Ever wondered if Spanish teachers struggle to keep Spanish alive at home? In this open-hearted episode, you’ll hear what it’s really like to balance language, heritage, guilt, and expectations, straight from the source. Join Janny and Jasmine for an uplifting and relatable conversation full of grace, mindset shifts, and actionable strategies that will help you feel less alone and more empowered in your bilingual parenting journey.

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Timestamps & What You’ll Discover

0:00 – Why Raising Bilingual Kids Is Complicated And What No One Tells You

1:47 – Meet Jasmine: Daughter of Guatemalan & Salvadoran Parents, Military Wife, Teacher with a Mission

5:17 – The Truth: Even Spanish Teachers Face Pushback at Home

6:58 – The Pressure to Be Perfect—Why It’s Hard for Bilingual Parents (and Teachers)

10:37 – Military Family Life: Moving, Rebuilding, & Seeking Community

12:57 – Real Struggles in High School Classrooms: It’s Communication, Not Perfection

15:31 – Making Spanish Fun: Jasmine’s Best Tips for Teachers

22:03 – Little Spanish Teacher: How Jasmine Supports Teachers & Families

25:01 – Fast Round: Food, Family, Vicks, and Legacy

About Jasmine San  Andrés

• NYC-born daughter of Guatemalan and Salvadoran parents, married to an Ecuadorian-Colombian.

• Master’s in Education and high school Spanish teacher.

• Teaches Spanish online through a virtual academy.

• Former nonprofit professional with global travel experience.

• Passionate about sharing her love for Spanish and Latin culture

Resources Mentioned in the Podcast

Subscribe To Little Spanish Teacher and Get Your First Freebie

• Confident Bilingual Parenting Course

• Nobody Told Me This About Raising a Bilingual Child

• Preply – Affordable Spanish tutors from around the world ([affiliate link in show notes])

• Little Spanish Teacher – Jasmine’s site for classroom and bilingual parenting printables: littlespanishteacher.com

• Teachers Pay Teachers – Jasmine’s resources for Spanish teachers

• Free Printable Resources at Milegasi.com

  
  

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