The first real, real obsession with a princess that my girl Camila had was with Sofia the First. As soon as the movie came out on Disney Junior last year all she wanted was to watch it on repeat. Soon enough, she had learned the words to the main song in English (the soundtrack was only available in English) and had put together a choreography y toda la cosa. I still love watching this video we captured of her performing for us in a full Sofia gown.

Becoming royalty overnight is every girl’s dream, and Sofia is eager to prove she can be a true princess. Sofia the First: Ready to be a Princes DVD is out today and features five of the show’s most popular shows, and all can be enjoyed in Spanish! Visit an enchanted circus, meet a pet dragon and soar through desert skies with Sofia and Amber on a magic carpet ride! But when their high-flying adventure veers off course, it’s special guest Princess Jasmine to the rescue with inspiring advice about trying new things, staying strong and trusting yourself. Sparkling with extraordinary songs, unforgettable characters and thrilling surprises, Ready to Be A Princess opens the door to a whole new world of kindness, helping others and being the best you can be!

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The start of Hispanic Heritage Month is still a couple of months away, but we can’t wait to let you know about  LATINO AMERICANS — the first major (and bilingual!) documentary series for television to chronicle the rich and varied history and experiences of Latinos. The much-anticipated series, narrated by Benjamin Bratt, will air on PBS on September and October, 2013: Tuesdays – September 17, September 24 and October 1 – 8-10 p.m. ET. Additionally, the series will broadcast nationally in Spanish on Vme, the Spanish-language channel on public television, over six consecutive Fridays beginning on September 20.

We’re thrilled to finally have such a comprehensive tool to truly educate our Latino kids, and others, about our heritage in this country. Our history is definitely as varied as we are, but there are so many things that bind us together — language being the main one — and give such rich color to our tapestry.
 

Educational Curriculum in English and Spanish

 
Education continues to be one of the most important issues Latinos in the US face today.  To this end, the LATINO AMERICANS project has a commitment to leverage the stories and content in the series to inspire youth and their families to learn more about their unique cultural heritage, history, and contributions to this nation.  A team of Latino educators developed a rich curriculum that will be available at no cost via the PBSLearningMedia.org web site in September,

A total of 14 multi-media lessons and activities have been developed to enrich the learning experience offered through LATINO AMERICANS:

• Six comprehensive lessons address themes across diverse Latino experiences, communities and events.

• Eight mini-lessons focus on a particular event, experience or community in the story of Latino Americans.

• All 14-lesson modules include supporting materials such as discussion guides and lesson plans, and correlate to the program’s web resources such as timelines and maps.

• Resources for grade 4 through college, with an emphasis on critical thinking and writing skills for grades 6-12 in the areas of social studies and civics.

• Teachers, parents and tutors will be able to search content by grade level, subject area, topic or standard.

• All materials are aligned to relevant Common Core and National Social Studies Standards.

• All content are free and accessible online, as of September 2013, at www.PBSLearningMedia.org .

• Story Share: Teachers and students are invited to construct and share their own stories through the program website’s story sharing interface. 

Here are some easy things your community, school or organization can do to participate:

 
Ask for a complimentary one-on-one coaching session on how to use the content in learning settings or with community groups by emailing LatinosPBS@gmail.com.

Promote broadcast tune-in gatherings at local schools, PTA committees, faith organizations, and other service and nonprofit agencies.

Tweet during the broadcast, #LatinosPBS.

Contact LatinosPBS@gmail.com to obtain video(s) for screenings in your local community.

Upload a 2-minute video about your family, history, Latino pride: http://www.pbs.org/latino-americans/en/

This post is sponsored by Netflix. ¡Gracias!

You may remember how excited I was a couple of weeks ago when I finally figured out how to find the kids programming in Spanish on Netflix. It was great to see that so many of you had also been looking for that and you were relieved to find that Netflix did carry shows in Spanish, albeit not enough, we all agree.

