How do we preserve Latino culture?

As two Dominican-American dads, we’re constantly navigating how our kids learn about or Domincan traditions and how to keep our traditions alive — from the cooking and dancing to the trips back home to the Dominican Republic. We do our best to make sure they stay connected to their roots.

But let’s be real — they were born in the U.S., and that means their culture is beautifully mixed. Even keeping up with the Spanish language becomes a challenge.

Have you ever heard the phrase “Bésame la mano”? Among Dominicans, it’s a gesture of respect toward elders — grandparents, aunts, uncles, and parents. (And no, it doesn’t literally mean kiss my hand! )

In this episode, we sit down with Jasdomine Santana — author, content creator, and mother of two. She’s the creative mind behind Tiny Dominican Explorer and bilingual children’s books that celebrate Dominican culture.

Jasdomine is known for her Dominican-inspired Spanglish songs like “The Wheels on the Guagua” — classic kids’ tunes reimagined with Caribbean rhythm and flavor. Her creative journey began after the birth of her first child, inspiring her to make fun, educational resources for bilingual families.

Explore her work:
jasdomin.com
YouTube: youtube.com/@TinyDominicanExplorer
Free Educational Resources: jasdomin.com/pages/free-gratis-education-resources

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En este episodio, exploramos cómo los buenos modales, la etiqueta y el protocolo comienzan en el hogar. Educar a nuestros hijos va más allá de la escuela: es una responsabilidad diaria que impacta directamente en su comportamiento, respeto y desarrollo personal.

Nos acompaña Karen Espinal, licenciada en Comunicación Social y Periodismo, asesora de imagen pública, conferencista y directora de la Academia Karen Espinal. Junto a ella, conversamos sobre:

• La importancia de inculcar buenos modales desde la infancia.

• Qué papel juegan los padres como modelos de conducta.

• Herramientas prácticas para fomentar el respeto, la empatía y la cortesía.

• Cómo el protocolo y la etiqueta pueden adaptarse a la vida diaria de los niños.

• Errores comunes que cometemos como adultos al corregir o guiar el comportamiento infantil.

Una conversación amena y reflexiva que nos recuerda que la educación con valores y buenos modales empieza en casa.

Thinking of buying a home, but also thinking of starting (or growing) your family? In this episode, we dive into one of life’s biggest crossroads: real estate and parenthood. Should you buy before the baby or after? What matters most—budget, location, school districts, space?

Whether you’re searching for your first family-friendly home or selling your current one to make room for more tiny feet, real estate investor and dad of two, Sandy Cuevas (he sold us our first home), breaks it all down. From the emotional to the financial, from spotting a home’s hidden potential to navigating today’s unpredictable market, this is your real-world guide to making smart, family-focused decisions.

Tune in for insights, strategies, and honest talk on the family home formula: When, where & how to buy or sell as parents.