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Raising a bilingual Spanish child is a journey filled with ups, downs, and everything in between. In this episode of The Latina Mom Legacy, I’m giving you a real, honest update on our bilingual parenting journey...what’s working, what’s not, and the lessons I’ve learned along the way. Plus, I’m sharing tips on how to be more intentional with the content we consume (because let’s be real, it affects our mindset!), and the best resources to support you in raising a bilingual child with confidence.

What You Will Learn in This Episode: 

• The progress we’ve made in our bilingual parenting journey
• What’s been challenging and how we’re adjusting
• How to be intentional with the content you consume to protect your mental sanity
• My go-to resources to help YOU raise a bilingual child

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• Headway App
• Wordia App
• Nobody Told Me This About Raising a Bilingual Child Book
• 50% OFF Preply Initial Class

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• Instagram: @milegasi

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En este episodio de The Latina Mom Legacy, exploramos este tema tan necesario de salud mental con la experta Jimena Picciano, MA, LMFT, terapeuta familiar y matrimonial bilingüe con amplia experiencia en salud mental.  También puedes descargar este paquete de recursos para Latinos gratis, lleno de ayudas para inmigrantes, como asistencia legal, salud mental e incluso apoyo para personas que han sufrido a causa de incendios.

Como padres, queremos proteger a nuestros hijos del dolor y la angustia, pero la realidad es que no podemos aislarlos completamente de lo que sucede a nuestro alrededor. En tiempos de incertidumbre, ¿cómo podemos hablar con ellos de manera adecuada según su edad? ¿Cómo manejamos nuestro propio estrés mientras les damos estabilidad y apoyo?

Aquí tienes un adelanto de lo que descubrirás en este episodio:

Sobre Jimena Picciano de Hispanictherapy.com:

Terapeuta Bilingüe con Vocación

Formación Académica y Experiencia

Especialización en Salud Mental

Apoyo a Comunidades Vulnerables

Licencias Profesionales

Marcas de Tiempo

00:00 Intro

01:06 Monologo

05:01 Entrevista

07:30 Ser bilingüe en los Estados Unidos

12:09 Salud mental - los niñxs y los eventos traumáticos

17:26 Técnicas para controlar nuestra salud mental

24:34 Crear un ambiente seguro para nuestros niños

26:42 Transmitir seguridad a sus hijos

31:29 Quitar el estigma al tratamiento psicológico 

33:38 Manejo saludable de redes sociales para padres

39:53 Ronda rápida de preguntas

Recursos:

Paquete de Recursos Para Latinos

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The journey to building a confident child in today’s world comes with its own set of challenges, especially as a bilingual parent. In this popular episode of The Latina Mom Legacy podcast, we’re diving into the tools and strategies you need to empower your child’s self-esteem while navigating the beautiful, yet complex, bilingual parenting journey.  Plus, download a ⁠Free Bilingual Confidence Boosting Activity Printable Pack.⁠

Building confidence isn’t just about encouraging independence—it’s about helping your child embrace their unique strengths, feel secure in their cultural identity, and thrive in an ever-changing world.

In this episode, I share practical tips and strategies to help you:✨ Encourage independence through simple, manageable tasks.✨ Create a safe space where your child feels empowered to take risks.✨ Allow mistakes to become stepping stones for growth.✨ Celebrate their unique qualities and cultural heritage.

Whether you’re just beginning your journey as a bilingual parent or you’re looking for ways to boost your child’s confidence and language development, this episode is packed with heartfelt advice and actionable tips to help your child shine.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:⁠Bilingual Spanish Books to Build Confidence in Children⁠

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The New Year is here, and it's the perfect time to embrace clarity, intention, and balance! In this special episode of The Latina Mom Legacy podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Marcela Valladolid—Latina celebrity chef, author, and mom of three. Together, we dive into how to start the year off right while honoring the beauty of our cultural traditions.

