Bilingual Parenting, No Perfect Families Required: 10 Go-To Blogs
Introduction
I have been browsing blogs for years as a teacher finding that many parents with bilingual blogs have wiener ideas that I could easily adapt into the classroom. Now that I am a mama myself, I've found these blogs to be a whole new level of supportive and fun. I enjoy the community I feel when reading about other familiar going through so many of the same experiences I find myself going through.
There are a million bilingual parenting takes online, but these are the ones I keep coming back to because they’re practical, encouraging, and realistic. Most of them offer some combination of: doable routines, language-planning guidance, cultural resources, or the comforting reminder that consistency beats perfection.
My Top 10 Bilingual Parenting Blogs
1. Bilingual Playdate (Diandra Morse)
Her description: Plataforma creada por una madre latina y terapeuta para apoyarse en comunidad. Comparte consejos (como tratar el español como un deporte familiar) y estrategias para priorizar el mantenimiento del idioma en el hogar reddit.com+10parents.com+10catfishwaiter.blog+10.
Why it’s good (real-life reasons):
Feels like advice from a friend who gets the mental load.
Gives simple mindset shifts you can repeat when you’re tired (ex: treating Spanish like a “family sport”).
Community vibe: reminds you you’re not doing this alone.
Favorite post: Reel about showing kids Spanish is cool + bilingualism is a superpower
Why I love it: It reframes Spanish as identity + confidence, not “extra homework,” and gives you language to stay motivated on the tired days.
2. Raising Bilingual Babies
Description: Blog con consejos prácticos y testimonios en múltiples idiomas. Por ejemplo, cuentan casos reales como el de Nina & Diego en Buenos Aires raisingbilingualbabies.com.
Why it’s good:
Bite-sized, story-based learning.
You get ideas by seeing how real families structure language at home.
Favorite post: “Nina & Diego” (Italy + Bolivia, raising Lucia in Italian + Spanish)
Why I love it: The routine details are gold (books in each language, family calls, balancing preschool language). It’s the kind of “we can do that” blueprin.
3. Discovering the World Through My Son’s Eyes
Her description: Llevado por Frances Díaz Evans, madre puertorriqueña/ecuatoriana y educadora. Ofrece contenido respaldado pedagógicamente sobre familia multicultural y bilingüismo catfishwaiter.blog.
Why it’s good:
Practical tips you can use immediately (phrases, routines, what to do when kids refuse).
Real stories make you feel normal, not “behind.”
Useful even if your family situation isn’t perfectly “OPOL” or structured.
Favorite post: “How I Began to Teach My Child Spanish at 4 – And Why It’s Never Too Late”
Why I love it: It’s for the parents who didn’t start at birth, feel guilty about it, and need a plan that starts today, not “in an ideal universe.”
4. Bilingual Monkeys
His description: El blog de Adam Beck (padre y educador) con cerca de 500 artículos sobre cómo criar niños bilingües y una comunidad activa: “The Bilingual Zoo” reddit.com+5spanish.academy+5booklingual.com+5.
Why it’s good:
Huge library, so you can search whatever problem you’re having right now.
Breaks down common “stuck points” (mixing languages, resistance, consistency).
Makes long-term bilingualism feel like a plan, not a personality trait.
Favorite post: “What’s the Best Language Strategy for Raising Bilingual Children?”
Why I love it: It helps families stop spiraling about the “perfect method” and instead choose a strategy that matches their real life.
5. Spanish Mama
Her description: Elisabeth Alvarado, maestra y madre de 3 bilingües, comparte estrategias para crianza y diversidad, además de recursos como libros y apps en español raisingbilingualbabies.com+2catfishwaiter.blog+2booklingual.com+2.
Why it’s good:
Tons of ready-to-go resources (books, apps, activities).
Friendly and relatable for parents juggling work, kids, and life.
Great when you want ideas that don’t require extra prep time.
Favorite post: “Learn Spanish with Kids: How to Start at Home”
Why I love it: It breaks “where do I even start??” into steps, with a routine mindset that’s friendly for busy parents.
6. Crianza Bilingüe (Luján, España)
Her description: Experiencias prácticas de madre no nativa criando en inglés/español; incluye rutinas, juegos, libros y consejos adaptados a distintos contextos crianzabilingue.com.
Why it’s good:
Honest perspective as a non-native parent (very validating).
Gives routines and game ideas that fit normal home life.
Helpful if you’re adapting bilingual parenting to your specific context (not a one-size approach).
Favorite post: “Enseñar inglés en casa sin ser nativo a nuestros hijos”
Why I love it: It normalizes the insecurity AND gives simple entry points (songs, TV, books, play) without making you feel behind.
7. Polyglot Parenting
Her description: Dirigido por Ilana Shydlo, patóloga del habla bilingüe. Ofrecen cursos online, tips estructurados y guías confiables para criar niños bilingües reddit.com+15polyglotparenting.com+15polyglotparenting.com+15.
Why it’s good:
Credibility: speech-language lens without being intimidating.
Clear structure (guides, steps, courses) when you want a roadmap.
Reassuring for parents worried about language delays or “doing it wrong.”
Favorite post: “Why You Need a Bilingual Action Plan”
Why I love it: It’s the “reduce overwhelm” post. When you’re juggling school/community language pressure, a plan keeps you steady
8. Ana Jacqueline – Raising Bilingual Children
Her description: Madre dominicana-salvadoreña que comparte su experiencia diaria de solo hablar español con sus hijos, reflexionando sobre Spanglish e identidad anajacqueline.com.
Why it’s good:
Real daily-life reflections (Spanglish, identity, consistency struggles).
Encouraging if you’re committed to Spanish at home and need solidarity.
Helps you think about the “why,” not just the “how.”
Favorite post: “Raising Bilingual Toddlers”
Why I love it: It captures the natural Spanglish reality and makes bilingualism feel lived-in, joyful, and normal.
9. Nonnative Bilingual Parents
Their description: Blog de padres no nativos que comparten recursos como currículos, libros, kits educativos y experiencias de homeschooling en varios idiomas crianzabilingue.com.
Why it’s good:
Resource-heavy: curricula, kits, book ideas, practical tools.
Great for families building language routines from scratch.
Helpful for homeschooling or structured home-learning vibes.
Favorite post example: “Second language, second child” (a thoughtful non-native parent reflection)
Why I love it: It speaks directly to the “am I enough in this language?” worry, and reminds you that consistency and connection matter.
10. Mommy Maestra
Her description: Recurso excelente para homeschooling bilingüe: actividades, lectoescritura, matemáticas y manualidades en español e inglés booklingual.com.
Why it’s good:
Activity goldmine for Spanish + English learning at home.
Great for weekends, homework help, or “I need something educational now.”
Makes bilingual learning feel playful, not like extra pressure.
Favorite post: “Bilingual Homeschool for the Parent Who Doesn’t Speak Spanish”
Why I love it: It’s permission-giving. You don’t have to be fluent to build a bilingual environment, as long as you’re willing to learn alongside your child.
