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What Speech Therapists Want Parents of Bilingual Children to Know

“Du catchst mich, ok?” If your bilingual toddler’s sentences sound like a cheerful linguistic mash-up, you’re not alone. Speech therapists say this stage is completely normal. Here’s what professionals actually want parents of multilingual children to understand about mixing languages, development, and when to worry (and when not to).

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.

Helping your child grow up speaking two languages – when’s the best time to start?

Thinking about raising your child with two languages? The best time to start might be earlier than you think — and it’s easier than it sounds. Here’s why now is the perfect moment.

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…

Is one parent’s language use more important than the other’s in raising a bilingual child?

You might be surprised to learn that it’s not the language strategy that matters most when raising a bilingual child — it’s who speaks each language, and how often. A new study found that the primary caregiver’s language use has up to TWICE the impact on a child’s bilingual exposure compared to other caregivers! In…

What are the Benefits of Bilingualism for Babies and Children?

What’s so great about being bilingual anyway? Well… I’m so glad you asked! From sharper focus to better problem-solving, bilingualism has incredible benefits for your child’s brain—and it starts earlier than you might think. My own daughter is already mixing languages at 22 months with the funniest and most fascinating phrases, and she’s not alone!…