The Latina Mom Legacy

·S11 E7

711: Reading Crisis in the USA: What Every Latino Parent Should Know

Nov 11, 2025
30 mins

Episode Description

What if improving your child’s literacy didn’t feel stressful or overwhelming? In this episode, Janny Perez shares eye-opening data about the U.S. reading crisis, breaks down what it means for bilingual households, and equips you with simple, research-backed routines to make reading a joyful, cultural, and everyday part of your legacy.

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02:08 – The Reading Crisis in U.S. Schools

04:43 – What the Data Actually Says

07:35 – Top Reasons Why Kids Fall Behind in Reading

10:41 – Why Bilingual Kids Have a Literacy “Superpower”

13:06 – 6 Steps to Help Parents Can Increase Literacy in Kids

28:36 – Recap and Invitation

About Janny Perez

  • Janny Perez is a passionate advocate for raising bilingual children and preserving Latino heritage. She's the author of Nobody Told Me This About Raising a Bilingual Child.

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

    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.

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