Ever wondered what happens in the mind and heart of a child growing up navigating multiple languages at home? In this candid episode, Janny Perez sits down with her 11-year-old daughter Victoria. They talk about Spanglish days, family quirks, and why being bilingual is sometimes both cool and confusing. Whether you’re just starting your family’s Spanish journey or feeling stuck in the messy middle, their honest and often funny conversation shines a light on what’s possible when you raise kids with intention, flexibility, and love.
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Timestamps & What You’ll Discover
02:14 – Meet Victoria: Bilingual (and Trilingual-in-the-Making)
04:33 – Inside the Multilingual Brain
06:47 – What Friends and Family Say
07:24 – Resistance & Honesty: When Speaking Spanish Feels Hard
12:13 – The Bulgarian Challenge: Family Dynamics
14:04 – Real Advice for Parents from a Bilingual Kid
18:29 – The Grandparent Connection & Why It’s Worth It
19:57 – Fast Round! Fun Highlights from Victoria
23:04 – Reflecting on Progress & Encouragement for Parents
Janny Perez is a bilingual parenting educator helping first-gen Latina and multicultural moms raise Spanish-speaking children with intention, consistency, and real-life strategies that work. As a multilingual mom herself, she gets what it takes to build a strong language foundation at home in an English-dominant world. Follow @milegasi for bilingual parenting tips, resources, and support.
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Final Thoughts
Bilingual parenting isn’t about perfection, it’s about presence, connection, and patience. Whether you’re juggling English, Spanish, or more, remember: progress happens in the messy, real-life moments. Stay encouraged, make it fun, and know you’re not alone. ¡Sigue adelante!
To learn more about Confident Bilingual Parenting and access practical tools, visit milegasi.com.