Today I’m all giddy and excited again because Netflix just launched a brand new destination for families: Netflix Families. Whether you’re a member or not, you can visit the Families page to find fun and targeted recommendations of family and kids movies and shows to watch this summer. The page also features stories from families on how we use Netflix. And, yes, I did say WE, because my family and I are featured in one of the four Parents’ Tips videos! The best part? It’s in Spanglish!! Yay, We’re bringing on the Spanglish to Netflix, baby! And you know that by Spanglish we mean the almighty code-switching that only fluent bilinguals can do and we hope our kids achieve Check it out here y celebra con nosotros!

You’ll notice on Netflix Families that they have curated some rows of playlists with some of the most popular shows. I’ve already put in a recommendation for a “Favorite Kids Shows en Español,” but while we wait for that one to come (hint: tweet @Netflix and ask por favor!), we’re definitely bookmarking these for our Friday movie nights and lazy summer days.

We have movie nights every single Friday and now that it’s become a tradition there’s no escaping them. My girl looks forward to it all week. We pull out the sofa bed, get in our PJs, make pizza, and eat chocolate. The one rule we have is that the three of us need to agree on a movie to stream on Netflix, so basically princess movies are out! This has led to us discovering some pretty great flicks together and making Camila expand her horizons. Glad to have this playlist handy!

¿Quién se acuerda de Jems y He-Man? Wow, the 80′s flashbacks! Not sure I’m ready to have Camila watch Jems, but soon enough I’ll be able to get all retro and cool with her. Wishing for Candy, Candy and Heidi to come soon and we can sing the intro songs along together.

This summer we won’t be traveling overseas as a family, so we’ll travel virtually and stream the world to our casa. Camila loves watching animals on the screen, so we can have some nature time at home to compliment our local hikes and keep the learning going.

Somehow my brain and motivation starts melting as soon as summer hits. It’s like I give myself permission to take it easy and give myself a break. That means that instead of turning on the laptop after my girl is in bed, I turn on the Apple TV and sit with my husband to catch up on our favorite shows via el Netflix. We like to watch episodes back to back and right now are OBSESSED with House of Cards in an almost unhealthy way. I love it.

We’re also testing out the new Profiles feature that Netflix will roll out soon to all members, so now we can freely add our favorite shows to our individual Instant Queues without fear of our girl somehow figuring out how to get out of the Kids section or fearing a joke from my husband for the amount of chick flicks I’ve added. That, and also we’re each getting recommendations based on what we each watch via our profiles, and not a sea of princesses and Disney flicks because our girl pretty much rules our family account.

Would love to know what you think of Netflix Families and how your family is using it! Leave me a comment below and/or join me as I tweet with Heather Armstrong (@Dooce) and Rebecca Wolfe (@GirlsGoneChild) tomorrow, Wednesday, June 19th at 4pm EST/1pm PST. We’ll be using the hashtag #NetflixFamilies and chatting during the whole hour. I’ll be tweeting from @laflowers and @spanglishbaby in both English and Spanish. Can’t wait to chat there with you!

We’re back with Season 2 of MTV Tr3s’s show, Quiero Mi Baby – a series that reveals the realities of cross-cultural parenting, including language, religion and tradition clashes, in addition to many other issues unique to bi/multicultural families. This season has some new, unique couples we’re going to introduce you to!

Check out this preview of tonight’s episode and then see our interview with the couple, Ceceliz and Juan Fernando, below.

Episode description: “Ceceliz and Juan Fernando were in shock when the doctor told them that their baby was born healthy but with one condition, she had Down Syndrome. That initial shock took a while to overcome, but now that they know exactly what it means they work together on making sure Valentina has everything she needs to have a happy and healthy life.”

SpanglishBaby talks to Ceceliz

SB: Your attitude is so positive. Was there ever a moment of sadness when you found out Valentina had Down’s Syndrome?

Ceceliz: Yes. The beginning was really hard for me, it took me over a month to accept that Valentina has Down’s syndrome, mainly because I was so ignorant about the condition. Nobody told me that a baby with this condition is the biggest gift a human being can receive. That’s why we decided to share our story, so that new parents of a baby with DS know that they are about to experience life in the best possible way.

People with DS are very advanced spiritual beings, and the minute you realize that, you understand it all.

