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Janny Perez| First Gen Latina, Bilingual Parent Educator, Raising Bilingual Kids
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Do you want to raise a bilingual child connected to their cultura, but English just feels easier? Feeling guilty and overwhelmed? You are not alone, amiga. I'm Janny Perez, a first gen Latina mom who thought this would be as easy as my parents made it look. But I created a unique approach: the secret isn't speaking MORE Spanish, it's knowing how YOUR child learns and how YOU show up as their guide. Mija now speaks Spanish with her familia and is becoming trilingual. Your child can too! Want to raise confident bilingual kids who talk with abuelita? This podcast is for you. Grab your cafecito!

  1. 3d ago

    Behind the Scenes of September: Raising Bilingual Kids | 808

    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 LegacyWebsite: milegasi.comInstagram: @milegasiFacebook 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

  2. Sep 29

    Hablas Español en Casa Pero Te Preocupa Que Tu Hijo Se Quede Atrás en Inglés |807

    ¿Te Suena Esto, Amiga? ¿Hablas español en casa, pero te preocupa que tu hijo se quede atrás en inglés? ¿Te has preguntado si deberías hablarle más inglés para prepararlo para la escuela? Si alguna vez has tenido ese miedo, este episodio es para ti. Lo Que Aprenderás en Este Episodio En este episodio, Janny Perez habla sobre uno de los miedos más comunes entre las mamás que quieren criar hijos bilingües: “Hablamos español en casa, pero tengo miedo de que mi hijo se quede atrás con el inglés.” Janny explica por qué más español no significa menos inglés, cómo las habilidades de un idioma pueden apoyar el desarrollo del otro y por qué el inglés ya está presente en tantas áreas de la vida de un niño en Estados Unidos. También hablamos de algo más profundo: cómo nuestros propios miedos y experiencias con el idioma pueden influir en las decisiones que tomamos para nuestros hijos. Porque tu hijo no eres tú. Frase Clave “Más español no significa menos inglés.” Timestamps: 02:10 — El miedo de que tu hijo se quede atrás con el inglés 04:00 — El español y el inglés no están compitiendo 06:30 — Tu hijo no empieza desde cero en inglés 08:30 — El inglés está en todas partes 11:00 — Una base sólida abre puertas 14:00 — Cuando nuestros propios miedos entran en la crianza 17:00 — Tu hijo no eres tú 19:00 — ¿De quién es este miedo realmente? Quick Bilingual Parenting Takeaways Más español no significa menos inglés.Las habilidades de un idioma pueden apoyar el desarrollo del otro.El inglés está en todas partes; el español necesita más intención.Tu hijo no eres tú. Free Confident Bilingual Parenting Masterclass ¿Quieres sentirte más segura criando a tu hijo bilingüe? Join Janny's free LIVE Confident Bilingual Parenting Masterclass on September 29, 2026. 👉 https://masterclass.milegasi.com/l/US2JxA Connect With Janny Instagram: @milegasi Podcast: The Latina Mom Legacy Website: milegasi.com Join the Latina Moms Raising Bilingual Kids community: 👉 https://facebook.com/groups/milegasi More bilingual parenting resources: https://milegasi.com/

  3. Sep 22

    Raising Spanish-Only Kids When Everyone Doubted Her | Erika Fernandez-Pacheco | 805

