Tag: language acquisition

  • Why Your “Silly Voice” is Serious Science: Reassurance for Bilingual Parents

    Why Your “Silly Voice” is Serious Science: Reassurance for Bilingual Parents

    You know that slightly ridiculous “baby talk” voice you use with your child? That’s not actually silly; it’s serious science. That’s how language and communication starts. This post explains how your everyday talk is shaping your child’s brain, one sing-song phrase at a time.

  • “Mama, speak German!” – When Your Child Pushes Away Your Language

    “Mama, speak German!” – When Your Child Pushes Away Your Language

    Raising a multilingual child in an international family comes with tender surprises. When your toddler suddenly switches to the community language, it can feel like a loss. This reflection on bilingual parenting offers gentle insight into why it happens and how to stay connected to your home language with confidence.

  • 5 Reasons why I love seeing my daughter learn to speak two languages

    5 Reasons why I love seeing my daughter learn to speak two languages

    Watching my toddler learn two languages is both heartwarming and nerdily fascinating. As a bilingual parenting coach (and language enthusiast), I see every “banana ist fertig” as a sign of growth. This post shares five reasons why I’m loving the bilingual journey with my daughter – and how it’s secretly turning all of us into…