704: Raising Bilingual Kids When Only One Parent Speaks Spanish with Maddie Welch
Description
Ever feel like you can’t “do bilingual parenting right” because your spouse isn’t fluent or your community lacks Spanish speakers? You’re not alone! In this candid episode, host Janny Perez welcomes Maddy Welch (proud Boricua, bilingual educator, and mom) to share real-life strategies for building a bilingual home, even when only one parent speaks Spanish and you’re far from your heritage roots.
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Timestamps & Highlights
1:48 – A tale of two cultures: Maddy’s bicultural, bilingual family
2:49 – Overcoming the “one parent, one language” myth
4:36 – Creative ways to build a supportive community from scratch
7:47 – Raising kids with pride in both culture and language—even with non-fluent parents
10:04 – Learning to adapt your bilingual parenting goals with love and persistence
Quick Bilingual Parenting Takeaways:
There’s no one-size-fits-all: persistence matters more than perfection
Family and community support can be intentionally built, not just inherited
Your bilingual journey will evolve—embrace the messiness and small wins!
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Final Thoughts
Bilingual parenting doesn’t require perfection, just a willingness to adapt, love, and lay the groundwork so you can help your kids navigate their own journeys. Celebrate every step, create your own community, and remember: juntos, we’re creating the legacy our kids will carry into the world. ¡Si se puede! If you would like to learn more about Janny's Confident Bilingual Parenting course to gain the confidence to raise bilingües, visit milegasi.thinkific.com.
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