About: Ana Flores

This post is long overdue, but I didn’t want to not share this super cute video with you and our experience at the Kallpachay Winter camp last month. These last holidays we decided to stay in Los Angeles because we had already taken a trip to Playa del Carmen earlier in December for a friend’s wedding. As much as I wanted to go back right away, we needed to stay put y tranquilitos at home. That meant that Camila wouldRead More ...

  If your kids love animated shows in Spanish, i.e. Pocoyó and El perro y el gato, you won’t want to miss out on Gombby’s Green Island. This newly released show and its corresponding app from developer Magnistage have a great educational spin, as Gombby – a curious little boy – learns about the world with his friends. Together, they find out from the all-knowing Gadget Man/Ingenuico how gravity works, why we all have fears, and more of life’s greatestRead More ...

These beef patties are full of flavor and juices. They are also kind on your wallet because ground beef can come from some of the least expensive cuts of meat. But these humble ingredients transform this recipe into a delectable and delicious dish. It is also a perfect way to include vegetables into a young child’s diet because the bell pepper and tomato are combined in the beef patty. Serves 4-6 For the Beef Patties: 2 pounds lean ground beefRead More ...

I have to admit that packing a lunch box for Camila every single day has been more challenging than I imagined. She just started school back in September, but it seems like I’m still getting the hang of it all and the snack and lunch box are my biggest challenge. When she was in preschool I had a lot more options because I could serve her warm meals and the teachers could heat it up for her. Now, she barelyRead More ...

If you have a toddler, you know that even the most exciting toy can become boring after just a few minutes. That’s why apps are a great choice for the 1-4 age group – affordable and educational fun that is constantly offering something new! Our latest discovery is this Animals in Spanish app from Kandoobi. I am impressed with the range of animals included, given that many animal-centered apps are limited to the most popular ones. I even learned aRead More ...

In December I got an email from Deepa Fernandes, early childhood development correspondent for 89.3 KPCC Public Radio in Southern California. She wanted to interview me and visit Camila’s elementary school because she was working on a series on bilingual education. The 3-part series finally airs this week and I got to listen to the first one live this morning. You can listen to it here or below. The series called “Bilingual Learning: The science, options and dilemma of dual language education”Read More ...