720: Why Your Child Isn't Speaking Spanish and How to Change it in 2026

February 27
46 mins

Episode Description

Have you ever wondered why all your efforts to raise a Spanish-speaking child aren’t sticking? In this special episode, Janny Perez shares a live workshop, real talk about why kids resist Spanish, and the practical strategies you can use this week for real progress (without pressure or guilt).

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Timestamps & What You’ll Discover:

05:09 – The Top 5 Blockers to Raising Bilingual Kids

14:14 – Making Spanish Functional, Natural, and Fun

16:14 – How to Create a Safe & Supportive Language Environment

20:43 – Predictable Spanish Routines that Work

25:03 – Build Your Family Language Plan

31:17 – The Importance of a Bilingual Support Village

34:36 – Your Next Small Step & Building Habits

39:08 – The New Bilingual Parenting Group Coaching Program


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.

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