Marcela shares her heartfelt reflections on:

Whether you’re preparing for Día de Reyes or looking for inspiration to create meaningful connections in 2025, this episode is packed with advice to empower you as both a host and a mom.

In this episode you will discover:

About Chef Marcela Valladolid:

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The new year is fast approaching, and it’s the perfect time for us to reset, reflect, and set the stage for the year ahead. As Latina moms, we're always managing family life, our personal goals, and everything in between. So, how do we prepare mentally and physically for what's to come? How can we make sure we're ready for the year with clarity, intention, and balance?

In this episode, we discuss how to get mentally and physically prepared for the new year so that we can tackle everything that comes our way.

What You Will Learn in This Episode: 

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Becoming a mamá is transformative but can feel overwhelming during postpartum. What if ancestral wisdom could bring joy and healing to this sacred time?

In this episode, I chat with Panquetzani, author of Thriving Postpartum, about preserving culture and language, healing through la cuarentena, and nurturing yourself during recovery. Learn practical steps, mindset shifts, and her top three must-haves for postpartum mamás.

This episode is perfect for expectant moms, those navigating postpartum, or anyone supporting a mamá during this season.

Episode Highlights

About Panquetzani

Postpartum Bliss Tips from Panquetzani

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Did you know that minorities are significantly underrepresented in STEAM fields? This gap highlights the importance of engaging all children early on. When learning feels fun and meaningful—especially through hands-on experiences in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM)—kids not only build skills but also see themselves as future innovators.

In this episode of The Latina Mom Legacy, I’m joined by Monica Encarnacion, the founder of Homeschool STEAM, to talk about how she’s empowering Latino families to embrace STEAM education.  Monica shares her journey from being NYC Tech Mommy to creating a program that brings STEAM to life for kids in Florida and beyond.

Plus  enter the Annual Holiday Toy Giveaway!

https://www.milegasi.com/blogs/bilingual-kids/best-bilingual-spanish-toys-for-kids-in-2024

Here’s a sneak peek into what you’ll learn in this episode:

About Monica Encarnacion:

Time Stamps:

00:00 Intro
00:53 Monologue
03:17 Interview
06:05 Homeschool Steam
08:22 Stem vs Steam
09:06 Steam Education Program
14:15 Top Toys for this Season
16:08 Key components of a Homeschool Steam workshop
21:05 Tips for homeschooling parents
27:05 Steam vs Steam - Misconceptions
31:30 Fast round of questions
36:19 Outro

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Did you know that one of the keys to raising bilingual Spanish-speaking kids is to create a strong positive connection to the language?

When I wrote Nobody Told Me This About Raising a Bilingual Child in the spring of 2023, I wanted to address the real, often overlooked challenges of bilingual parenting that I experienced raising my trilingual daughter. While many resources focus on the science behind bilingualism, few address the emotional journey—especially the importance of connecting language learning to positive, meaningful experiences.

In today’s episode, I’ll be reading a passage from page 43 of my book titled: "Nobody Told Me the Importance of Creating a Positive Emotional Connection to the Language for My Child." I’ll also share five actionable tips to help you make language learning fun, impactful, and memorable. These tips will empower you to foster a deep and joyful connection between your child and the Spanish language, enriching their bilingual journey and your family’s cultural heritage.

Here’s a sneak peek into what you’ll learn in this episode:

Time Stamps:

00:52 Monologue

09:21 The power of creating a first experience

11:14 When you focus on bonding

13:27 Incorporating what they love

15:21 Incorporating people in language

18:38 Making traditions

Interested in Sponsoring the Show?If you’d like to sponsor The Latina Mom Legacy podcast and reach an engaged, bilingual community of parents, contact us! We’re always open to partnering with brands that align with our mission of empowering families raising bilingual children.
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Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Obtén To Copia Digital Del Libro Nadie Me Dijo Esto Sobre Criar a Un Niño Bilingüe antes de que salga ⁠AQUI

Did you know that making language learning fun and engaging for young children can play a huge role in fostering their bilingual skills? Whether it’s through creative content, interactive activities, or research-backed methods, helping kids embrace multiple languages from a young age can set them up for lifelong success.