Even though Valentina is a beautiful baby, she has taught me that true beauty lies within; I know it sounds cliché, but it’s the truth. She reminds me through example that by having perseverance I can achieve my goals, and even when it gets tough, she always has a smile on her face – It’s amazing! Most human beings don’t take challenges that way. She keeps us living in the present, without worrying about the future, as it is too uncertain. We treasure every little achievement, because for us it is a big deal, hence, we end up celebrating on a daily basis! She reminds me that we are all unique, and that is precisely what makes us all special. She teaches us more than we will ever teach her.

SB: What is your advice to other parents who face the same challenge if they’re having trouble finding strength to move forward?

Ceceliz: My advice is to let themselves experience all the emotions they’re feeling, don’t try to fight them, they’re natural. When you address and process your emotions (by writing in a journal, therapy, talking to friends, or whatever works for you), you will realize that you are much stronger than you ever thought. Surround yourself with positive people, a good support system is essential. And the most important one: open your heart and quiet your mind, and you will obtain the richest messages from your child through their actions; he/she will teach you the secrets of life, ones that only parents like us are lucky enough to receive, because these incredible beings have chosen us, just us.

SB: Do you feel that the majority of the Latin American population in the United States, particularly native Spanish-speakers, are educated on Down’s Syndrome? If not, what would you like them to know? (Feel free to answer this one in Spanish!)

Ceceliz: Siento que el mundo, en general, todavía tiene mucho que aprender sobre el síndrome de Down, y más allá de eso, de las personas que tienen esta condición. No deja de existir una percepción muy antigua sobre el tema. Ellos no sufren, ni padecen de ningún mal ni enfermedad, estas son palabras comúnmente utilizadas por los mismos medios en la actualidad. Muy lejos de eso, simplemente tienen una condición genética, síndrome de Down. Lo que sí es común en ellos – que no todos los seres humanos tenemos- es amor, sabiduría y alegría innata; a todos nos viene bien una dosis de esas cualidades!

La expectativa de vida para personas con síndrome de Down ha aumentado dramáticamente, de 25 años en 1983 a 60 años hoy en día. Es importante que se sepa que ellos pueden tener grandes logros como sacar una maestría y obtener prestigiosos premios de cine (Pablo Pineda), o ser un director de orquesta (José Dávila), dueño de un restaurante (Tim Harris) o modelo internacional (Valentina!). Con amor, dedicación y estimulación, estos individuos pueden llegar muy lejos!

SpanglishBaby talks to Juan Fernando

SB: At SpanglishBaby.com, we’re a community of parents raising our children bilingually in the United States. I noticed in the video that you guys speak Spanish to Valentina. Do you think that raising her bilingually is going to be more challenging than raising a bilingual child who doesn’t have Down’s Syndrome?

Juan Fernando: Not at all. One of the first thoughts we had when we had Valentina was if she was going to be able to learn more than one language like us. Luckily the first person we met with DS speaks and writes Spanish and English perfectly. We were very encouraged by this but we wanted to hear the news from a professional. When we spoke with Valentina’s genetics doctor she told us “your baby will do whatever you encourage her to do, if you want to and teach her she could be trilingual” – this was music to our ears because it is very important for us that Valentina learns both Spanish and English. We don’t think this will be challenging for us because we have been talking to Valentina in Spanish since she was born, and once she goes to school she will pick up English very fast like many other typical kids. We have to bear in mind that Valentina will achieve whatever she puts her mind to. She already has!

SB: As Valentina grows and gets older, what experiences are you most excited to share with her?

Juan Fernando: Every step with Valentina is exciting! I can’t wait to see when she graduates from middle school, high school and college. Another great experience I want to share with her is traveling; I want her to visit many countries and many cultures since that is something that we enjoy as a family. I look forward to seeing our family grow and her becoming a big sister. I’m sure the enriching experiences we will share as a family will stem from her wisdom, that’s why I treasure every minute with her.

Do you relate to Ceceliz & Juan Fernando’s story? Want to see what happens?

Watch Quiero Mi Baby on MTV’s Tr3s Mondays at at 9pm ET or on Tr3s.com.

