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  Having just given birth to mi milagro, the importance of preserving my culture has been heavy on my mind. In addition, being the only Spanish speaking caretaker in our children’s lives presents its own set of challenges. Language is truly the most impactful way I celebrate and embrace my heritage with my children. For that reason, I am always on the look out for supportive and informed communities in which to engage with other like-minded parents. In celebrating ourRead More ...

Mother’s Day (Día de las Madres) is almost here! Even though I am the mama and should be getting all the gifts with the kiddos I thought it would be nice to create a gift with them for me! This of course is the sweetest handmade gift you could give anyone else on any other occasion. Perfect for those who don’t like the phase of the flower dying. This Mother’s Day bouquet of  paper flores is everlasting! To make aRead More ...

Use the MADRE hearts to create a special Mother’s Day or Día de las Madres gift: Attach to straws and place in a cup ( flour or sand works well as a base). Color and cut out hearts. Tape hearts to straws and arrange in cup. Tie a ribbon or bow around cup. Give to Mami with love! For a printable version with the above pictured hearts click here. Thanks to The Bilingual Fun Company for providing this activity. You can followRead More ...

Who doesn’t like a little fiesta, pretend or not? Enter into the wonderful imaginary world that our children like to live in with this easy and fun pretend craft. Enjoy this with your child for a fun Mother’s Day Tea Party!  Even your little boys like to pretend to do grown up things like sipping café or tea. To Make Pretend Cupcakes: Supplies: baby food jar tissue paper scrapbook paper with fun edges chenille pom poms -mini and large sizes glue YouRead More ...

Editor’s Note: We’re so thrilled that Sara Quintanar chose to share this beautiful video for her song Te Quiero Mucho Mamá with the SpanglishBaby familia first! You’re in for a special treat that will warm any Mamá’s heart. I just watched it with my girl and she was hugging me so hard as she sang the lyrics she knows so well. Sara also shares with us below the story of this song and the brand new video. Enjoy! ~Ana It’sRead More ...

No matter how much I think I’m culturally adept in my bicultural world-tuned in to both Hispanic and US culture, inevitably I make some blunders!  In our house, Sofía and I have been working on making gifts for her teachers or profesoras, as we call them.  I was proud of myself because I had not waited till the last minute.  But alas, it seems like I have!  For me, Teacher Appreciation Day has always been May 15, but evidently theRead More ...

Justo a Tiempo is a new series on Discovery Familia for kids between the ages of three and six. It features a little boy named Justo and his imaginary clay friend named Cauchín. Justo has a vivid imagination that takes him on the wildest adventures when facing everyday challenges. Cauchín, his faithful companion is always there to join in on the adventure. Justo’s imagination doesn’t end there. He also has Olivia, another imaginary friend that shows up in time toRead More ...

   My children can rattle off rhymes they chanted jumping rope when they were small. I have to say, they are not the only ones! I can recite rhymes I jumped to as a child, too. With jump rope rhymes, movement and language work together to reach our minds and memory on the deepest level so that we remember the chants long after we stop jumping rope with our amiguitos.  We all know how important it is to be physicallyRead More ...