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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 year
- Why you can't always rely on schools to teach your child about their heritage
- How everyday traditions can shape your child's cultural identity
- Why consistency matters more than big, once-a-year celebrations
- Simple 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 Heritage
04:20 — Why Annual Celebrations Aren’t Enough
07:39 — Everyday Traditions Matter Most
11:12 — Consistency Over Intensity
12:32 — Making Heritage Part of Everyday Life
Resources
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Connect With Janny
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Podcast Instagram: @thelatinamomlegacy
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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.
