The Latina Mom Legacy

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 parenting educator, and now author Janny Perez te invito as we take a closer look.  Asi que no te lo pierdas!

Who is MariVi, The Master Navigator and why should she matter to Latinos?  What message is this book and TV series character sending 1st and 2nd generations? In this episode, Latina mom, children’s book author and series creator, Maria Twena helps answer those questions.

Join us as we learn about the inspiration behind MariVi and how she’s inspiring immigrant children and adults across the US.  Discover how retroculturation presents itself in our lives and how it can empower you to create change. Plus, we learn about the new bilingual streaming service Nuestra Tv and her favorite Cuban dish that she’s already passed down. Yo, a Latina mom, bilingual parenting educator, and now author, Janny Perez te invito as we take a closer look. ¡Así que no te lo pierdas

What tips does an 8-year-old bilingual child have for parents wanting to raise bilingual children?  ¿Qué consejos tiene una niña bilingüe de 8 años para los padres que quieren criar hijos bilingües? 

What does she think parents need to do more of?

¿Qué cree ella que los padres deben hacer más? 

Join us as we dive into this thoughtful and insightful conversation from an 8 year old’s perspective.  Unete a esta conversacion pensativa y de conocimiento desde la perspectiva de una niña de 8 años.

Plus, I give you tips on how to gently correct your children while you’re having a conversation in Spanish.

Además, te doy consejos sobre cómo corregir a sus hijos mientras tienen una conversación en español con delicadeza. 

Yo, a Latina mom, bilingual parenting educator, and now author, Janny Perez te invito as we take a closer look. ¡Así que no te lo pierdas

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 development and curriculum design to help communities of color. Plus, I share some very important bilingual educators' stats you don’t want to miss.  Yo, a Latina mom, bilingual parenting educator, and now author, Janny Perez te invito as we take a closer look. ¡Así que no te lo pierdas!

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 and retrain your mindset.  Plus, Vero shares her techniques for raising trilingual kids all the way from Denmark. Yo, a Latina mom, bilingual parenting educator, and now author, Janny Perez te invito as we take a closer look. ¡Así que no te lo pierdas!

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 masterclass that will help you raise bilingual kids with confidence. Yo, a Latina mom, bilingual parenting educator, and now author, Janny Perez invite you as we take a closer look. ¡Así que no te lo pierdas!

SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

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, Janny Perez te invito as we take a closer look. ¡Así que no te lo pierdas!

SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

What do you do when you're a professional photographer and you find yourself taking pictures of your Mexican culture being appropriated? How do you transform your life, learn about your roots and culture, and relearn Spanish for your kids? In this episode, Latina mom, photographer, and host of Elevating La Cultura Podcast, Karina Mora, shares her empowering story.

Join us as we talk about the importance of reclaiming our cultural legacies and the challenges we face as first-generation Latinos in the US. Learn about what inspired her to take a look back at her life and change the narrative moving forward. Plus, we’ll talk about how she’s homeschooling bilingual kids, how she’s creating Latinx spaces, and her favorite dish from Guadalajara. ¡Así que no te lo pierdas!

SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

In this episode, Janny talks about how much actual exposure time your child needs in order to become bilingual.  How much should you be speaking to your child in the minority versus majority language? Learn about the different ways you can increase your child's exposure to the minority language.  Plus, how much exposure is her daughter getting and what are they doing in the home to increase the exposure? Asi que no te lo pierdas!

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SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

Today,  you'll be getting a Feliz Friday Update from Janny where she talks about how you can use the power of AI to help you in your bilingual parenting journey.  How can it become like a virtual language assistant?  How can you use it to help you save time when looking for resources? Learn about the different ways you are already communicating with AI and how you can make your interaction stronger.  Plus, listen to hr ChatGPT conversation and what it had to say.  Asi que no te lo pierdas!

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Are you raising a bilingual child and fear they may have a delay? Do you know where your child should be in their speech development? In this throwback episode, I interview a Latina mom of 1, speech and language pathologist, and sancocho lover, Carolina Marroquin.

Join us as we talk about myths surrounding language and speech development in bilingual kids, age-appropriate milestones, and how we can help their development right at home. Plus Asi que no te lo pierdas!

Bilingual Resources:

Today,  you'll be getting a Feliz Friday Update from Janny where she talks about some of the different methods used in bilingual parenting and how you can choose one that works for your family.  Learn about the differences between OPOL, MLAH, Context, Time & Space, Language Immersions Schools, and Classes.  See what's her top choice.  Plus, be sure to tune in to the end for access to a free Spanish class and coupons for language schools.  Asi que no te lo pierdas!

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SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

Today,  you'll be getting a Feliz Friday Update from Janny where she shares the questions that you need to ask yourself before you give up on bilingual parenting or anything in life.    Learn about the valuable lessons learned during her daughter's recent hockey tournament and how that applies to raising a bilingual child. Asi que no te lo pierdas!

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Did you know that experiencing hearing loss could be the reason why your child is disruptive?  What should you do if you think your child is hard of hearing?  In this episode, bilingual mom, audiologist, and host of All About Audiology podcast Dr. Lilach Saperstein helps answer those questions.

