<p>Ever feel your Spanish isn’t “good enough” to raise bilingual kids? You’re not alone! This episode unpacks why so many Latino parents struggle with language confidence, what heritage speakers truly experience, and how to use your everyday Spanish to create meaningful bilingual moments at home.<br></p><p><strong>Show Promos You Don&#39;t Want to Miss:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.milegasi.com/pages/bilingual-milestone-freebie" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>DOWNLOAD THE BILINGUAL BABY QUICKSTART GUIDE</strong></em></a></p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzE_d7kcu116KZ1VbwLFQpSuDOF4kDNvJC5nEQVNm1yVMblw/viewform?usp=header" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>APPLY TO JOIN THE MI LEGASI BILINGUAL PARENTING COACHING PROGRAM</strong></em></a><br><strong>Timestamps &amp; What You’ll Discover</strong></p><p><strong>01:13 – The “Do I Really Speak Spanish?” Question</strong><br></p><p><strong>02:12 – The Psychology of “Not Enough” Spanish</strong><br></p><p><strong>04:20 – Janny’s Personal Story: Presenting in Mexico</strong><br></p><p><strong>06:07 – What is a “Heritage Speaker”?</strong><br></p><p><strong>08:06 – Navigating Academic Spanish</strong><br></p><p><strong>10:13 – The Challenges of Spanish Classes for Heritage Speakers</strong><br></p><p><strong>11:08 – Double Pressure: “Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá”</strong><br></p><p><strong>12:16 – Why Your Everyday Spanish is Powerful</strong><br></p><p><strong>14:01 – Modeling Imperfection: The Power of Trying</strong><br></p><p><strong>15:22 – Free Resource for Bilingual Parents</strong><br>Where to find Janny’s <a href="https://www.milegasi.com/pages/bilingual-milestone-freebie" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bilingual Baby Quick Start Guide</a> and how to set your child up for language success in the early years.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Quick Bilingual Parenting Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li><p>“Perfect” Spanish is not required; meaningful exposure and connection are what count.</p></li><li><p>Heritage speakers have unique strengths—start where you are and build from your foundation.</p></li><li><p>Your presence, willingness to interact, and imperfect attempts are powerful for kids.</p></li></ul><li><p>Modeling learning and vulnerability strengthens your child’s confidence.</p><p><strong>About Janny Perez</strong></p></li><li><li><ul><li>Janny Perez is a passionate advocate for raising bilingual children and preserving Latino heritage.</li><li>She is the voice behind &quot;The Latina Mom Legacy&quot; podcast and the bilingual parenting educator behind <a href="https://milegasi.thinkific.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Confident Bilingual Parenting</a> .</li><li>She inspires parents with her own multilingual parenting journey.</li></ul><p><strong>Viral Quotes from Janny Perez</strong><br></p></li></li><p>“So often we focus on our imperfections and make the experience about us, but when it comes to raising bilingual children, the question isn’t, ‘Is my Spanish perfect?’ The question is, ‘What can my child gain from hearing and experiencing this language?’”  - Janny Perez</p><p>“Children don’t need perfect grammar, they need exposure… that consistent connection with the language, and that bonding is super important.”  -Janny Perez</p><p><strong>Resources Mentioned in The Podcast</strong></p><p> 🎁 Free Resource: <a href="https://www.milegasi.com/pages/bilingual-milestone-freebie" target="_blank">Bilingual Baby Quick Start Guide: What Actually Matters in the First 3 Years</a></p><p>The Latina Mom Legacy Newsletter<br>Get practical tips, podcast highlights, and freebies at <a href="https://www.milegasi.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">milegasi.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-bilingual-mind/202603/fluent-at-home-silent-at-work-growing-up-bilingual" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fluent at Home, Silent at Work: Growing Up Bilingual: Why so many Hispanic professionals doubt their Spanish. </a>Psychology Today Article by Cristina Lozano Arguelles, PhD<br></p><p>More free printables + bilingual parenting tips at <a href="https://milegasi.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">milegasi.com</a></p><p><strong>How You Can Support &amp; Engage</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://calendly.com/d/g4s-jh3-9zt" target="_blank"><strong>Apply to Be a Guest</strong></a>  – Share your bilingual parenting story!</p></li><li><p>Leave a Review – <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-latina-mom-legacy/id1479716825" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple Podcast</a> or <a href="https://www.milegasi.com/blogs/the-latina-mom-legacy-podcast/706#" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Spotify</a>. 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Progress over perfection, and juntos podemos.</p><p><br>If you’d like more bilingual parenting tips, check out <a href="https://milegasi.thinkific.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">milegasi.thinkific.com</a> for courses and guides.<br></p>