Mommy's little helper.
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1 One Language or More?
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2 Do You Sign With Your Babe?
Speech
3 Do You Know Kid Lingo?
languages
4 ¿Sí o no? Should All American Kids Be Bilingual?
French
5 French Flash Cards Are Très Magnifique!
languages
6 Tell Mommy: When Did Your Child Start Chatting?
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7 Does Your Child Speak Another Language?
Growing up my parents always emphasized the importance of linguistic education. They knew that being bilingual was an asset growing up in a big city, but also thought that speaking another language would give me an advantage on college applications, and later, job applications. Well, here I am years later, and I have to say, while I'm thrilled I have the ability to speak another language, I have Read more
Parlez-vous francais? Hablas español? In an age where everything is global and an international phone call is as easy as using Skype, it makes sense that people are paying more attention to their language skills. In many countries, it is normal for children to speak a minimum of two languages. President Obama encourages Spanish as a second language and thinks it might be mandatory to keep up Read more
The onset of Summer means many things: road trips, picnics, barbecues, watermelon . . . and weddings. Rarely does a June or July pass by when I'm not at or in a wedding celebration. Since lots of wedding toasts are to be had this time of year, I thought I'd put your multicultural toasting skills to the test. Do you know how to say "Cheers!" in every language? There's only one way to find Read more
Recently, the topic of languages came up while out for pizza with a new friend. I was so impressed when she told me that she's well versed in four languages, and it got me thinking about what other languages I'd like to include in my repertoire. Besides English, I'm pretty solid in Spanish, but it would be so much fun to learn something new. Discovering different languages is a fantastic way to Read more
It's only natural for parents to pay attention to their children's developmental milestones and how he or she measures up to playmates. That being said, each child has his or her own pace and in most cases, they catch up or eventually, level out their Olympic speed. A recent study on language emergence has shown that 80 percent of children with language delays at age two will catch up by age Read more
I know more than 44 percent of you speak other languages besides English with your children, so why not add another? After reading educational experts suggest using flashcards to spruce up comprehensive and help children prepare for the upcoming school year, I was pleased to find this charming French flash card set ($14). The pack is perfect for practicing your Français and pretty enough that it Read more
When I had my first boyfriend, we used to say we were "going together." Sometimes my mom inquires about my friends and asks, "Are they still going together?" I blush at her choice of words. Take this test and see how well you know your current kiddie jargon. Source Take the Quiz Read more
Most baby stores now carry sign language merchandise from books to DVDs and flashcards to placemats. I only taught my lil one the sign for "more," but my friends have been more diligent in their efforts. Advocates say that children who sign are less likely to throw tantrums since they can communicate earlier. On the flip side, others argue that signing can delay speech development as tots learn Read more
In many bilingual families, parents make a conscience effort to teach their babes both languages. If one parent is proficient in one language and the other in another, it is normal for each one to talk to their tot solely in that tongue. I try to chat in Spanish with my babe, but I'm not as diligent as I'd like to be. Luckily, her nanny is teaching it to her every day. And, at this age, she is Read more
We ran our first installment of travel week a few months ago, and had so much fun we wanted to do it again! This week we'll bring you recipes from around the world, so be prepared for tasty dishes from awesome places. To get you prepared for our journey we thought it would be fun to learn how to toast in different languages. When traveling, knowing how to say "cheers" in the language of your Read more