We’re back with Season 2 of MTV Tr3s’s show, Quiero Mi Baby – a new series that reveals the realities of cross-cultural parenting, including language, religion and tradition clashes, in addition to many other issues unique to bi/multicultural families. This season has some new, unique couples we’re going to introduce you to!

Check out this exclusive preview (meaning YOU WILL ONLY SEE IT HERE!) of tonight’s episode and then see our interview with the couple, Adriana & Brett, below.

Episode description: “Adriana and Brett met at work, but it wasn’t until Adriana changed jobs that Brett decided to make his move. Adriana, a Catholic Mexican and Brett a Jewish American began dating and a couple of months into their relationship Adriana found out she was pregnant. Full of joy this couple got ready to bring their baby boy into this world. As the pregnancy progressed Adriana was declared a high risk pregnancy and unfortunately, three months before her due date delivered baby Nolan as a stillborn. But even though this was the hardest experience ever lived by this couple, with the help of support groups they kept trying. To their blessings, their dream came true, and now the couple gets ready to mix their Baby Vienna with the Mexican and the Jewish American traditions as they celebrate everything from a Jewish naming ceremony, to having a Catholic baptism!”

SpanglishBaby talks to Adriana

SB: First, I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s clear that you’re really still hurting from the loss of your first baby, Nolan, and that you’re determined that nobody forget him. Have you decided how you’ll continue to remember him as a family? Do you think you’ll have any specific yearly tradition?

Adriana: I don’t think I will ever stop hurting from Nolan’s birth, it was the toughest experience. I will always remember him being born after the third push and not hearing him cry, but I know time heals.

I will continue to celebrate or do something special on his birth date of October 12th. On his first anniversary, we had his memorial service and this year we plan to take Vienna to do a ceramic hand print and maybe celebrate with a chocolate cake, Nolan’s favorite while being pregnant with him. In time, we also plan to start a foundation in his honor and help those who have experienced the same. We also try to do the yearly Walk to Remember (supports parents who have lost a baby in pregnancy or infancy) and the Angel of Hope (a candlelight ceremony at the cemetery where they have an angel dedicated to all babies who have left too soon.)

SB: In the video preview for your episode, it appears there’s quite a bit of tension between your parents and your in-laws. Do you attribute that to cultural differences or personality differences?

Adriana: The tension between the parents is more of a personality difference, both our fathers have the, “I am right attitude.”

SpanglishBaby talks to Brett

SB: With Adriana being Catholic and you being Jewish, have there been any problems caused by differences in beliefs? If so, how do you work it out in regards to what will be taught to your daughter?

Brett: There have not been any problems caused because of the difference in beliefs. Adriana and I feel that it is important for Vienna to understand both Religions as she grows up and to feel accepted in both. We want her to be able to choose which path she wants to follow when she gets older and neither Adriana nor I will be disappointed for which ever path she decides.

SB: How is your daughter, Vienna, doing? What traditions from your two different cultural backgrounds are you most excited to share with her?

Brett: Vienna is doing great! She is a huge ball of energy and whenever she smiles, she lights the room up.

I definitely feel that celebrating ALL major holidays from BOTH religions with BOTH families and sharing in each culture’s celebratory food dishes and traditions is what I am most excited to share with her!

Do you relate to Adriana & Brett’s story? Want to see what happens?

Watch Quiero Mi Baby on MTV’s Tr3s Mondays at at 9pm ET or on Tr3s.com.

On September 3rd, Spanish-language channel Utilisima launched the new original series, “Mi Bebé.” The show which seeks to offer helpful advice to expectant parents is hosted by actress, Lisset Gutierrez, along with doctors and specialists. SpanglishBaby had a chance to interview Lisset (who is herself a mother!), to find out more. Check it out!

SB: So, you’ve been taping your new show, “Mi Bebé.” Are you having fun? Tell us a little about what it’s like on set.

LG: Indeed, I have been recording my new series ‘Mi Bebé’, which has been a lot of fun and above all very informative. The truth is that it’s wonderful to be able to share personal experiences and take-in all the information that our specialists provide in each episode.

