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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...
10 Ways to Honor the Dead with our Kids on Dia De Los Muertos
While it may be easier as adults to celebrate a deceased one's life, a child that experiences the loss of a loved one can be a very traumatic experience. Helping our kids Honor and remember the dead or departed in a positive and creative way can help them better deal with their emotions and better understand why we as Latinos honor this tradition. Here are 10 way we can Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with our kids.
10 Things to Do Before you Have Kids
Having a child will change your life. I know, everybody says that, but until you actually have a child you don't fully understand what that means. Whether you have a child in your 20's or 30's doesn't matter, because they will bring you such joy. However, there are things that are definitely easier to do when you don't have kids and there are things that you will benefit from, if you do them early enough. Here's my top list of things to do, most of which I did and some I wish I had done l...
Questions to ask when looking at preschools - What I was surprised to learn!
My daughter turned 3 in March. Up until now she has been going to a family daycare, but I decided it was time to move on to preschool. Boy, has this preschool search been an eye opening, “I’m not prepared at all” experience. I wanted to share this with you in hopes that when you are ready to start looking you ARE prepared and not scrambling like I’ve been over the past few weeks. I've even included a Free Downloadable Questionnaire for you to have with you when you are ready to start searc...
I Thought My Child Had the Flu with These Symptoms, What She Had Instead
It was suppose to be a pleasant 3 day weekend, instead, I've spent the last 5 days playing a real life Doc McStuffins to my sick child. I was sure she had the flu, but she didn't, what she had really surprised me. See if any of these symptoms sound familiar to your child.
No Lo Hagas! What Not to Do on Valentine's Day so You can Make Him or Her Happy
As many of you know I'm not a big fan of Valentine's Day. I prefer to celebrate amor & kindness any other day and avoid the crowds and clichés, but that's just me. I am now happily married and can tell you the best and worst things to do on Valentine's Day. So pay attention caballeros. Ladies, you're not off the hook, I have some advice for you too that'll make him very happy.
The New Year's Resolution Every Latino or Hispanic Parent Should Make For 2018
2017 will go down in history as the #metoo #yotambien year. So what does this have to do with being a Latino or Hispanic Parent? Everything! If there is one single resolution to make this year it's...
Traveling With Your Tot Doesn't Have to Be a Pesadilla! (Nightmare)
My husband just came back from traveling with our 2 year old daughter...BY THEMSELVES! I'll be honest, I was having a small panic attack because my daughter has traveled countless times with me since she was 4 weeks old, but this was the first time she was traveling alone with daddy...Ay Dios Mio!
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...
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...
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.
2.02 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.
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.
10 Hispanic and Latino Halloween Costumes For Your Entire Family
Halloween is almost here and if you're anything like me, I love being different than everyone else. Scrambling for ideas? Are you looking for inspiration for your next fiesta? Need last-minute finds? Here's a top ten list of some fun Hispanic and Latino costumes that will make your familia stand out! From traditional dresses to iconic characters, we've got you covered. Let's get started!
Toys and Books that Celebrate Hispanic Heritage and Latino Icons
It's Hispanic Heritage Month and as a Colombian mom raising a multicultural daughter, it's important to me that she grows up playing with toys that reflect the diverse world that we live in and that celebrate her Latino roots. I've created a list of toys that celebrate important Hispanic icons, diversity, and that would be a great addition during this month or as an early Christmas gift for your child! Check it out...
How to Travel with a Baby or Little Kids Like a Pro
We're off on our very first family vacation with our 3 year old daughter in tow. Though this is our first official family vacation, I've traveled countless times with my daughter since she was 4 weeks old, so you can say we're pretty experienced. Traveling with a baby or kids may seem like a daunting and challenging task, it doesn't have to be, if you set yourself up for a win. These tips will make it easier for you on that next family vacation or quick trip! Plus check out our free download.
12 Mompreneur Tips to Make it Work & Still Have Time For Your Family
It's no secret, I work a lot, I'm sure you do too. Whether you're a mompreneur, entrepreneur, career woman or man, we can all use tips that will make our lives easier so we can focus on what truly brings us happiness. Whether it's spending more time with your kids, your spouse, or yourself, set yourself up to win.Find out how with these 12 hacks that will improve you family life.
25 Unique Hispanic Baby Boy Names
When I was pregnant, before we knew we were having a girl, we (well I) had some boy names picked out. Good thing we had a girl cause those names were not going to be easy for mis padres (my parents).... we named her Victoria Grace and my parents only butcher Grace, not so bad.
