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Tag: raising bilingual kids

  • OPOL or ML@H: What’s the Difference – and What Works Best for You?

    OPOL or ML@H: What’s the Difference – and What Works Best for You?

    ML@H and OPOL sound great in theory – but real life is rarely that simple. This article explores the two popular bilingual parenting strategies and explains why rigid models often don’t reflect real family life. It encourages parents to focus on meaningful exposure, confidence and connection rather than perfection, offering guidance for choosing what works…

  • What Happens If You Don’t Speak Your Language with Your Child?

    What Happens If You Don’t Speak Your Language with Your Child?

    Bilingual parenting doesn’t have to be perfect, but it does need to be present. If you’ve been slipping into using only the language of your surroundings, you’re not alone. This honest post explores what really happens when we stop using our native language – and how to gently, playfully find our way back.

  • 5 Everyday Habits that Quietly Undermine your Child’s Multilingual Language Development

    5 Everyday Habits that Quietly Undermine your Child’s Multilingual Language Development

    Raising a multilingual toddler? Here are five everyday habits that might be quietly slowing their language development – plus simple tweaks that fit real family life. No pressure, just practical tips from someone who gets it!