SB: You yourself are a mother – what has been most challenging for you as a parent?

LG: The hardest thing about being a mother is thinking all the time and asking myself if I’m going in the right path, if I’ll be the best mother to Maria.

SB: SpanglishBaby.com is a community for parents raising bilingual children – is this something you’re attempting with your own child?

LG: I love that there are so many ways of teaching our children English at such an early age. My daughter goes to a British school because I want her to learn English while she learns Spanish.

SB: What do you hope to accomplish with your show, “Mi Bebé?” What do you want viewers to get out of watching it?

LG: I hope that ‘Mi Bebé’ becomes a program guide for all women, mothers and families. I think we can always use a show such as this one because no one is born knowing everything so it’s great to have an option with this program to solve problems, answer questions and have an answer for every situation as moms.

Mi Bebé airs Monday to Friday at 11:30 am ET/PT on Utilisima.

We’re back with Season 2 of MTV Tr3s’s show, Quiero Mi Baby – a new series that reveals the realities of cross-cultural parenting, including language, religion and tradition clashes, in addition to many other issues unique to bi/multicultural families. This season has some new, unique couples we’re going to introduce you to!

Check out this exclusive preview (meaning YOU WILL ONLY SEE IT HERE!) of tonight’s episode and then see our interview with the couple, Heather and Alex, below.

Episode description: “After living all his life in Puerto Rico, a great job offer brought Alex to Alabama, what he never expected was to find the woman of his dreams who would also turn out to be the future mother of his son.

Heather born and bred in Alabama, fell in love with Alex’s boricua sabor and his Latin family values.

Unlike Alex who is the typical kid who grew in a tight Latin family unit, Heather was adopted by her grandparents and never had a relationship with her parents. But things change once a baby’s on board! Now this couple has not only considered reuniting with Heather’s family, but they’ve also decided to get married and to of course, to visit “La isla del encanto”! ”

SB: We see in the video that you were introduced to some Puerto Rican foods. Have you also been teaching Alex about culture and food from Alabama? Was there anything he loved, hated or found particularly strange?

Heather: I have definitely introduced Southern food to Alex… I would say the two things he was most surprised by [and] liked the best were number one, fried cornbread, (he told me it reminds him of plantains) – but I have changed it up a little – I season the batter with Adobo before I fry it now, that’s Alex’s little Puerto Rican twist on cornbread, haha! And number two, a recipe for a vegetable beef soup my grandmother’s sister gave her called “Cowboy Soup” – Alex isn’t that big into vegetables and said ‘Ew!’ The first time I made it… But after trying it, he loves it! Alex may not always like everything food-wise that I introduce him to, but I love that he is willing to try things at least once!

SB: We also see in the video that Alex is bilingual – are you bilingual as well? If not, do you plan to learn Spanish? Are there any plans to raise the baby bilingually?

Heather: I am somewhat bilingual… I understand and read Spanish much more and much better than I speak it… I am not that confident when I speak Spanish because I think I sound ridiculous. I do want to learn to speak it fluently though! It is very important to me that my son is bilingual! I want him to be connected to his Hispanic roots and I feel he will get a lot further in life and be more intelligent if he knows two languages!

SpanglishBaby talks to Alex

SB: Seeing how you got choked up when you and your father talked about how you missed each other made me choke up a little, too. Is missing your family in Puerto Rico the hardest part about making a new life in Alabama?

Alex: Yes I would have to say so. What I miss the most from Puerto Rico is the quality time I spend with by family during the weekends. The hardest part for me is that my family lives so far away.

SB: Puerto Rican culture is full of so many traditions – which do you hope to pass on to your child?

Alex: I plan to show my boy the tradition of celebrating ‘The Day of the Three Wise Men’ (Día de los Tres Reyes Magos). When I was a child my parents would give my brothers and me a shoe box to fill with grass from our front lawn. At night my parents would tug on the grass as if the Three Wise Men arrived with their camels to my house. In the morning it was great waking up to gifts and seeing the front lawn a little messy. This is very special to me and I hope it becomes special for my boy too.

Do you relate to Heather and Alex’s story? Want to see what happens?