    ¿Do You Ever Question If Speaking Only Spanish at Home Is “Too Much”? Have people told you raising your kids in español here in the U.S. won't work? Or do you sometimes wonder if you're doing bilingual parenting “right”? In this episode, Janny Perez sits down with Erika Fernández-Pacheco, a Dominican and Ecuadorian sports journalist, content creator, and mamá behind Curls and Sports. Erika made the intentional decision to raise her two daughters Spanish-only at home—even after friends told her it wouldn't work. She shares why Spanish became a priority for her family, what Spanish-only parenting actually looks like day to day, and how she handles bilingual fatigue, Spanglish, English at school, and the realities of raising bilingual kids in the U.S. You'll also hear about family priorities, reading in Spanish, screen time, staying present, and why connection comes before language. Most importantly, Erika has a message for any mamá who's been doubted: Trust your gut. Timestamps: 05:15 — “They Said It Wouldn’t Work”06:45 — Why Spanish Became a Priority08:32 — The Reality of Spanish-Only at Home10:47 — What a Spanish-Speaking Day Looks Like12:43 — Why Reading Matters17:02 — The Power of Putting the Phone Down20:28 — Creating Real Connection With Your Kids22:55 — Connection Comes Before Language23:55 — It’s Never Too Late27:45 — Why You Need a Bilingual Parenting Plan30:50 — Trust Your Gut32:38 — Seeing the Payoff Join Janny’s Free Masterclass Ready to feel more confident raising your bilingual child? Join Janny's Free Confident Bilingual Parenting Masterclass on September 29, 2026. 👉 https://masterclass.milegasi.com/l/US2JxA Connect With Erika Curls and Sports: @curlsandsports Connect With Janny Instagram: @milegasiPodcast: The Latina Mom LegacyWebsite: milegasi.com And if you need support on your bilingual parenting journey, join the Latina Moms Raising Bilingual Kids community on Facebook.

  4. Sep 15

    Stop Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Once a Year — Your Child Needs It Every Day | 805

    Show promos you won't want to miss! Join Janny Perez in her Free LIVE Confident Bilingual Parenting Masterclass via Zoom on 9/29. Click HERE to register.⁠ Do you feel like you need to do MORE during Hispanic Heritage Month—more activities, more books, more food, more ways to celebrate your cultura? Or worry that your child is only learning about their heritage during special events at school? In this episode, Janny talks about why Hispanic Heritage shouldn't be something we celebrate only once a year. She shares a personal experience that reminded her that we can't always rely on schools to teach our children about their heritage—and why that doesn't mean we're powerless. You’ll hear why the small, everyday things you do at home can have a bigger impact than one big celebration. Janny explores how language, food, family traditions, sayings, stories, and everyday routines can help your child build a sense of identity and belonging—and why consistency matters more than intensity when it comes to passing down your cultura. What You’ll Learn Why Hispanic Heritage shouldn't be limited to one month of the yearWhy you can't always rely on schools to teach your child about their heritageHow everyday traditions can shape your child's cultural identityWhy consistency matters more than big, once-a-year celebrationsSimple ways to make your cultura part of your family's everyday life Memorable Quote “Heritage, tu cultura, no necesita permiso. It doesn't need permission from a calendar to be celebrated. It needs permission from you.” — Janny Perez Timestamps & Highlights 02:10 — When Schools Don’t Celebrate Hispanic Heritage04:20 — Why Annual Celebrations Aren’t Enough07:39 — Everyday Traditions Matter Most11:12 — Consistency Over Intensity12:32 — Making Heritage Part of Everyday Life Resources 🎁 Confident Bilingual Parenting Masterclass — September 29Join Janny for a Free LIVE Masterclass designed to help you create a more confident and flexible approach to raising your bilingual child. Sign up: milegasi.com More bilingual parenting tips and resources: milegasi.com Connect With Janny Instagram: @milegasi Podcast Instagram: @thelatinamomlegacy Website: milegasi.com Facebook Community: Latina Moms Raising Bilingual Kids Final Thoughts Hispanic Heritage isn't something your child needs to experience once a year. It's something they can experience through the language you speak, the food you make, the stories you tell, the traditions you keep, and the everyday moments you share. Your culture doesn't need a special occasion to matter. It just needs a place in your everyday life.

