The Latina Mom Legacy – Details, episodes & analysis

Ever wish your holiday shopping list felt a little less overwhelming (and a LOT more fun)? In this lively episode, Janny Perez and returning guest Monica share their can't-miss bilingual, multicultural, and techy toy picks straight from their hands-on experiences, including Toy Fair 2025. Get ready for must-have gifts, family game night inspiration, and clever ways to score deals this season.  Plus, find out how to enter Janny's Día de Reyes Toy Giveaway!

Show Promos You Don't Want to Miss:

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Timestamps & What You’ll Discover

00:40 – Meet Monica & This Year's Toy Trends

03:28 – Bilingual & Multicultural Toy Picks

04:23 – Techy, Interactive & STEAM Toys

08:44 – Toddler & Baby Favorites

11:11 – Representation in Play

15:17 – Family Game Night Essentials

21:00 – Smart Holiday Shopping: Saving Tips & Apps

22:27 – Bargain Shopping Picks

• Bilingual educator and digital parenting expert.

• Founder and creative force behind NYCTechMommy.com

CEO and founder of STEAMVENTURE Inc., developing hands-on Homeschool S.T.E.A.M. programs for kids and families in Southwest Florida.

Shares resources and insights on homeschooling and STEAM education at homeschoolsteamfest.com

Resources & Sources Mentioned in the Podcast

Top Stem, Tech, and Fun Toy Recommendations From Monica:

Toniebox 2 Screen-Free Audio Device

Cooper the STEM Robot

Theodora STEAM Girls Dolls

Shashibo 3D Magnetic Puzzle

Bella Velio Early Rider Balance Bike

Top Bilingual & Multicultural Toy Recommendations From Janny:

VTech Dora Got Your Back Learning Backpack

EL Chavo del Ochod Speaking Doll

iPlay I Learn Baby Musical Turtle

Si Sabo My First Bilingual Game Set

Conoces Realmente a Tu Familia Game

Top Money Saving Apps & Websites

Slick Deals App

Zulily

Rue La La

RetailMeNot

Walgreens Photo Deals

How You Can Support & Engage

• Apply to Be a Guest  – Share your bilingual parenting story!

• Leave a Review – Apple Podcast or Spotify. Your feedback helps more families discover the show.

• Join the Newsletter – La Lista at Milegasi.com. Get exclusive tips, printables, and updates!

• Interested in Sponsoring the Show? Reach an engaged bilingual parenting community. Contact us → Sponsorship info

Connect on Social Media

• Instagram: @milegasi

• Threads: @milegasi

• Podcast Instagram: @thelatinamomlegacy

• Pinterest: @milegasi

If searching “Spanish for kids” on YouTube makes you want to throw your phone out the window from overwhelm, you are NOT alone! In this episode, Janny Perez breaks down her favorite YouTube channels by age group so you can stop scrolling, press play, and watch your kids thrive bilingually, from toddlers to tweens. Get insider picks, behind-the-scenes insights, and practical advice on balancing screen time with real-life family connection.

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Timestamps & What You’ll Discover

0:20 – Announcements & Giveaways Find out why the annual toy giveaway will be Dia de Reyes themed this year & how to join updates.

1:48 – Why Choosing Spanish Content Matters:  The “Spanish for kids” YouTube rabbit hole and why curation makes a difference in bilingual learning.

3:36 – Screen Time Tips for Bilingual Kids What the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends by age—plus Jenny’s own philosophy on gentle viewing and connection (babies to elementary age).

6:55 – Baby & Toddler YouTube Recommendations Channels focused on evidence-based language growth: Tele Lingo, Aprende Peque, Pocoyo, plus the best music/nursery channels.

11:15 – Early Elementary (Kinder to 3rd Grade) Picks From music groups and puppet shows to Latin American storytelling: Uno Dos Tres Andres, GPB Salsa Series, Once Niñas y Niños, Rocalingua, Canta Juego.

17:16 – Older Elementary (3rd to 6th Grade) Awesome picks for curious big kids: Happy Learning Español, Mundo Divertido de Niños, Guerrero’s Planet, Arte y Dibujos para Niños, Kids Bop en Español.

22:57 – Putting It All Together How to choose just ONE to ease overwhelm, plus where to get the full curated list and links.

About Janny Perez

• Janny Perez is a passionate advocate for raising bilingual children and preserving Latino heritage.

• She is the voice behind "The Latina Mom Legacy" podcast and the bilingual parenting educator behind Confident Bilingual Parenting .

• She inspires parents with her own journey, moving beyond simply reading or singing to her child in Spanish. Janny knows that true bilingualism requires more than casual exposure, it demands intention, planning, and consistent strategies.