In this episode, I sit down with Lorena Aceves Hernández and Brenda Sánchez, the brilliant speech pathologists behind Telelingo. We’ll dive into their inspiring journey of creating an innovative platform and YouTube channel designed to teach Spanish to young children in fun, interactive ways. You’ll hear about their passion for bilingual education, the importance of early language exposure, and how they’re helping Latino families embrace bilingualism.

Plus, I’m offering a special treat—exclusive early access to my upcoming book Nadie Me Dijo Esto Sobre Criar a un Niño Bilingüe. Get ready for practical tips and insights to enhance your bilingual parenting journey, along with a free printable to help you reflect on how language learning impacts your child’s development and your connection to culture

 Here’s a sneak peek into what you’ll learn in this episode:

Learn More About ¡Telelingo! :  https://telelingokids.com/

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Obtén To Copia Digital Del Libro Nadie Me Dijo Esto Sobre Criar a Un Niño Bilingüe antes de que salga AQUI

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¿Sabías que criar niños bilingües no solo enriquece sus habilidades lingüísticas, sino que también abre puertas culturales y económicas que podrían cambiar sus vidas? Como padres latinos en los Estados Unidos, es posible que tus hijos se estén perdiendo oportunidades valiosas si no hablan español.

En este episodio, vamos a hablar sobre la importancia de criar niños bilingües en nuestra comunidad latina. Discutiré algunas de las razones clave por las cuales el bilingüismo es un regalo cultural y económico para tus hijos, así como los miedos comunes que muchas mamás latinas enfrentan al criar bilingües, desde la discriminación hasta la asimilación. Además, compartiré consejos prácticos para que puedas superar estos desafíos con confianza.

Y no solo eso, también te traigo una sorpresa: ¡el lanzamiento en español de mi libro Nadie me dijo esto sobre criar a un niño bilingüe! Te contaré cómo puedes ser una de las primeras personas en leerlo antes de su lanzamiento oficial, completamente gratis AQUI⁠⁠⁠.

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Sobre Janny Perez:

 Educadora Bilingüe y Promotora: Janny Pérez es una apasionada educadora bilingüe dedicada a empoderar a los padres para que críen niños bilingües a través de recursos accesibles y atractivos.

Autora: Janny es la autora de "Nobody Told Me This About Raising a Bilingual Child," donde comparte ideas y estrategias para una crianza bilingüe efectiva.

Podcaster: Como anfitriona del podcast "The Latina Mom Legacy," Janny discute temas importantes relacionados con la cultura, la identidad y la crianza, conectando con su audiencia a través de experiencias compartidas.

Conexión Cultural y Enfoque Holístico de Crianza: Basándose en sus experiencias como estadounidense de primera generación con herencia latina, Janny enfatiza la importancia de la identidad cultural y la conexión en la crianza de niños bilingües, abogando por un enfoque integral que integre el aprendizaje de idiomas con el desarrollo emocional y cognitivo.

Fundadora de Mi Legasi: Janny es la fundadora de Mi Legasi, una plataforma que proporciona herramientas, cursos y apoyo comunitario para padres de la Generación Millennial y la Generación Z que navegan por los desafíos del bilingüismo.

Quotes:

" A veces, esta preocupación a menudo lleva a la inclinación de priorizar el inglés, creyendo que al hablar más inglés eso les va a ofrecer y abrir más puertas a sus hijos, cuando muchas veces no es así." -Janny Perez

Tiempo:

00:00 Intro

07:49 Preservar la herencia cultural

13:15 Conectar con la familia

17:23 Beneficios económicos y educativos

21:32 Beneficios salariales

23:27 Becas

25:12 Beneficios cognitivos y empáticos

27:52 Miedo a la discriminación

33:00 Asimilación e identidad

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