New Year Goals For Parents Raising Bilingual Children

January 03, 2019

A new year brings with it new opportunities to define resolutions or goals.  As a mom, it is important to me that my goals also include my child and family.  As a Latina mom raising a bilingual, multicultural child, it is important to me that I continue on my bilingual journey, having goals, but not stressing out about specifics.  You want your bilingual journey as a family to be natural and as stress free as possible.  Here are my goals for the new year that you, as a bilingual or multicultural parent, may relate to or may inspire you:

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2018 Best Bilingual Toys To Teach Your Child Spanish

November 28, 2018

Raising a bilingual child is not an easy task and as a parent, you have to use every opportunity you can to expose them to the language.  Research shows that there are many benefits to raising bilingual children, including making them smarter and offering the opportunity to earn more income as adults.  Exposing them to the language is key, whether it's reading to them, speaking to them, having them watch programs in another language, music, and yes play. In my case, I teach my daughter Spanish and I try to make teaching fun, after all, she is my biggest critic!  Here's my list for...

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7 Spanish Words & Activities to Teach Your Child This Thanksgiving

November 15, 2018

Thanksgiving is around the corner and as a mom, you may be already stressing out about the holiday, because doesn’t that also mean Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas?!!  Who has time to teach kids Spanish and do activities with their kids?  I know, life is hectic, but I have 7 Spanish words that will teach your child about the essence of Thanksgiving with simple activities that will help them understand each meaning.  Not a lot of time but a big return.

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