Find Your Balance
Do you ever feel like parenting is a juggling act? Schedules. Activities. Responsibilities. Caring for ourselves. Connecting with each child. Using our minority language. Raising kind humans. If you’ve ever struggled trying to juggle the many pieces of everyday life,…
Top 5 Bilingual Parenting Books
My top five book recommendations for parents If you’re looking for an excellent book to learn more about raising bilingual kids, start with one of these! Full of research-based advice, inspiration, and practical ideas, these books will get you off…
Why Should I Choose Bilingual Education?
5 compelling benefits to consider PLUS helpful websites parents should know about Choosing a school program is an important decision parents make for their children. In many communities, parents have options about which school their child attends. So why would…
Encouraging Your Child to Stick with Second Language Learning
8 valuable ideas for parents Learning another language takes time and dedication. There will be ups and downs along your child’s language learning journey. Times when you or your child want to give up. Especially during this challenging time with…
10 Ideas for Practicing Spanish as an Adult
As a non-native Spanish speaker raising bilingual kids, it’s important to me that I continue to practice and improve my Spanish language skills. Perhaps you are a non-native speaker like me and are looking for easy ways to keep using…
Fun Outdoor Language Learning Activities for Kids
Get out in nature and learn some new vocabulary My amazing mom always says, “Keep it simple, make it fun!” This was especially important to her as a parent and a long-time kindergarten teacher, and even now that she is…
Important Children’s Books about Black History in Spanish and English
English & Spanish Titles To Read at Home One of the most important reasons we are raising our kids bilingually is to try to open up their eyes to different worlds. For us, learning a new language is just a…
Using Daily Routines to Teach Your Child a Second Language
When people find out that we’re raising our kids bilingually or that our son goes to a Spanish immersion school, I often hear, “Oh we could never do that.” Or just as often, “I took some Spanish in high school,…
Free Online Summer Spanish Learning for Kids
Virtual lessons, programs, and “camps” for preschool and elementary-aged kids Add in some fun Spanish learning adventures for your kids this summer – completely online! These websites, video lessons, and true virtual summer camps will keep your kids learning in…
10 Important Benefits of Being Bilingual
Why Should You Raise Your Child Bilingually? Learning Spanish opened up my eyes to an entirely new world. It allowed me to discover the rich cultures of the people who speak it. It changed my life! So I knew that…
