? Well on today’s show, I have a Latina mom of 1 that’s going to empower you to leave your fears behind. She’s empowering the Latinx community through home buying education, she’s a bandeja paisa lover, and my personal accountability buddy, Carolina Builes.
2.03 Kathy Galloway - Reinventing the Spanish Immersion Experience
Have you ever thought of having a taking a family language immersion vacation? On today's show, I have a Latina mom of 2 that has reinvented the Spanish Immersion vacation with lessons and activities your abuela would be proud of.
She's a moros lover and founder of Dual Language Family, Kathy Galloway.
Join us as we talk about the inspiration behind empowering families and helping low income communities through her company's Spanish reading program, she also offers tips on how she's ra...
Gluten Free Polvorones by Sara Godbey
Following a Paleo or gluten free diet doesn't mean you have to deprive yourself! This delicious recipe by Latina mom Sara Godbey is sure to please even the most skeptical.
These Polvorones are gluten free, grain and dairy free...
2.02 Fighting Disease With Nutrition and Wellness When The Dr. Tells You It's All in Your Head
How would you feel if your doctors told you your illness are all in your head? On today's show we have a Latina mom of one that was told exactly that. Join us Sara Godbey takes us through her journey living with two diseases and how she's taken control of her body with nutrition and wellness with a little help from Beauty Counter. Plus, she has great tips on raising her 1 year old bilingual baby and if you stick til the end, she has a special beauty gift just for you.
Time and Money Saving Tips to Help You Finish your Holiday Shopping
With only a few days til Christmas, it’s very easy to get overwhelmed, stressed out, and even grumpy. You may need an extra cafecito or two to keep you going! As a mom, you know all too well that most of the burden is on you, but it doesn't have to be. The key is to spend a little time getting organized, have an action plan, and then the rest is possible. Don't stress out if it's not picture perfect, remember, life is messy and perfection doesn't exist!
Episode 6 - The Latina Mom Legacy - Kids Bilingual Holiday Gift Guide
On this episode we talk about getting organized for the holidays, who to give to, what to give, and of course my favorite, the Best gifts for Christmas to teach your kids Spanish. Lucky for you I've done all the research and I have a Free Gift for your child!
The Latina Mom Legacy Quick Tip 02 - Books For Thanksgiving by Mo Willems
On this episode of Quick Tips we talk with my 4 year old daughter Victoria and her two Spanish speaking friends, Ellie and Chico, about some of our favorite books written by Mo WIllems and what they're thankful for this season.
Mexican Dulce de Calabaza by Kayla Alonso
Integrating her family's tradition of carving Pumpkins with her Mexican husband's family tradition of Calabaza con Dulce, Kayla Alonso from @babydevotions shares her recipe for this all-time favorite Mexican dessert.
The Latina Mom Legacy Quick Tip 01 - 1000 Books Before Kindergarten App
On this very first Quick Tip of The Latina Mom Legacy Podcast, I recommend a great app that will help you log all of your kids books and encourage them to read.
2019 Best Toys and Gifts to Teach Your Child Spanish
The holiday season is upon us and with that the responsibility of finding cool toys and gadgets that our kids will love. The challenge is finding toys in Spanish or bilingual toys that can engage our kids and help us by not having to hand off another ipad or phone. Lucky for you, I did all the work looking!
Mexican Pambazo Recipe by Latina Mom Analily Morales
Mexican Pambazo Recipe ...."Let me preface this recipe by saying I rarely cook. I mean rarely. But this was one dish I wanted to learn before my abuelita passed away. She did pass about three years ago, and I haven’t made pambazos since. But here is the recipe, mind you, a lot of is “tanteando” (guessing)."
Ecuadorian Empanadas Recipe - Receta Para Empanadas Ecuatorianas by Ana Gallegos-Yavorsky
Provided by Ecuadorian mom, veteran wife, and Spanish Playdates founder, Ana Gallegos.
Recipe for Ecuadorian wind empanadas, these delicious fried empanadas have a cheese or cheese filling and are served sprinkled with sugar.
An End to Potty Training: How We Finally Ditched the Training Pants
The potty training journey has now come to a full end in our home and I feel like an entity has passed on. It has been a long journey for us. When I read about moms that have potty trained their kids in days or weeks I can’t help but sigh a little. I wish I potty trained in weeks! I wish my little girl would have gotten to the end of this journey sooner. But I know that every child is different and what works for one child may not work on another.