  Through her story, Janny empowers families to overcome self-doubt and create new traditions grounded in mindful language learning, helping children thrive in both Spanish and their Latino culture.

Resources & Sources Mentioned in the Podcast

Spanish You Tube Channels for Kids:

For Babies:

• Tele Lingo (featured in episode 604)
• Aprende Peque
• Pocoyo
• Nursery/music channels: Toy Cantando, Canticos, El Reino Infantil

For Early Elementary Kids:

• Uno Dos Tres Andres (featured in episode 215)
• GPB Education Salsa Series
• Once Niñas y Niños
• Rockalingua (+ printable activities)
• Canta Juego
  

For Early Older Elementary Kids:

• Happy Learning Español (+ website resources)
• Mundo Divertido de Niños
• Guerrero’s Planet
• Arte y Dibujos para Niños
• Kids Bop en Español

How You Can Support & Engage

• Apply to Be a Guest  – Share your bilingual parenting story!

• Leave a Review – Apple Podcast or Spotify. Your feedback helps more families discover the show.

• Join the Newsletter – La Lista at Milegasi.com. Get exclusive tips, printables, and updates!

• Interested in Sponsoring the Show? Reach an engaged bilingual parenting community. Contact us → Sponsorship info

Connect on Social Media

• Instagram: @milegasi

• Threads: @milegasi

• Podcast Instagram: @thelatinamomlegacy

• Pinterest: @milegasi

Do you worry your child doesn’t know enough Spanish words or feel pressured by flashcards? This episode will change your mindset! Janny Perez explains why focusing only on vocabulary isn’t enough—and how weaving cultural traditions (cultura) into daily life helps Spanish stick for a lifetime.

Discover five practical ways to bring Latinidad into your home through storytelling, holidays, food, music, and family connections—without the overwhelm. Learn why connection beats perfection, and how your role as a parent is more about being a culture keeper than a walking dictionary.

🎁 Free Family Heritage Activity: Kickstart Hispanic Heritage Month with this fun, printable resource to celebrate traditions and spark conversation.

Timestamps & What You’ll Discover

• • 00:01 – Why Cultura, Not Just Vocabulary, Matters: How culture gives words meaning, builds identity, and makes Spanish memorable.

  • 7:32 – Storytelling Makes Words Stick: Why cuentos and leyendas anchor language in emotional memories.

  • 9:52 – Embedding Language in Traditions and Holidays: Simple rituals make vocabulary last.

  • 13:10 – Food: The Easiest Way to Pass on Cultura: Cooking together in Spanish connects learning with joy.

  • 16:47 – Music & Family Connections: Songs, games, and celebrations immerse kids naturally.

  • 25:25 – Why “Connection Over Perfection” Wins: You are the culture keeper, not a walking dictionary.

  
  

  Quick Bilingual Parenting Takeaways:

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  • Cultura, not just vocabulary, builds lasting bilingualism and pride.
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• Everyday traditions, stories, food, and music make Spanish unforgettable.
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• Family connections create natural opportunities for Spanish, no worksheets needed.
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• Flashcards fade, but cultural experiences last forever.

 

Resources Mentioned in The Podcast:

• 🎁 ⁠Free Family Heritage Activity⁠

• ⁠Confident Bilingual Parenting Course⁠

• ⁠Nobody Told Me This About Raising a Bilingual Child ⁠

• More free printables + resources at ⁠milegasi.com⁠

How You Can Support & Engage

⁠Apply to Be a Guest⁠ – Share your bilingual parenting story!

Leave a Review – ⁠Apple Podcast ⁠or ⁠Spotify ⁠Your feedback helps the show reach more parents raising bilingual kids.

Join the Newsletter – La Lista at ⁠Milegasi.com⁠Get exclusive bilingual parenting tips, free printables, and updates on new episodes and courses

Interested in Sponsoring the Show? Reach an engaged bilingual parenting community. Contact us → ⁠Sponsorship info⁠

Connect on Social Media

• Instagram: ⁠@milegasi⁠

• Threads: ⁠@milegasi⁠

• Podcast Instagram: ⁠@thelatinamomlegacy⁠

• Pinterest: ⁠@milegasi⁠

Final Thoughts

You’re not behind, mamá—you’re building a legacy! With Janny’s five cultura-fueled strategies, Spanish becomes a thread tying your child’s heart to their heritage. Celebrate connection, embrace familia’s stories, and remember…¡tu cultura es tu superpoder!Ready for a cultural reset? Download the free heritage activity and start celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at home today. ¡Si se puede! If you would like to learn more about Confident Bilingual Parenting, visit ⁠milegasi.thinkific.com.

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!

