El Parenting Podcast

Dec 20 2023 13 ep. 60 mins 4

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Latina Parenting in Today’s World. Welcome to our podcast where we'll be discussing our experiences navigating parenthood and how they differ from traditional parenting styles in our Latin culture. Parenting can be a challenging journey, but it doesn't have to be a solo one. We believe it takes a village to raise a child, and we want to share our journey with you. We hope that by sharing our stories and insights, we can help parents feel more connected and supported on their parenting journey. Thank you for tuning in and being a part of our community!

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Episode 12 | To Ham or Not to Ham: The Holiday Episode

Dec 20 2023 65 mins

The holidays can bring out the good, the bad, and sometimes, the ugly. Join us as we talk all things holidays, including what old traditions we are re-living with our children, our thoughts on Santa and American consumerism, gift for our kids, and how growing up in a blended family affected some of us as kids and what that looks like now as adults. Also, there’s a big discussion

Episode 11 | The New Trend in College Admissions: Interview with Thomas Caleel

Oct 18 2023 75 mins

The college admissions process is not what it once was. Accessibility to college has increased, making college admissions more competitive. The old “formula” of good grades and extracurriculars as a fool-proof way of getting into college no longer serves students. So what’s the new wave of college admissions? What’s the secret sauce? We’ve invited Thomas Caleel, former MB

Episode 10 | Fostering Latinidad in Children. Interview with Dr. Sabrina Mendez.

Oct 04 2023 68 mins

Cultural identity can be a tricky thing to understand & develop. Luckily, we invited Dr. Sabrina Mendez Escobar, born in the Dominican Republic, to explain how cultural identities develop and what role we can play to help develop that sense of ‘latinidad’ in our children. She received her doctorate with her research in ‘ethnic racial socialization’ and she offers action

Episode 9 Pt. 2 | Azúcar & Spice: Navigating Intercultural Relationships

Sep 20 2023 54 mins

Interracial relationships can be tough on their own – now imagine adding a different generation to the mix? The relationship with your (or your partner’s parents) can become difficult when you set a boundary. So how do you establish limits without crumbling the family dynamic, especially with a generation who does not receive boundaries well? Tune in as the hosts continue the

Episode 9 | Azúcar & Spice: Navigating Intercultural Relationships. Part 1 Interview with Rocio Garza

Sep 06 2023 47 mins

Raising a child poses challenges on its own, now imagine raising a child with someone from a completely different culture or a different race than yours. There tends to be a lot more explaining than you might have expected, you may need to paint the picture for your partner about why a certain perspective is important to you, or why you want to pass on cultural traditions down to

Episode 8: Removing the “Toxic” out of Masculinity

Aug 23 2023 72 mins

In a society that doesn’t allow boys to cry because it’s viewed as a weakness (or feminine), what are we really teaching our boys? Humans are born with the capacity to feel the full spectrum of emotions, yet men are only allowed to show happiness and anger. In the long run, men are being harmed both physically and mentally by repressing emotions, and are less likely to seek hel

Episode 7: The American Summer: How Families Make It Work

Aug 09 2023 51 mins

Summer break is a fun time for the kids, but can cause a lot of undue stress for parents. Between the costly expense of summer camps, and also trying to make fun memories, parents may find themselves in the trenches trying to do what’s best for their family. Tune in as we discuss what decision we made, moving to a new home, how summers in the US compare to other countries, and ho

Episode 6: Becoming Dad: with Amy & Greg

Jul 19 2023 60 mins

This is part three of a three-part series as each host interviews their husband to get the man’s perspective on the topics discussed over the first three episodes. Tune in as Amyasks her husband, Greg, some deep questions regarding how he felt about dating a Latina, his painful experience with psoriasis, the generational curses he wants to break, and the thing he hopes his childr

Episode 5: Becoming Dad: with Jenn & Bill

Jul 05 2023 50 mins

This is part two of a three-part series as each host interviews their husband to get the man’s perspective on the topics discussed over the first three episodes. Tune in as Jenn asks her husband, Bill, some deep questions regarding how he knew he was ready to become a father, a unique and haunting experience in a parking garage, and his thoughts on being a stay-at-home dad, and w

Episode 4: Becoming Dad: with Adriana & Jorge

Jun 21 2023 58 mins

This is part one of a three-part series as each host interviews their husband to get the man’s perspective on the topics discussed over the first three episodes. Tune in as Adriana asks her husband, Jorge, some deep questions regarding how he felt about dating a woman with children, their unexpected and sudden transition into parenthood, his “sexpectations” after the arrival