If searching “Spanish for kids” on YouTube makes you want to throw your phone out the window from overwhelm, you are NOT alone! In this episode, Janny Perez breaks down her favorite YouTube channels by age group so you can stop scrolling, press play, and watch your kids thrive bilingually, from toddlers to tweens. Get insider picks, behind-the-scenes insights, and practical advice on balancing screen time with real-life family connection.

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Timestamps & What You’ll Discover

0:20 – Announcements & Giveaways Find out why the annual toy giveaway will be Dia de Reyes themed this year & how to join updates.

1:48 – Why Choosing Spanish Content Matters:  The “Spanish for kids” YouTube rabbit hole and why curation makes a difference in bilingual learning.

3:36 – Screen Time Tips for Bilingual Kids What the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends by age—plus Jenny’s own philosophy on gentle viewing and connection (babies to elementary age).

6:55 – Baby & Toddler YouTube Recommendations Channels focused on evidence-based language growth: Tele Lingo, Aprende Peque, Pocoyo, plus the best music/nursery channels.

11:15 – Early Elementary (Kinder to 3rd Grade) Picks From music groups and puppet shows to Latin American storytelling: Uno Dos Tres Andres, GPB Salsa Series, Once Niñas y Niños, Rocalingua, Canta Juego.

17:16 – Older Elementary (3rd to 6th Grade) Awesome picks for curious big kids: Happy Learning Español, Mundo Divertido de Niños, Guerrero’s Planet, Arte y Dibujos para Niños, Kids Bop en Español.

22:57 – Putting It All Together How to choose just ONE to ease overwhelm, plus where to get the full curated list and links.

About Janny Perez

• Janny Perez is a passionate advocate for raising bilingual children and preserving Latino heritage.

• She is the voice behind "The Latina Mom Legacy" podcast and the bilingual parenting educator behind Confident Bilingual Parenting .

• She inspires parents with her own journey, moving beyond simply reading or singing to her child in Spanish. Janny knows that true bilingualism requires more than casual exposure, it demands intention, planning, and consistent strategies.

  Through her story, Janny empowers families to overcome self-doubt and create new traditions grounded in mindful language learning, helping children thrive in both Spanish and their Latino culture.