Join us as we talk about hearing loss in children and how it affects language development.  Learn about things to look for, whom to reach out to, and how you can encourage communication, no matter the language.  Plus, we’ll talk about how she’s raising bilingual daughters, life in Israel, and her favorite dish to pass down, and it’s not Matzo Ball soup. Asi que no te lo pierdas!

About Dr.Lilach Saperstein

Today,  you'll be getting a Feliz Friday Update from Janny where she shares the benefits of bilingualism for athletes and how you can get your child competition ready.    Learn about some of the best practices that have worked for her as a goalie girl mom and how you can prepare your child physically and mentally. Plus, learn about where they are headed for competition.   Asi que no te lo pierdas!

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Today,  you'll be getting a Feliz Friday Update from Janny where she gives practical tips on how to build confidence in your kids to help them in school, language learning, and life.   Learn about some of the best practices that have worked for her as a parent and as an adult. Plus, learn about Latinx adolescents and how confidence and self-esteem play a role in suicidal thoughts.   Asi que no te lo pierdas!

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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 with us her inspirational story sure to capture your attention.

Join us as we talk about her journey in the United States Air Force and how she became the world's first bilingual children’s book creator featuring a mama in the Air Force, better known as Captain Mama or Capitan Mama.   Plus, we’ll talk about how she may be speaking at your local airshow and how you can win her autographed trilogy and replica airplane. Asi que no te lo pierdas!

Hoy, recibirás una actualización de Feliz Viernes de Janny, donde habla sobre la comparación y cómo pueden usarse como herramientas para ayudarte a crecer o como algo que te debilita. Tome notas, estos consejos lo ayudarán a dejar de compararse a sí mismo, a su familia o/a sus hijos con los demás y, en cambio, lo ayudarán a aprender y crecer. Además, descubrirá qué provocó esta conversación y cómo se aplica incluso a la crianza bilingüe. Asi que no te lo pierdas!

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Today,  you'll be getting a Feliz Friday Update from Janny where she gives you 10 Bilingual activities that you can do with your child no matter the age, and many of them right in the comfort of your home and are free. Learn about how to work with your child's natural likes and how to get them to like Spanish or the minority language. Plus, listen to who drops by to say Hi!  Asi que no te lo pierdas!

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Today,  you'll be getting a Feliz Friday Update from Janny where she talks about creating a vision board that works for you and isn't collecting dust somewhere.   Learn about the most effective methods and how to avoid common mistakes that prevent you from manifesting your dreams. You'll want to grab a pen and paper for this one.  Plus, find out which celebrities use vision boards in their lives.  Asi que no te lo pierdas!

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Today,  you'll be getting a Feliz Friday Update from Janny where she talks about the 4 things that you need to do to start raising a bilingual child.  You'll want to grab a pen and paper for this one.  Plus, she shares how she spent Navidad and New Year's and what she doesn't think she'll ever be doing again.  Asi que no te lo pierdas!

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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 cover many different scenarios. Grab your Cafecito so you can start relating. Asi que no te lo pierdas!

Empower Yourself:

Today,  you'll be getting a Feliz Friday Update from Janny where she talks all things like her top 12 Bilingual Spanish parenting recommendations of 2022.  She'll talk about classes, books, music, websites, and more.  Plus, she shares how she remembered her father on the anniversary of his death.  Asi que no te lo pierdas!

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Spanish episode.  Hoy recibirás una actualización de Feliz Viernes de Janny en donde hoy habla sobre la importancia de escribir tus logros y metas en la educación de un hijo bilingüe o en cualquier parte de tu vida.  Además, te invita a su nuevo grupo de facebook, Mi Legasi - Bilingual Spanish Parenting Support Group.  Asi que no te lo pierdas!

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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 teen, her best money tip, and her unconventional Hispanic home remedy that keeps her going. Asi que no te lo pierdas!

Today,  you'll be getting a Feliz Friday Update from Janny where she talks all things like how you helped grow the show and what you can expect in the year. Plus, she talks about World Cup, who's she's rooting and who messed up.  Asi que no te lo pierdas!

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Today,  you'll be getting a Feliz Friday Update from Janny where she talks all things like which 5 Books have changed her life and made it less chaotic.  She'll share her go to books that have helped her in getting her physical and mental space organized which in turn has helped her raise a bilingual child.  Plus, what unexpectedly happened during Thanksgiving?   Asi que no te lo pierdas!

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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 nurture and encourage play in kids no matter what they want to play with.  Plus, we’ll talk about how she’s raising a bilingual daughter, her favorite Latino dishes, and some behind the scenes facts you won’t want to miss. Asi que no te lo pierdas!

Today,  you'll be getting a Feliz Friday Update from Janny where she talks all things like why you tend to give up on raising a bilingual child or anything that requires a long term commitment .  She'll offer all the steps you ever need to help you stay on track.  Plus, what happened to her back and guess who's coming to town...and no, it's not Santa Claus.   Asi que no te lo pierdas!

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