In this episode, we chat with Liliana Diaz-Vazquez, a certified bilingual speech-language pathologist (SLP) from and based out of Chicago, Illinois. Liliana's is a first-generation Mexican-American Latina, a small business owner, a dedicated school-based SLP, and a proud bilingual parent and wife, all while holding her roots, culture, and heritage language close to her heart. She finds joy in sharing her journey as a Latina SLP and bilingual mom, connecting with other SLP educators and parents. Her expertise shines in her work with children facing communication disorders, particularly among bilingual English and Spanish speakers, as well as multilingual individuals. Liliana dedicates herself full-time to the Chicago public school system and also heads up Bilingual Speechie LLC, a small business with a big mission. Bilingual Speechie is all about providing inclusive and engaging speech therapy resources and activities for bilingual kids, parents, SLPs, and educators. Bilingual Speechie is committed to promoting bilingualism and multilingualism. They debunk common myths, offer insights into bilingual language development, and support the preservation of heritage languages in bilingual families. In this episode we talk about: How parents can support their children's vocabulary and development Bilingual parenting styles and strategies Developmental milestones in multilingual/monolingual children The difference between code-switcing and code-mixing Connect with Bilingual Speechie at: Website: www.bilingualspeechie.com Instagram: @bilingualspeechie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bilingualspeechie/ Make sure to follow us on our socials (Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook): @motherluckpodcast We want to hear from you, too! Do you have a Motherluck topic you want us to explore? Email us at motherluckpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on our socials. We just might discuss your topic on air.