El Parenting Podcast

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 (debate!) about wh...

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 MBA Director of Admissions a...

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 actionable tips and tricks for...

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 their interview with Roci...

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 your child. Join...

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 help when needed. Does...

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 how we are handling...

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 children can do once the...

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 what spanking reall...

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 of their son, and a di...

As we all know, everything changes after you become a parent…Everything! Your body, your priorities, your amount of freedom, and sex is no exception. So, how do you keep intimacy alive as you juggle new responsibilities that can minimize your time spent in the sheets? Parenting can affect what sex and romance look like, especially when you’re accustomed to something else. Join the hosts as they ta...

If you’re wondering what ‘Arroz con Mango’ means, its literal translation is “Rice with Mango”. It’s a latin idiom that essentially means “chaos” or a “complicated situation”, (because honestly, who would put rice together with mango?) That being said, parenting is arguably a giant ‘arroz con mango’, filled with unexpected challenges, self-reflections, exhaustion, and sometimes, more questions tha...

During this pilot episode, you’ll meet the hosts: Jenn, Adriana, and Amy, three mothers raising their children in Miami, the city that bridges the United States to Latin America. As Latinas, they strive to incorporate their heritage into their home and create a sense of Latin identity in their children through music, food, language, and cultural traditions.  As much as the hosts love their heritag...