What Every Latina Needs to Know Before Buying a Home
I finally have the keys to our new house. I can't believe this dream is now a reality. Although, I must say, this dream turned into a nightmare pretty quickly and now we're just grateful that the process is over. It has been a long process full of mistakes, tears, and lots of anxiety. I wanted to create a free guide for you...
Finding My Inner Strength, A Latina Mom’s Approach When Life Gets Messy
Sometimes you have those weeks where you seem to be going somewhere and the road you're on has a detour after detour road sign. Maybe you feel like the saying, when it rains it pours, or you feel like you're going "de mal en peor." (from bad to worse). How do you get from the madness or darkness to the light? Here's my story...
Learn Spanish with the Latest Toy Trends from NY's Toy Fair 2019
As a Latina mom raising a multicultural bilingual daughter, it is important to me that I find resources, including toys, that will help us on our bilingual journey. I had the opportunity to attend NY's Toy Fair where I discovered the latest in toy trends. Understanding what will be out in the market and having an idea of how you can implement language learning will make you look twice on your ventures through the toy aisle. I hope that my many findings will help your family on your journey.
How to Teach your Kids Kindness in a World Full of Aholes
There is one phrase I always tell my family and friends, “As long as my daughter can grow up and not be an asshole, then I think I did a good job as a parent.” Of course, I want my kid to grow up and one day accomplish bigger and greater things than I have, but for me, it shouldn’t be at the cost of being a decent human being. Trying to raise a kind kid with empathy, concern, and care for all living things so she can grow up making a difference is at the top of my list, like so many parents...
What a Toddler Mom Really Wants For Valentine's Day
Oh, Valentine's Day, El Dia de Los Enamorados as we Latinos call it. An event to celebrate your love and affection, your union to your loved one, and all that blah blah blah. Do you know what I really want?...
Best Children's Books in English and Spanish that Celebrate Diversity
Growing up as a Hispanic kid in Miami, Florida, I loved books. My favorite place in the world was the library. I would immerse myself in books and stories, yet these books and stories never reflected the world I lived in (me below in elementary school). Fast forward to today, where I am raising a multicultural child, it is important to me that she grows up understanding about differences in cultures, skin colors, and socioeconomic statuses reflective of the multicultural world she lives in...
Morning and Bedtime Routines that Work for Young Kids
It's a new year and your daily family routine may be a bit off. I know mine is. It's easy to get off track after a long winter break, sleeping in, and going to bed late.
Let's face it, as parents, success means getting your kids to school on time without forgetting to pack their lunches or remembering to pack the diapers for the nursery. As moms, we have so much information packed inside our brains and it really doesn't help that after we give birth, scientifically speaking, we get the "m...
How to Stay Focused on New Year's Goals When the Laundry is Piling Up
It's hard to stay focused on your goals when as a mom you're...a doer, nurturer, doctor, fix it all, and you can put out fires, too. I took what worked for my busy mama lifestyle and designed these Free Mi Legasi Goals to Success Printable Worksheets to help me stay focused and on track with the bigger picture. So how can you stay focused on your personal goals, when you have two loads of laundry waiting for you? I may have the answer you are looking for...
New Year Goals For Parents Raising Bilingual Children
A new year brings with it new opportunities to define resolutions or goals. As a mom, it is important to me that my goals also include my child and family. As a Latina mom raising a bilingual, multicultural child, it is important to me that I continue on my bilingual journey, having goals, but not stressing out about specifics. You want your bilingual journey as a family to be natural and as stress free as possible. Here are my goals for the new year that you, as a bilingual or multicultu...
Hispanic New Year Traditions That Will Have Your Kids Scratching Their Heads
Growing up Hispanic meant that, like Christmas, New Year's was not celebrated in a traditionally American way, especially when it came to traditions and rituals. As a Colombian born, growing up in a very Latino Miami, even New Year's traditions became a mosh of many Latin countries. As a kid, I often just scratched my head or rolled my eyes at the funny and cooky things my parents did on New Year's. Now as an adult, I must say, that I've kept many of the traditions, though some still have m...