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Connect with Today's Guest Tacos

You can connect with "Tacos" on Instagram @legostacosburritos

You can connect on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/poweredbytacos

For Classes & More Info:  https://poweredbytacos.org

Empower Yourself:

HOW TO RAISE A BILINGUAL SPANISH CHILD ONLINE COURSE

Download FREE 20 Page How to Raise a Bilingual Child Guide

Shop: 

Get 25% Off your first Mi Legasi Shop purchase with code: POD25

Let's Connect:

Janny on Instagram:  https://instagram.com/milegasi

The Latina Mom Legacy on Instagram https://instagram.com/thelatinamomlegacy

Facebook:  https://facebook.com/milegasi

Pinterest:  https://pinterest.com/milegasi

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mi_legasi

Chisme:

Join La Lista our Newsletter at Milegasi.com and always be in the know.

Hey!  Send me a DM on IG and tell me what you think about the show or use #thelatinamomlegacy so I know you're a mamamiga :)

XOXO Janny

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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Empower Yourself:

HOW TO RAISE A BILINGUAL SPANISH CHILD ONLINE COURSE

GET 50% OFF YOUR CHILD'S (OR YOUR) FIRST SPANISH CLASS ON PREPLY

Download FREE 20 Page How to Raise a Bilingual Child Guide

Shop: 

Get 25% Off your first Mi Legasi Shop purchase with code: POD25

Let's Connect:

Janny: Janny on Instagram:  https://instagram.com/milegasi

The Latina Mom Legacy on Instagram https://instagram.com/thelatinamomlegacy

Facebook:  https://facebook.com/milegasi

Pinterest:  https://pinterest.com/milegasi

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mi_legasi

Chisme:

Join La Lista our Newsletter at Milegasi.com and always be in the know.

Hey!  Send me a DM on IG and tell me what you think about the show or use #thelatinamomlegacy so I know you're a mamamiga :)

XOXO Janny

Today,  you'll be getting a Feliz Friday Update from Janny where she talks all things like how you can take advantage of the holidays to leave a positive Spanish impression with your kids with bilingual parenting tips on what you can do at home.  Plus a quick update on what's happening in our community.   Asi que no te lo pierdas!

Remember to subscribe or follow to get all the latest podcast episodes.

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Empower Yourself:

HOW TO RAISE A BILINGUAL SPANISH CHILD ONLINE COURSE

GET 50% OFF YOUR CHILD'S (OR YOUR) FIRST SPANISH CLASS ON PREPLY

Download FREE 20 Page How to Raise a Bilingual Child Guide

Shop: 

Get 25% Off your first Mi Legasi Shop purchase with code: POD25

Let's Connect:

Janny: Janny on Instagram:  https://instagram.com/milegasi

The Latina Mom Legacy on Instagram https://instagram.com/thelatinamomlegacy

Facebook:  https://facebook.com/milegasi

Pinterest:  https://pinterest.com/milegasi

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mi_legasi

Chisme:

Join La Lista our Newsletter at Milegasi.com and always be in the know.

Hey!  Send me a DM on IG and tell me what you think about the show or use #thelatinamomlegacy so I know you're a mamamiga :)

XOXO Janny

Have you thought about what cool toys to get your kids, nieces, nephews, or vecinos?  Have enough to do already?  In this episode Latina homeschooling mom of 2, blogger, digital parenting expert, and founder of nyctechmommy, Monica Encarnacion and I share with you this holiday season’s hottest toys.

Join Janny Perez, The Latina Mom Legacy host and Monica Encarnacion as we talk toys for our annual Holiday Toy List!  We'll cover our must haves this holiday season from bilingual toys, educational toys, creative toys, games, and even dolls.  Plus, we'll let you know where you can get your hands on these toys and how to enter our annual giveaway.  Asi que no te lo pierdas!

Segment 1 - 8:03: Bilingual Spanish Toys

Segment 2 - 24:05: Educational Toys

Segment 3- 37:46: Games & Puzzles

Segment 4- 47:40: Dolls

Segment 5- 56:25:  Creative Toys

Segment 6: 1:05:00 : Tech Toys 

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Connect with Today's Guest

Monica Encarnacion:  https://instagram.com/nyctechmommy

LINKS TO ALL THE TOYS

or visit https://www.milegasi.com/blogs/the-latina-mom-legacy-podcast/433-monica-encarnacion-2022-best-toys-for-christmas

Empower Yourself:

HOW TO RAISE A BILINGUAL SPANISH CHILD ONLINE COURSE  

Download FREE 20 Page How to Raise a Bilingual Child Guide

Shop: 

Get 25% Off your first Mi Legasi Shop purchase with code: POD25

Let's Connect:

Janny on Instagram:  https://instagram.com/milegasi

The Latina Mom Legacy on Instagram https://instagram.com/thelatinamomlegacy

Facebook:  https://facebook.com/milegasi

Pinterest:  https://pinterest.com/milegasi

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mi_legasi

Chisme:

Join La Lista our Newsletter at Milegasi.com and always be in the know.