  5. Sep 8

    What Will They Say? Cultural Taboos Keeping Latina Moms From Language & Roots | Denise Soler Cox |804

    Show promos you won't want to miss! Join Janny Perez in her Free LIVE Confident Bilingual Parenting Masterclass via Zoom on 9/29. Click HERE to register. Do you worry that your Spanish isn’t “good enough” to pass down to your kids—or feel guilty when English starts taking over? In this episode, Janny sits down with Latina mom, author, award-winning filmmaker, and keynote speaker Denise Soler Cox to talk about the cultural rules, shame, and expectations that can shape how we see ourselves and what we pass down to our children. You’ll hear how Denise grew up with Spanish as “the language of secrets,” why she stopped waiting for perfect Spanish and started teaching her daughters the 80% she knew, and how letting go of shame can change the way we see ourselves. They also explore Qué dirán, motherhood, self-worth, breaking generational cycles, and choosing what we want to carry forward. What You’ll Learn Why you don’t need perfect Spanish to pass it downHow shame can make us afraid to speak SpanishWhy our worth isn’t defined by our fluencyHow our children learn from what we modelHow to choose what cultural traditions and expectations to pass forwardMemorable Quotes “As soon as I forgave myself for my own imperfections, their comment didn't affect me anymore.” — Denise Soler Cox “Some Spanish is better than no Spanish.” — Janny Pérez Timestamps & Highlights 05:57 — When Spanish Became the Language of Secrets09:09 — “Teach Them the 80% You Know”12:12 — When Spanish Becomes a Source of Shame14:47 — Passing Down More Than Spanish19:20 — “What Will They Say?” / Qué Dirán25:08 — When Sacrifice Becomes a Badge of Honor28:59 — When “Not Enough” Gets Tangled With Spanish33:50 — The Mother-Daughter Wound41:35 — Putting Yourself Back on the List47:26 — The Fast Round Resources 📚 What Will They Say? Confront Cultural Taboos and Discover Your Inner Power by Denise Soler Cox — Available in English and Spanish 🎁 Confident Bilingual Parenting Masterclass — September 29Sign up: milegasi.com More bilingual parenting tips and resources: milegasi.com Connect With Janny Instagram: @milegasiPodcast Instagram: @thelatinamomlegacyWebsite: milegasi.comFacebook Community: Latina Moms Raising Bilingual Kids Final Thoughts You don’t need perfect Spanish, a perfect plan, or a perfect past to create something beautiful for your children. You get to honor the parts of your cultura that make you proud—and choose what you want your children to carry forward. Tú puedes, mamá.

  6. Sep 1

    Broken Spanish Is Better Than No Spanish, Why Your Bilingual Kids Don't Need Perfect Fluency|803

    Do you feel guilty speaking “imperfect” Spanish with your kids—or avoid it altogether because you’re afraid your grammar isn’t good enough? In this episode, Janny explains why broken Spanish is better than no Spanish at all and how the fear of making mistakes can get in the way of raising bilingual kids. You’ll learn how to define what bilingualism and fluency mean for your familia, why your Spanish doesn’t have to be perfect to be valuable, and how modeling mistakes can create a more supportive environment for your child to use Spanish. What You’ll Learn How to define what fluency means for your familyWhy the Spanish you already have is valuableHow modeling mistakes can build confidenceWhy perfectionism can get in the way of using SpanishHow to create a supportive language environment at homeMemorable Quote “Some Spanish is better than no Spanish.” Timestamps & Highlights 01:00 — Why You Don’t Need Perfect Spanish 03:22 — Define Fluency for Your Family 06:12 — A Foundation Beats No Foundation 07:44 — Modeling Mistakes to Build Confidence 09:54 — When Perfectionism Gets in the Way Resources 🎁 Confident Bilingual Parenting Masterclass — September 29 Sign up: milegasi.com More bilingual parenting tips and resources: milegasi.com Connect With Janny Instagram: @milegasi Podcast Instagram: @thelatinamomlegacy Website: milegasi.com Facebook Community: Latina Moms Raising Bilingual Kids Final Thoughts You don’t need perfect Spanish to raise bilingual kids. Start with the Spanish you have, let yourself make mistakes, and remember that connection matters more than perfection. Tú puedes, mamá.