Watch Quiero Mi Baby on MTV’s Tr3s Mondays at at 9pm ET or on Tr3s.com.

We’re back with Season 2 of MTV Tr3s’s show, Quiero Mi Baby – a new series that reveals the realities of cross-cultural parenting, including language, religion and tradition clashes, in addition to many other issues unique to bi/multicultural families. This season has some new, unique couples we’re going to introduce you to!

Check out this exclusive preview (meaning YOU WILL ONLY SEE IT HERE!) of tonight’s episode and then see our interview with the couple, Tarsha and Iris, below.

Episode description: “Tarsha never thought she would meet the love of her life in a city with 13 million people, especially since she was no longer into girls. But persistent boxer Iris knew Tarsha was for her from the moment they met so she insisted till Tarsha finally went on a date with her. That night turned into five years, and now they are facing a new stage on their relationship with a little baby in their life.”

SpanglishBaby talks to Tarsha

SB: Tell us a bit about your cultural background and what you hope to pass down to your child.

Tarsha: My background is Indian but I was born in Australia. I want Sharne to have a love of the outdoors and the beach so we may have to leave New York! My family is very close so of course I would like to continue the family values with Sharne but it’s hard when you live on the other side of the world to everyone else.

SB: Was there any discussion about who would be the one to carry and give birth to your baby, or was it something you both just knew?

Tarsha: No I was always going to carry there was no question. I wanted to carry. Iris had no intention to carry and still swears she will never ever do it to her body, being a personal trainer her body is her livelihood!

SpanglishBaby talks to Iris

SB: Tell us a bit about your cultural background and what you hope to pass down to your child.

Iris: I want her to understand her Latin background and speak Spanish of course. Music was a big part of my family life so I play guitar for her and hope she grows to love Bachata and Salsa like we do.

SB: What, (if anything) is something people assume about your new little family that you’d like to address or dispel once and for all.

Iris: People assume we are not going to tell Sharne about her Father or that we are trying to pretend he doesn’t exist. The truth is, that we are going to tell her she has a Father and that she can contact him when she is 15. It’s just like any other adoption. Honesty is the key. We are not trying to fool anyone, least of all Sharne on how she came to be part of this world.

SB: What surprised you about becoming a parent? Has there been anything unexpected?

Iris: I am overwhelmed at how much I can love this child even though I am not the biological parent. It has surpassed anything I ever imagined or expected.

Do you relate to Tarsha & Iris’s story? Want to see what happens?

Watch Quiero Mi Baby on MTV’s Tr3s Mondays at at 9pm ET or on Tr3s.com.

Quiero Mi Baby on MTV Tr3s is a new series that reveals the realities of cross-cultural parenting, including language, religion and tradition clashes, in addition to many other issues. This second season has some new, unique couples we’re going to introduce you to each week!

Check out this exclusive preview (meaning YOU WILL ONLY SEE IT HERE!) of tonight’s episode and then see our interview with the couple, Yliana and Josh below.

Episode description: “Mix a workaholic Mexican/Rican wife with a chilled down Puerto Rican loving husband and you will get the recipe of the new Latina familia unida. Yliana never expected that in less than one year, she would have the boda of her dreams, buy a new house, get a major job promotion and to top it off: a baby.”

SpanglishBaby talks to Yliana

SB: So, you’re Mexican and Puerto Rican and your husband is Puerto Rican – how do these two cultures play out in your household?

Yliana: My culture and heritage is very important to me, and being Mexican and Puerto Rican means I have the BEST of both worlds! Since Josh and I both share the Puerto Rican culture, I like to make my “Mexican Presence” known in the household. For example, I share my culture in our house decor, in the food we cook, and even the traditions of my family. Needless to say, we enjoy pasteles and tamales, dancing salsa and cumbias… and did I mention tacos with warm and fresh tortillas? They are my fav!

SB: What do you think are the benefits and downsides of getting married and having a baby early in the relationship?

