Raising bilingual kids is a long journey – one that requires dedication, time, and lots of support. Yet bilingualism is truly a gift that impacts a child for a lifetime! Grandparents can be an excellent source of support for parents and grandchildren along the path. Whether grandparents can help speak both languages or not, they […]
Today I’m sharing interactive ideas for incorporating language learning around the theme of food and cooking with kids. Whether you’re teaching your child a second language, learning a new language together at home, or want to foster your child’s first language development, there’s so much vocabulary and language learning that can be done through the […]
With a free printable in both languages “The way we talk to our children becomes their inner voice.” Parenting specialist Peggy O’Mara once wrote these impactful words and her quote resonates with me as a teacher and as a parent. Our words have so much power to influence how our children feel about themselves and […]
The holiday season has arrived! Have you been searching for a fun and educational gift for your bilingual or multilingual child? I have some wonderful ideas for you that will get your child building, exploring, and imagining – in any language. In our home, we try to keep things simple with a four gift rule […]
Do your children understand the language you use with them but rarely speak it back to you? It can seem like a never-ending task to help them actively use the minority language. Yet speaking in the minority language is like any other skill – it requires lots of practice to do it well. And parents […]
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, you’re not alone. I’ve found that parenting, like many things in life, is about finding […]
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 to a strong start in your parenting journey. What’s more, they’ll give you the tools […]
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 parents choose bilingual education? Bilingual education has so many powerful benefits for children as they […]
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 COVID-19, your family may have lost sight of why bilingualism is important to you. So […]
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 your second language. When I worked as a Spanish immersion teacher, I used Spanish all […]