Hey!  Send me a DM on IG and tell me what you think about the show or use #thelatinamomlegacy so I know you're a mamamiga :)

XOXO Janny

Today,  you'll be getting a Feliz Friday Update from Janny where she talks all things like what you do on each day of Dia de Los Muertos celebration, how to be sensitive to people's grief during this time, and how you can earn a FREE GIFT by filling out the podcast survey, no seriously.   Asi que no te lo pierdas!

Remember to subscribe or follow to get all the latest podcast episodes.

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Books mentioned in today's episode:

Sun Kisses Moon Hugs

The Invisible String

I Remember Abuelito, A Day of the Dead Story

Empower Yourself:

HOW TO RAISE A BILINGUAL SPANISH CHILD ONLINE COURSE

GET 50% OFF YOUR CHILD'S (OR YOUR) FIRST SPANISH CLASS ON PREPLY

Download FREE 20 Page How to Raise a Bilingual Child Guide

Shop: 

Get 25% Off your first Mi Legasi Shop purchase with code: POD25

Let's Connect:

Janny: Janny on Instagram:  https://instagram.com/milegasi

The Latina Mom Legacy on Instagram https://instagram.com/thelatinamomlegacy

Facebook:  https://facebook.com/milegasi

Pinterest:  https://pinterest.com/milegasi

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mi_legasi

Chisme:

Join La Lista our Newsletter at Milegasi.com and always be in the know.

Hey!  Send me a DM on IG and tell me what you think about the show or use #thelatinamomlegacy so I know you're a mamamiga :)

XOXO Janny

Do you know what your money story is? Do you know what you need in order to build financial confidence?  In this episode, Latina mom of 2, military spouse, Latina Money Expert and podcast host of Her Dinero Matters Jen Hemphill shares 3 Tips Latinas need to build confidence with their money. Join us as we talk about why your money story matters, 3 habits you should create to build confidence with your dinero, and it’s not budgeting.  Plus, we’ll talk about how she’s raising bilingual teens, her own bilingualism journey, and we discover what changua is.  Asi que no te lo pierdas! Remember to subscribe or follow to get all the latest podcast episodes. Connect with Today's Guest Jen Hemphill:  https://jenhemphill.com/ Instagram:  https://instagram.com/jenhemphill Empower Yourself: HOW TO RAISE A BILINGUAL SPANISH CHILD ONLINE COURSE   GET 50% OFF YOUR CHILD'S (OR YOUR) FIRST SPANISH CLASS ON PREPLY Download FREE 20 Page How to Raise a Bilingual Child Guide Shop:  Get 25% Off your first Mi Legasi Shop purchase with code: POD25 Let's Connect: Janny on Instagram:  https://instagram.com/milegasi The Latina Mom Legacy on Instagram https://instagram.com/thelatinamomlegacy Pinterest:  https://pinterest.com/milegasi TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mi_legasi Chisme: Join La Lista our Newsletter at Milegasi.com and always be in the know. Hey!  Send me a DM on IG and tell me what you think about the show or use #thelatinamomlegacy so I know you're a mamamiga :) XOXO Janny

Today,  you'll be getting a Feliz Friday Update from Janny where she talks all things like the 4 things that she learned from her daughter's accident at the playground.   Yup, a very scary situation, but you don't want to miss what she learned about hospital bills, staying calm, and what a CPT is.   Asi que no te lo pierdas!

Remember to subscribe or follow to get all the latest podcast episodes.

Empower Yourself:

HOW TO RAISE A BILINGUAL SPANISH CHILD ONLINE COURSE  

GET 50% OFF YOUR CHILD'S (OR YOUR) FIRST SPANISH CLASS ON PREPLY

Download FREE 20 Page How to Raise a Bilingual Child Guide

Shop: 

Get 25% Off your first Mi Legasi Shop purchase with code: POD25

Let's Connect:

Janny: Janny on Instagram:  https://instagram.com/milegasi

The Latina Mom Legacy on Instagram https://instagram.com/thelatinamomlegacy

Facebook:  https://facebook.com/milegasi

Pinterest:  https://pinterest.com/milegasi

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mi_legasi

Chisme:

Join La Lista our Newsletter at Milegasi.com and always be in the know.

Hey!  Send me a DM on IG and tell me what you think about the show or use #thelatinamomlegacy so I know you're a mamamiga :)

XOXO Janny