A Year with Santi: What We’ve Learned as Parents

A lot can change in just one year! In this episode, we look back on our first year of parenthood, sharing the lessons, challenges, and joyful moments that have shaped our journey with Santi. We talk about how our confidence as parents has grown, the reality of raising a bilingual child, and the cultural differences we experienced while celebrating Santi’s first birthday in both Mexico and the United States. We also share some of our favorite milestones, from his first words and signs to walking, communicating, and developing his own unique personality.

Key Takeaways:

• How parenting changes during the first year and the lessons we learned along the way
• The joys and challenges of raising a bilingual child in a bicultural family
• Cultural differences between birthday celebrations in Mexico and the United States

Links And Additional Resources:

• 284 – Un Progenitor, Un Idioma | One Parent, One Language
• 270 – Padres Primerizos – ¡Bienvenido, Santi! | First-time Parents – Welcome, Santi!
• 263 – Lo Que Nadie Nos Dijo del Embarazo – Sorpresas, Retos y Momentos Reales | What No One Told Us About Pregnancy – Surprises, Challenges, and Real Moments
• 253 – ¡Bebé a Bordo! | Baby on Board!
• 138 – Las Mañanitas | The Little Mornings
• 089 – El Curioso Origen de las Piñatas – The Curious Origins of Piñatas
• 016 – Alternancia de Código | Code Switching
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