Dec 5, 2017 | Bilingual Parenting Resources, Multilingual Kids, Raising Multicultural Kids
This year I’ve been obsessing over beautifully illustrated collective books that offer a glimpse into languages and cultures around the world. While we can’t always jet set to another country, we can broaden our horizons by opening up a book. Check out...
Dec 4, 2017 | Bilingual Parenting, Bilingual Parenting Resources, Learning Spanish, Raising Multicultural Kids
If you haven’t hopped on the subscription box craze, this would be the best time to get a subscription for your family or gift a subscription or single box to your favorite little language learner. While I’m always scouring for language books, I do...
Dec 13, 2016 | Bilingual Parenting Resources, Raising Multicultural Kids, Team Gus
1. Uncle Goose Blocks It goes without saying that Uncle Goose blocks are one of the best gifts out there for bilingual babies. I’ve purchased these for friends in French and Hebrew. These are now also available in Braille & Sign Language. (I would suggest...
Nov 8, 2016 | Bilingual Parenting Resources, Learning English, Learning Italian, Learning Spanish, Raising Multicultural Kids
Having been raised monolingual, I know what it is like to learn a second language as an adult. It was a lot harder than I thought it would be, and although I am quite fluent, I don’t consider myself perfectly bilingual. Teaching English to children for many years, I...
Mar 17, 2016 | Bilingual Parenting, Bilingual Parenting Resources, Learning Spanish, Raising Multicultural Kids
Q: Can you tell us a little about your journey to multilingualism and how that has shaped your view of the world? I have been passionate about languages since I was a kid. I got a degree in Modern Languages at university and now I am part of a bilingual-bicultural...
Jan 27, 2016 | Bilingual Parenting, Language Learning Tip, Learning Polish, Raising Multicultural Kids
I am a mom who works full time, so time, especially with my son, is precious. Almost every minute spent away from my family and work is spent doing or thinking about things that are necessary for our household so that I can focus solely on quality time with my son...