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Needs Advice from Bilingual Parents / Speech Therapists
I spoke to my children in Chinese most of the time. I speak English to them when I read books to them or some words..."
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- As a speech therapist, I would suggest to continue to work on both languages. There is never a better time to teach a person another language than at a young age. The...
- I know some Spanish and speak to both my children in Spanish a little. When my oldest was about 14 months, I started taking her to stay with a Mexican family while ...
- My mom and grandparents only spoke Hungarian in the home until I was 5. My dad spoke English and a few words of Hungarian, so a very similar situation to your kids cur...
English Mastiff Dogs
Read all 12 responses: "My husband is wanting to purchase an English Mastiff for our family dog. I have heard these dogs druel and slobber alot.
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- I am a veterinarian and I can tell you first hand that English Mastiffs are wonderful family dogs. They are great with kids and are just gentle giants, but they are g...
- My sister-in-law got an American Mastiff (I know it's a slightly different breed, but still huge) and she's been some trouble. I don't know about the drooling, but sh...
- My SIL has one. It's only 3 yrs old & it's HUGE & DRUELS!!! It was a wonderful dog until their older dog died & now this one has taken control of the house & I can no ...
Exposing Young Children to Spanish
One parent will speak only spanish and the other only English, even if both know ... He speaks to her in spanish and I speak mostly English to our daughter, ...
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- From experience the only successful way I've found is full immersion in the language and culture. My first born was in school in Mexico from KG to the 6th grade. She...
- Good for you! Now's the time and no amount of exposure is "too much". Children who learn two languages simultaneously are better equipped to learn both. The "rules" an...
- Great for you and your daughter! I am lucky in that my husband is a native speaker of Spanish. He speaks to her in spanish and I speak mostly English to our daughter, ...
English Mastiffs
Read all 16 responses: "We are highly considering this breed as our family pet. Do you have any experiences with them? If so, I'd love to hear! Thank you!"
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- We own a mastiff. Before we got her, we fell in love with one that we were sitting for. We had tried several other types of dogs. Nanny is very gentle. My baby wasn'...
- We have and English Mastiff named Luther. He is 6 years old and we love him! He is so gentle and protective of our children. He loves everyone and is truly a gentle...
- Hi A., I don't have experience with this breed, but I have a lifetime of experience (I'm 53) with dogs. I would like to strongly encourage you to check your local she...
Looking for an English Speaking Live Out Nanny or a Nanny Agency for Newborn Car
Read all 6 responses: "Please let me know if you are aware of an available English speaking nanny to help us take care of our newborn son.
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- Hi, I would call Paula Schwartz at Domestically Yours (an agency)....she is awesome and can bring potential candidates to you for interviewing. Ask her is Angeles is ...
- There a local nanny agency called Domestically Yours. Paula Schwartz, President Domestically Yours, Inc. P.O. Box 835415 Richardson, TX 75083 ###-###-#### htt...
- I have a perfect girl who has recently become unemployed. She used to work for me at a preschool in Frisco and has been a nanny since. She is wonderful and you will f...
Language and Culture
All I know is my son perfers English, but I know it is useful to know 2 language . I don't want my son to be stubborn like me. I literally learned how to ...
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- I don't know how old your son is, but I do know there are some Spanish/English preschools and Rigler Elementary is Spanish immerson. Good Luck!
- Hola S., We are trying to raise our 3 yr old kid bilingual. I talk to him ONLY Spanish since that is my first language and my husband talks to him only in English b...
- Hi there - we are raising our children bi-lingual, German/English. FYI - I only speak German with the children while my husband only speaks English with them. I thi...
Teaching My Infant Spanish
Has anyone come across a book that I can read to my infant that teaches him words in English and Spanish? I would actually like to learn myself as we go ...
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- Wow that is great KC, I am hispanic myself and learn thru my daughter everyday, she knows more Spanish than I. The majority of her toys are Bilingual,t here's alot of ...
- This is funny, I am trying to do the same right now with my 15 month old baby boy!! I bought a sturdy cardboard book at Half Price Bookstore. It has little "windows" i...
- One of the Disney Channel programs is called Handy Manny. It is about a handyman and his tools. Check it out, and if it is suitable, you can watch it together and re...
Looking for Spanish Speaking Classes / School in NW Suburbs
My first language was Spanish, coming from an immigrant family, and I had quite a difficult time in school with English when entering elementary school. ...
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- Starland in Deerfield offers a fantastic spanish class for 5 year olds. Call ###-###-####. The class is an hour long and meets once a week all semester and is perfec...
- you could also try instituto cervantes. they may have classes for children, but i believe they are only in downtown (Chicago). BTW, how old is your pediatrician? i'...
- Check with your church. You may get the info you need there. Your dr. must have lost his mind. Sure, English is the hardest language so the kids should have learned th...
Advice on Opening an English Themed Teashop
Read all 6 responses: "My name is C. I have recently moved here from England. I am considering opening an English themed teahouse serving eg fresh cream ...
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- C., I think it is a great idea...I studied abroad in England and tea time was a favorite of mine! There is a little restaurant in Pine Mountain, GA th...
- I think this is a great idea. We had something like that years ago, my mom and I went and we had little sandwiches, tea and fun pastries. Also, they had coats and gl...
- I would love, love that! I heard there is one in Warm Springs, you might want to check it out. My husband and I just recently stayed at a bed and breakfast in Montgo...
Anxiety in Preschool
Also, you may work with him on a few basic sentences in English (May I use the ... Secondly try and speak some english with him at home, i would not suggest ...
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- You can take him out and he can always start preschool next year. You can look for other ways to interact and socialize with other kids with out him being left at pres...
- Stick with it--it takes at least a month for them to acclimate. I have had my 3 year-old in day care/preschool for 2 years, and he just changed to a new one 3 weeks ag...
- I totally understand. He does need to socialize and it is hard to let them go. My son just started 3 yr. old preschool and is really bored. Your son needs to feel ...
