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¿Quieres que tu hijo hable español, pero también que se sienta orgulloso de hacerlo? ❤️ Amiga, enseñar español no es suficiente. Nuestros hijos necesitan conectar con el idioma, su cultura y sus raíces para sentir que el español también es parte de quiénes son. En este episodio, te comparto 4 estrategias para ayudar a tu hijo a desarrollar esa conexión, incluso si hoy prefiere hablar en inglés. Porque criar hijos bilingües no se trata de perfección, sino de conexión, identidad y progreso. En este episodio descubrirás: 02:12 — Por qué el español es mucho más que un idioma. 03:26 — Cómo conectar el español con lo que tu hijo ama. 05:34 — Cómo compartir las historias y tradiciones de tu familia. 08:00 — Cómo ayudar a tu hijo a sentir que el español también es suyo. 11:03 — Por qué no necesitas hablar perfectamente para sentir orgullo por tu español. ✨ Una frase para recordar: «Menos corrección y más conexión». 👭 Únete a nuestra comunidad gratuita: Latina Moms Raising Bilingual Kids en Facebook. Conecta con otras mamás que están criando hijos bilingües y comparte tus dudas, experiencias y recursos. Busca Latina Moms Raising Bilingual Kids en Facebook. Conecta con Janny: Instagram: @milegasi Threads: @milegasi Instagram del podcast: @thelatinamomlegacy Pinterest: @milegasi 💕 Recuerda, amiga: Tu hijo no tiene que hablar español perfectamente para sentirse orgulloso de hablarlo. Sigue hablando, sigue compartiendo tu cultura y sigue creando oportunidades para conectar con tus raíces. Porque no estás solamente enseñando un idioma. Estás construyendo un legado. Un beso, un abrazo y ¡hasta la próxima! ¡Chao, chao!

Have you ever felt like your Spanish wasn't enough or wondered how to reconnect with your cultura? In this episode of The Latina Mom Legacy, Janny Perez talks with Cynthia Perez, a therapist, mom of three, and founder of Rooted in Reflection. Cynthia shares how childhood shame around her Spanish led her to stop trying, how ancestral healing helped her reconnect with her Maya and Yucatec roots, and why she ultimately moved her family from Los Angeles to Mexico. You'll discover how to reclaim your heritage, navigate language shame, and raise bilingual and bicultural kids while embracing your own cultural identity. Timestamps 04:06 – Growing Up Pocha: Language Shame 06:30 – Healing and Reconnecting With Her Maya Roots 17:46 – Why She Moved Her Family to Mexico 22:47 – Raising Bilingual Kids in Mexico 31:31 – Advice for Overcoming Spanish Shame 32:05 – Reclaiming Your Heritage From Anywhere 34:22 – The Suitcase That Changed How She Saw Herself About Cynthia Perez Cynthia Perez is a therapist, mother of three, and founder of Rooted in Reflection. Born in Long Beach, California, Cynthia embarked on a journey of healing and self-discovery that led her to reconnect with her Maya and Yucatec heritage and move her family to Mexico. Through her work, she centers inner healing from a decolonial perspective, exploring ancestral connections, cultural identity, and marianismo (colonial influences on motherhood). She is also a self-published author of three books and the host of the podcast Confetti All Around. About Janny Perez Resources Cynthia Perez: https://rootedinreflection.org/ Confetti All Around podcast Free bilingual parenting resources: https://milegasi.com/ Join the Latina Moms Raising Bilingual Kids Facebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/milegasi to connect with other moms on this journey. Follow Janny: @milegasi Podcast: @thelatinamomlegacy Final Thoughts: Remember, mamá: You don't have to speak perfect Spanish or move abroad to reclaim your roots. Start where you are and keep going! About Janny Perez Janny Perez is a bilingual parenting educator, coach, and host of The Latina Mom Legacy podcast. As a multilingual mom herself, Janny helps Latina and multicultural families raise bilingual children with confidence, consistency, and connection to language and culture—even in English-dominant environments. Through Mi Legasi, Janny teaches parents how to move beyond guilt and the pressure to do bilingual parenting perfectly, and instead create a flexible approach that works for their child, their family, and real life. Learn more at milegasi.com

Show Promos You Don't Want to Miss: Enrollment closes October 18, 2026 for Confident Bilingual Parenting Group Coaching that begins October 20. Use code POD50 for $50 off. Does This Sound Like You, Amiga? Are you the only Spanish speaker at home? Do you feel like raising a bilingual child is all on your shoulders? Does your spouse speak Spanish but rarely use it with your child? Can you raise a bilingual child when your spouse doesn't speak Spanish? ¡Sí, amiga, tú puedes! What You'll Discover in This Episode Janny Perez shares her experience raising her daughter trilingually and explains how to create meaningful opportunities for Spanish, involve your spouse, and build a flexible approach that works for your family. Memorable Quote "You're trying to create a Spanish-speaking relationship." Timestamps & What You'll Discover 03:32 — Do You Need Two Spanish-Speaking Parents? Why one parent can make a difference. 09:40 — Making Spanish Part of Everyday Life Finding natural opportunities to use Spanish. 11:47 — Why Exposure Alone Isn't Enough Creating reasons for your child to speak Spanish. 13:08 — People, Places, and Experiences Making Spanish meaningful through relationships and activities. 18:09 — Getting Your Spouse Involved How your partner can support bilingualism without speaking Spanish. 24:43 — When Your Spouse Won't Speak Spanish Encouraging participation without constant conflict. Resources Confident Bilingual Parenting: Join Janny's 3-month group coaching program and create a flexible bilingual parenting plan for your family. Enrollment closes October 18, 2026. Coaching begins October 20. Use code POD50 for $50 off. Learn more: https://milegasi.thinkific.com/courses/confidentbilingualparenting Explore free resources at https://www.milegasi.com Connect With Janny Instagram: @milegasi Threads: @milegasi Podcast Instagram: @thelatinamomlegacy Final Thoughts You don't need two Spanish-speaking parents or a perfect bilingual environment. You need a flexible plan that works for the family you actually have. ¡Tú puedes, mamá!

