<p></p><p><strong>How do we preserve Latino culture?</strong></p><p>As two Dominican-American dads, we’re constantly navigating how our kids learn about or Domincan traditions and how to keep our traditions alive — from the cooking and dancing to the trips back home to the Dominican Republic. We do our best to make sure they stay connected to their roots.</p><p>But let’s be real — they were born in the U.S., and that means their culture is beautifully mixed. Even keeping up with the Spanish language becomes a challenge.</p><p>Have you ever heard the phrase <strong>“Bésame la mano”</strong>? Among Dominicans, it’s a gesture of respect toward elders — grandparents, aunts, uncles, and parents. (And no, it doesn’t literally mean <em>kiss my hand!</em> )</p><p>In this episode, we sit down with <strong>Jasdomine Santana</strong> — author, content creator, and mother of two. She’s the creative mind behind <em>Tiny Dominican Explorer</em> and bilingual children’s books that celebrate Dominican culture.</p><p>Jasdomine is known for her Dominican-inspired Spanglish songs like <strong>“The Wheels on the Guagua”</strong> — classic kids’ tunes reimagined with Caribbean rhythm and flavor. Her creative journey began after the birth of her first child, inspiring her to make fun, educational resources for bilingual families.</p><p> <strong>Explore her work:</strong><br> <a href="https://jasdomin.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">jasdomin.com</a><br> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TinyDominicanExplorer" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">youtube.com/@TinyDominicanExplorer</a><br> Free Educational Resources: <a href="https://jasdomin.com/pages/free-gratis-education-resources" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">jasdomin.com/pages/free-gratis-education-resources</a></p><p> <strong>Subscribe and activate notifications </strong> for more episodes of <strong>#DaddiesOnDuty</strong><br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/DaddiesOnDuty" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">@DaddiesOnDuty</a></p><p>#BésameLaMano #DaddiesOnDuty #Parenthood #BilingualKids #BilingualEducation #LatinoCulture #DominicanPride #Family #RaisingBilingualKids #RepresentationMatters #LatinoParents #CultureAndIdentity</p><p> </p>