When we think about raising bilingual children, we often picture parents leading the charge with structured methods like OPOL (One Parent, One Language). But what if the language champion isn’t a parent at all—but a grandparent? Read More →
How many of us raising bilingual children wished we can send our kids off to an-all Spanish camp all summer? I certainly did when my son was a preschooler. Spanish Summer Camp Can’t find a Spanish summer immersion camp near you this summer? Don’t worry, ¡yo te ayudo! I’ve putRead More →
Summer is right around the corner and that means one thing (besides lots of free time) it also means kids will have a decline in reading and learning activities throughout these months. I’ll be honest every subject including our Spanish reading has taken a back-burner during these months. That’s whyRead More →
Mexican Paleta If there’s something that yells “Mexico” it’s the famous paletas! The paletas represents Mexico’s cultural tradition of frozen treats. Also known as popsicles they are a popular in many countries. The traditional Mexican paletas are made with real fruit juice, and sometimes chunks of fruit in it. AlthoughRead More →
Coco the Puerto Rican Parrot In December 2021, I self-published my first children’s book, Coco, la cotorra puertorriqueña. This book was my love letter to Puerto Rico, El Yunque, the Puerto Rican parrot and bilingualism. Two years later, in September 2023, I self-published the English version: Coco the Puerto RicanRead More →
El Ratón Pérez and the Tooth Fairy Losing a tooth is a magical moment for children everywhere, and in many homes, that magic brings together two beloved characters: El Ratón Pérez and the Tooth Fairy! In Spanish-speaking countries, El Ratón Pérez or how he is lovingly known as “El RatoncitoRead More →