BASICS OF RAISING A BILINGUAL CHILD
If you’re new here, you may not know where to start raising a bilingual child. Many good questions have been answered through our “Ask An Expert” Posts. Even more “How to” advice, reassurances on common concerns and tips can be found in the posts below.
Spanish Not Your Native Language? You Can Still Raise Bilingual Kids!
3 (Overlooked) Ways of Exposing Kids To The Minority Language
5 Ways To Boost The Minority Language Outside The Home
OPOL Week: An In-Depth Look At Most Popular Method of Raising Bilingual Kids
Top 10 Books For Parents Raising Bilingual Children
RESEARCH, EXPERT INFORMATION AND STUDIES ON BILINGUALISM
Plenty of expert information has been made available through our “Ask An Expert” Series. Below are some more posts on studies and research done on bilingualism.
Yes, it is a Great Idea to Raise them Bilingual!
3 Common Myths of Bilingualism Debunked by a Speech Therapist
Bilingual Brains Are More Flexible. I’ve Got My Own Proof
4 Reasons Why Every Child in the United States Should Speak Spanish
Do Bilinguals Have Equal and Perfect Knowledge of Both Their Languages?
What Two Recent Studies Reveal About Latina Moms: We Love Our Culture
Even More Reasons to Raise Bilingual Kids: The Latest Studies
Speaking in Tongues: A Must See Documentary Film
LEARNING THROUGH FOOD
There’s no denying it, we Latinos love to eat and it’s impossible to teach our niños about culture if we don’t talk about food! ¡Qué rico! Check out our Culture of Food Posts.
LEARNING THROUGH TRAVEL
Traveling to a Spanish-speaking country offers not only countless opportunities for language learning, but it’s also the best way to connect with our culture, families and traditions. Come along for the ride by checking out our Cultural Travel Posts.
LEARNING THROUGH PLAY
Tap into your child’s creativity by teaching language through the games, art, crafts, and music you’ll discover in the posts below!
Starting a Spanish Language Storytime
10 Playful & Meaningful Activities to Teach Children Spanish
The Power of Music and Culture – Or, Your Parents Are Right
Traditional Songs + Finger Plays for Your Bilingual Baby
Using Music to Learn About Heritage
Jose Luis Orozco::Preserving our Hispanic Heritage through Music + Songs
Our Trilingual Adventures with Little Pim: Progress Report 2
Moona Luna´s Music Video PREMIERE: Todas Las Comidas/All The Foods
All posts about: HOMESCHOOLING
LEARNING THROUGH CELEBRATION
Here is a selection of our holiday posts – celebrating all year with Latin American sabor!
Valentine´s Day Cards in Spanish for Your Niños!
So Many Ways to Say: Happy Birthday!
Day of the Dead Arts, Crafts, Recipes, History and Stories
Cultures Intertwined: Halloween vs. Día de los Muertos
Introducing Your Bilingual Children to New Cultural Traditions
Take advantage of Hispanic Heritage Month
Quinceañera: A Latina Girl´s Dream
So Many Reasons to be Thankful!
Your Bicultural Holiday Traditions
Sometimes Showing Is Better Than Telling…
Video of the Week + More: !Viva Cinco de Mayo!
Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you enjoy your pavo, guajolote, or chompipe!
CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS ON BILINGUALISM
What do bilingual celebrities have to say about raising children? Check out these exclusive interviews.
Antonio Banderas Tells Us Why Language Connects Our Children to Culture {Video}
Alina Rosario-Los Niños en su Casa + Her Bilingual Family
Wilmer Valderrama Tells Us About His Bilingual Upbringing {Video Interview}
Jorge Ramos On Raising Bilingual Children
Pat Mora: El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros
Jeannette Kaplun and her Bi-cultural Family
How Dora the Explorer was Born
DEL CORAZÓN
A selection of posts about bilingual, bicultural life that will touch your heart.
Abuelas as the Unsung Heroines in Cultural and Language Retention
Mexico: Siempre Mi Casa, Siempre Tu Casa
Reinforcing Our Cultural Heritage
Your Story: Raising a Bicultural Family in Mexico [Part I]
In Just One Generation, So Much Can Change
How Can it be Illegal to Teach Our Children Latino History?
Full Language Immersion Abroad
Mi Abuelita: Who was your Tita?
Our Story: How We Grew Up Bilingual
¡QUÉ DIVERTIDO!
That’s right – being bilingual is fun and funny at times. These posts strike an upbeat tone. If you’re in need of a smile, check them out.
I Used to Dance.¿Qué Pasó?
Bilingual Musings: When In Doubt, Make It Up!
A Glimpse into a Bilingual Playdate
The New Anglo-Latino Household, or Colombia 90210
10 Things I Didn´t Expect When I Started Speaking Spanish to my Baby
RANDOM GOOD READS
These posts were a little difficult to categorize, but we’ll know you’ll enjoy them.
How Do You Define Being Bilingual?
Why Does Spanglish Get Such a Bad Rap?
You Say Aguacate, I Say Palta – Which Is It?
5 Ways To Strengthen An Adopted Child’s Heritage and Identity