I've compiled a list from top baby name app "Baby Names" of rare but up trending Spanish & Latin baby boy names and narrowed it down to 25. Maybe you'll find your baby's name here :)
What Cuaresma (Lent) Means to Me - My Spiritual Journey
It’s cuaresma, lent, and maybe that means something to you or maybe it means nothing. You don't have to be Catholic or religious to get more connected with your higher power, but you have to make a conscious effort towards it. I'm an "open minded" Catholic and use religion as a base for my spirituality. For me, lent is when I make a conscious effort get more connected with God, the universe, and my body in order to get more clarity in my life and my journey. So what does this spiritual j...
Celebrating tu Amor, Unique Couples Traditions you Can Start to Keep your Relationship Strong
When you have children it's hard NOT to shift your focus to that little human. We want to raise them, pass down our traditions, teach them what our parents taught us (at least the good parts), create new memories, and hopefully not scar them in any way for life. According to scientific research couple's with Preschool kids are the unhappiest in their marriages. What about our spouses and our partners? We shouldn't have to wait til our kids turn 18 to be happy again as a couple. We can cul...
10 Money Saving Tips Your Mamá Never Taught You
Lo que mi mamá me enseño del dinero...Not much!
How to Get Organized for Holiday Season Without Going Loca
It's officially holiday season with Thanksgiving around the corner and then Navidad, it's very easy to get overwhelmed as mamás, so, I want to offer you some personal tips and lists, because I absolutely love lists to get you organized and ready to tackle this season without going loca.
How to celebrate and honor "Los Muertos o Difuntos" with our kids
In the U.S. most people associate Day of the Dead with Mexican culture but in reality many Latin American the dead or departed are remembered. Helping our kids Honor and remember the dead or departed in a positive and creative way can help them better deal with their emotions and better understand why we as Latinos honor this tradition.
Mami, are you happy? 7 Tips to Help You Deal with Difficult Situations When You Have a Young Child
When your life is turned upside down, how can you deal and manage the stress, especially when you have a young child or children at home? Our lives have changed and learning to navigate this new norm is challenging.
"Mami, are you happy?" Victoria asks. I tell her, "Yes, mama, I'm so happy. These are Happy tears because I have my family, you, a roof over my head, food, clothes, water, my health...I am rich."
701: Back to Spanish- How to Reset Your Bilingual Routine After Summer
If you’re looking for bilingual parenting tips to restart your child’s Spanish routine after summer, this episode of The Latina Mom Legacy is for you. Learn simple strategies to raise bilingual kids with confidence, reset family language habits, and bring Spanish back into your everyday life with ease.
Bilingual Spanish Books to Build Confidence in Children
Confidence is assurance is oneself. When we empower children to grow their confidence skills we are helping them obtain tools for handling difficult situations and stresses that come with school and home life like learning, dealing with peer pressure, or even changes in their bodies. Raising bilingual Spanish children also means instilling in them confidence to continue in their language learning, no matter where they are at. These book not only help them with practical tips but will also ...
Best Bilingual Spanish Toys for 2022
If you want to raise a bilingual Spanish child, que hable Español, one of the best ways that you can do this is by making sure that you make it FUN! Children learn through play and getting them engaged, excited, and looking forward to playing with toys that enhance their language learning skills will make your job as a parent much easier when it comes to raising bilingual children. Luckily, I have a list of bilingual toys that your children and your family will enjoy in your bilingual pare...
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.
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.
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.
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...
2.03 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...
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.
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!
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.
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...
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 Christmas Traditions to Pass Down to Your Kids
As a Latina mom it’s important for me that my child grows up understanding our family’s Christmas traditions. As Latinos, there are many traditions you can embrace and pass down. It’s a way we can honor our history while embracing and creating new traditions of our own. Every family has their own traditions, whether it’s hosting a tamalada, attending la Misa de Gallo, or making natilla and buñuelos, you can incorporate any of these holiday traditions, even with your youngest of kids. Chec...
7 Spanish Words & Activities to Teach Your Child This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is around the corner and as a mom, you may be already stressing out about the holiday, because doesn’t that also mean Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas?!! Who has time to teach kids Spanish and do activities with their kids? I know, life is hectic, but I have 7 Spanish words that will teach your child about the essence of Thanksgiving with simple activities that will help them understand each meaning. Not a lot of time but a big return.
Working Mama Blog - Stories & Scary Stats of the Working Latina Mom
Want to know the scary truth about working Latina moms? Why the workplace doesn't support working moms? Take a further look at the new Working Mama blog and the stats for working moms. Being a mom is hard, that in itself is enough for a full-time job, but for many it's simply not enough, despite the stats. Many moms take time off work after they have children. Sometimes, they return to their jobs and other times they decide to stay home with their kids. Every situation is different and e...