How to use “monolingual toys” to motivate bilingual children
“How do I introduce another language for my toddler?” “How can I motivate my little one to speak my language?” “How to have fun when practicing the kids’ minority language?” These are questions I often get in the queries sent to our team of Family Language Coaches....![8 tips to boost your family’s multilingual journey [guest post]](https://i1.wp.com/multilingualparenting.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/8-tips-to-boost-your-familys-multilingual-journey.jpg?resize=1000%2C506&ssl=1)
8 tips to boost your family’s multilingual journey [guest post]
Today I am delighted to introduce you to our new Family Language Coach, Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett, a.k.a, Miss Panda Chinese. Amanda is a successful language instructor with over 15 years’ teaching experience in Taiwan, the U.S., Morocco, Canada, and Ecuador. She now...
How to be successful at raising bilingual kids
This is the time of year when we are all encouraged to make resolutions to improve different aspects of our lives. As parents of bilingual kids we are no exception to the expectation of making promises to change our behaviour to ensure that our children grow up to be...
40 ways to motivate bilingual children to speak the minority language
Babies and toddlers During the early years of your child’s “talking career” you may be holding a monologue for much of the time, but this is when you set the foundation for the language and there is a lot you can do to encourage your little one to start talking. Make...
5 thoughts about consistency when using OPOL (one parent, one language)
“We are doing OPOL and I find it impossible to stay consistent in my language use – is my child’s bilingualism doomed?” – this question (or perhaps a less dramatic version of it) often pops up in forums for parents raising bilingual kids. Among the replies you will...Newsletter