  7. Sep 1

    Hablas Español — Why Won't Your Child? How to Raise a Fluent Bilingual Kid | 802

    Ever wonder why your child understands Spanish but always answers in English? You’re not alone, mamá—and it doesn’t mean you’re failing. In this episode, Janny explains why children can understand much more Spanish than they speak and shares practical ways to help your child use more Spanish at home. You’ll learn the difference between receptive and expressive language, how to create real opportunities for your child to use Spanish, and why everyday conversations can help encourage more Spanish—without guilt or overwhelm. What You’ll Learn Why children can understand more Spanish than they speakThe difference between receptive and expressive languageHow to create real opportunities for your child to use SpanishWhy routines and conversations can encourage more SpanishHow to move beyond basic commands and one-word answers Memorable Quote “Understanding isn't the finish line, it's just the starting point.” Timestamps & Highlights 01:44 — Understanding Spanish but Answering in English03:09 — Understanding vs. Speaking Spanish04:08 — Creating a Need to Use Spanish05:34 — Why English Becomes the Default07:19 — Moving Beyond Basic Spanish08:19 — Real Conversations, Not Just Commands Resources: 🎁 Free Confident Bilingual Parenting Masterclass — September 29Sign up: milegasi.com More bilingual parenting tips and resources: milegasi.com Connect With Janny: Instagram: @milegasiPodcast Instagram: @thelatinamomlegacyWebsite: milegasi.comFacebook Community: Latina Moms Raising Bilingual Kids Final Thoughts: Your child understanding Spanish is a foundation—not a failure. Give them real opportunities to use Spanish, keep the conversation going, and remember that progress matters more than perfection. Tú puedes, mamá.

  8. Sep 1

    Why Your Child's Bilingual Education Cannot Wait for School | 801

    Are you hoping that school will take care of your child’s Spanish, only to worry that English might take over? In this episode, Janny explains why you can’t rely on school alone to support your child’s Spanish and shares three things you can focus on before the school year starts. You’ll learn practical ways to build a positive connection to Spanish, keep going when English becomes dominant, and connect language to familia, cultura, and identity. What You’ll Learn Why starting Spanish early mattersHow to create one daily Spanish activity your child lovesWhat to do when English becomes more dominantWhy Spanish is connected to identity, familia, and cultureWhy you don’t need perfect Spanish for it to matter Memorable Quote “Your job is to find one daily non-negotiable activity in Spanish... and it has to build a connection with you.” - Janny Perez Timestamps & Highlights 03:30 — Why starting early with Spanish matters04:48 — What changes when school begins06:29 — Finding your daily Spanish connection07:12 — Why you shouldn’t wait for school09:10 — Spanish, identity, and heritage11:04 — Keeping culture alive at home Resources: 🎁 Free Confident Bilingual Parenting Masterclass — September 29https://masterclass.milegasi.com/l/US2JxA More bilingual parenting resources: https://milegasi.com Connect With Janny Instagram: @milegasiPodcast Instagram: @thelatinamomlegacyWebsite: milegasi.com Final Thoughts Don’t wait for school to keep Spanish and cultura alive. Start where you are, find your rhythm, and keep going. Tú puedes, mamá.

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Do you want to raise a bilingual child connected to their cultura, but English just feels easier? Feeling guilty and overwhelmed? You are not alone, amiga. I'm Janny Perez, a first gen Latina mom who thought this would be as easy as my parents made it look. But I created a unique approach: the secret isn't speaking MORE Spanish, it's knowing how YOUR child learns and how YOU show up as their guide. Mija now speaks Spanish with her familia and is becoming trilingual. Your child can too! Want to raise confident bilingual kids who talk with abuelita? This podcast is for you. Grab your cafecito!

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