Yliana: Josh and I were together a long 8 years before getting married, but after marriage, life hit fast forward! A month after the wedding we bought a house and weeks after that found out we were pregnant and everything else just started coming at us and falling into place. The only downside of everything happening so early on in the marriage was that it all came at us too fast! We blinked our eyes and we were in the real world, no more college days, no more mommy and daddy to help us… we were married, with bills and a beautiful baby on the way. We had to stop going to the clubs and hanging out with our friends and preparing for our son. The benefit of it all happening so fast, was that God blessed us with our son right away. Now that Christian is here, I’m thankful it all happened so fast, I couldn’t imagine life without my precious angel.

SpanglishBaby talks to Josh

SB: I heard you have “overbearing dogs” – what’s up with that? Have they made peace with the baby being the center of attention?

Josh: Yes, the dogs can be overbearing at times. For several years now they have been Yliana and my kids. Now with a new addition to the family they feel a tad bit left out, but none the less they are still part of the family, but they do know that they are now second to Christian!! They have adapted well to Christian being home with us, they now sleep by his play pen when he is sleeping to watch over him and always run to him when he cries.

So I would say that they have without a doubt made peace with Christian being the center of attention, they knew it was inevitable.

SB: As your child gets older and can do more things, what are you most looking forward to?

Josh: As Christian gets older there are definitely many things I will be looking forward to. I look forward to taking him to get his first haircut, watching him take his first steps, and hearing him say his first words.

I also can’t wait for him to be old enough to wear sneakers, I’m a shoe head so me and my little man will be rocking the same shoes. Lastly I can’t wait till he is old enough to play sports. His first basketball and baseball games will be very exciting for me as a father.

Do you relate to Josh & Yliana’s story? Want to see what happens?

Watch Quiero Mi Baby on MTV’s Tr3s Mondays at at 9pm ET or on Tr3s.com.

We’re back with Season 2 of MTV Tr3s’s show, Quiero Mi Baby – a new series that reveals the realities of cross-cultural parenting, including language, religion and tradition clashes, in addition to many other issues unique to bi/multicultural families. This season has some new, unique couples we’re going to introduce you to!

Check out this exclusive preview (meaning YOU WILL ONLY SEE IT HERE!) of tonight’s episode and then see our interview with the couple, Alicia and Steven, below.

Episode description: “Meet Alicia and Steven, one of those extremely diverse couples that went from eating frijoles to eating Pad Thai! Together for seven years, this couple became desperate to have a baby and even though they suffered not one, but two miscarriages, they didn’t give up and will prove that their love is able to overcome any challenges.”

SpanglishBaby talks to Alicia

SB: You had trouble conceiving and lost some pregnancies. First I want to say I’m really sorry for your losses. In many cultures it seems talking about miscarriage is taboo. Was this true in your case? Did you feel you could go to your family for support or that they wanted to avoid the topic?

Alicia: It is a bit taboo with our family… in fact when we first got pregnant we only told our immediate family. Unfortunately we had told them too early and lost the 1st baby at 17 weeks. The second time we kept it quiet and lost the baby very early in the pregnancy (yet it was just as painful.) With Ayden we made sure all was well before we shared the news with the entire family. It was quite apparent I was pregnant because I was HUGE.

Although my family was very supportive as far as helping with any needs, they didn’t want to speak much about the incident.

SB: What has been, or what do you think will be, the greatest challenge of raising a baby?

Alicia: The biggest challenge as a parent I believe would be making sure I could be as good of a parent as my mother is. She was able to stay home and guide us with all our endeavors… I unfortunately don’t have that luxury. I just hope I could be at least half the mom she is.

SpanglishBaby talks to Steven

SB: Tell us how you two met!

Steven: We met in the Air and Sea Show… we glanced at each other from afar but didn’t speak until her friend (our cupid) Elizabeth took the incentive to ask a friend for my number … we spoke over the phone and the rest is history.

SB: What things from your two unique cultures are you most looking forward to teaching the baby?

Steven: I am most excited about teaching the baby Spanish, this way I can learn too! In addition just to share some of our culture’s music and traditions.

Do you relate to Alicia & Steven’s story? Want to see what happens?

Watch Quiero Mi Baby on MTV’s Tr3s Mondays at at 9pm ET or on Tr3s.com.