Amiga, have you ever felt ni de aquí ni de allá? In this episode, Janny Perez talks with Alyssa Bolaños, a Cuban mom married to a Colombian, about moving her family from the United States to Medellín, Colombia, and rethinking what it means to belong. Together, they discuss raising children connected to their roots, navigating cultural identity, challenging stereotypes about Latin America, and redefining the American dream for the next generation. What You'll Discover Why children can belong to more than one culture. How new experiences expand your children's worldview. What moving abroad taught Alyssa about success, family, and slowing down. How to help your children embrace their cultural identity. Memorable Quote “Ni de aquí ni de allá doesn't have to be a limitation. Son de aquí y son de allá.” - Janny Perez Timestamps 04:08 — Growing Up Ni de Aquí Ni de Allá 10:32 — Why Her Family Moved to Colombia 13:16 — Helping Her Kids Adjust 19:33 — Redefining the American Dream 20:41 — Learning to Slow Down 23:40 — Casa Bolaños and Moving Abroad 26:41 — Challenging Misconceptions About Latin America 32:32 — The Latina Mom Legacy Fast Round About Alyssa Bolaños Alyssa Bolaños is a Cuban mom, wife, and content creator who moved her family from the United States to Medellín, Colombia, to reconnect with their roots and create a different kind of life for her children. Through Casa Bolaños, she shares resources to help other families explore what living abroad in Latin America could look like. Connect with Alyssa: Website: https://casabolanos.com Instagram & TikTok: @casabolanos About Janny Perez Janny Perez is a bilingual parenting educator, coach, and host of The Latina Mom Legacy. Through Mi Legasi, she helps Latina and multicultural families raise bilingual children with confidence, consistency, and connection to language and culture. Learn more: https://milegasi.com Continue Your Bilingual Parenting Journey Ready to stop second-guessing your bilingual parenting approach? Join Janny's three-month Confident Bilingual Parenting group coaching program for practical tools, live coaching, and a supportive community. Use code POD50 for $50 off through October 18, 2026. Learn more: https://milegasi.thinkific.com Amiga, your children can belong to more than one culture. They can embrace their roots while creating their own path. Son de aquí y son de allá.

Show promos you won't want to miss! Watch the Free LIVE Confident Bilingual Parenting Masterclass Replay Here until 10/4 Does This Sound Like You, Amiga? Are you raising a bilingual or trilingual child, but find yourself wondering how to keep your heritage language going when life gets busy? Have your family’s routines, school schedules, or extracurriculars changed—and made your bilingual parenting approach harder to maintain? Or maybe you’re learning that raising bilingual children isn’t about following a perfect plan, but about knowing what works for your child and adapting when life changes. If so, this episode is for you. Timestamps & What You’ll Discover 01:21 — A New School & A New Season 02:53 — Stepping Outside Her Comfort Zone 06:21 — A Real-Life Multilingual Parenting Update 08:35 — Keeping Spanish Alive in Everyday Life 09:30 — Behind the Scenes of the Masterclass 12:05 — The New Confident Bilingual Parenting Coaching Program Resources Mentioned in the Episode Confident Bilingual Parenting Masterclass Replay — Watch the replay and learn more about Janny’s approach to creating a flexible bilingual parenting plan. Confident Bilingual Parenting Assessment Tool — Use the assessment to learn about your family’s current bilingual parenting approach. Confident Bilingual Parenting 3-Month Group Coaching Program — Get access to the course, private community, coaching calls twice a month, and ongoing support. The program includes: Instant access to the Confident Bilingual Parenting course Digital workbook Bilingual Resources Directory Private community Twice-monthly live coaching calls Ongoing support throughout the program The first live coaching call is October 20, 2026 Connect with Janny Online Podcast: The Latina Mom Legacy Website: milegasi.com Instagram: @milegasi Facebook Community: Latina Moms Raising Bilingual Kids Interested in Sponsoring The Latina Mom Legacy? Reach an engaged community of parents raising bilingual and bicultural children. Contact us → Sponsorship info Final Thoughts September was a month of change—new routines, new spaces, new challenges, and new opportunities. And if there’s one thing Janny is taking into October, it’s this: Step outside your comfort zone. Keep showing up for yourself. And learn to adapt when your season changes. You don’t need to have the perfect routine or follow someone else’s formula. When you understand what works for your child and your family, you can adjust your approach as life changes without losing sight of the bigger goal. Because raising bilingual—or trilingual—children is not a checklist. It’s a journey. And amiga, you’re allowed to change the way you get there. About Janny Perez Janny Perez is a bilingual parenting educator, coach, and host of The Latina Mom Legacy podcast. As a multilingual parenting mom herself, Janny helps Latina and multicultural families raise bilingual children with confidence, consistency, and connection to language and culture—even in English-dominant environments. Through Mi Legasi, Janny teaches parents how to move beyond guilt and the pressure to do bilingual parenting perfectly, and instead create a flexible approach that works for their child, their family, and real life. Learn more at milegasi.com