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Raising a Child Bilingually
Asked by H.P. from Boston
on November 4, 2008
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I am a native English speaker and so is my husband. I, however, am proficient in speaking Spanish and understand the importance of knowing more than one language. I wo...
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- Hi H., we are raising our kids English/German (they are almost 3 years old and 8 months old). We have many friends that are bi- and trilingual. We have read 4 books...
- Do it! I have three kids, all being raised bilingually and everything is fine. I honestly didn't do much research on this - just went with my gut instinct, and we'...
- My suggestion is to speak only Spanish to your child. They will pick up the English from others, from TV, from playgroup, etc. You will also find that as hard as you t...
18 Yr. Old Living at Home, Still in Highschool - Need URGENT HELP!
Asked by T.F. from Orlando
on August 16, 2009
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Our 18 yr. old is just starting 12th grade. He is internationally adopted and has serious language difficulties, thus he is behind in school. We have several issues ...
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- T., so sorry you are going through all this. I agree with the other responses that all privileges need to go until he complies with the house rules. Is he interested i...
- ok so i know you said you did not want to throw him out but girl, DO IT!!! he sees it like "well they won't do anything so i can keep doing what i want!!!"he needs to ...
- He is 18 and living in the ways of the world. This destructive path he has chosen will sooner or later reveal the consequences of his actions. I understand that he i...
Recommendations on Toys to Teach Spanish Vocabulary?
Asked by T.H. from Duluth
on April 13, 2009
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I have a 3 1/2 yr old who is very into Dora the Explorer. I'd like to get the most out of this by encouraging learning about the world, globes, maps, countries, cultu...
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- We have the leapfrog letter factory and farm magnets on the fridge that both switch from spanish to english, my daughter knows the songs in both languages. I have a ...
- My son has a farm toy by Chicco that has numbers 1-10 and animals and colors in english and spanish. Keep in mind that not all the words will be correct when you are ...
- Check out Usborne Books and More for some great Spanish learning resources - flash cards, beautifully illustrated books and more - all geared toward kids! http://www....
BIG Problem with Husband's Language
Asked by S.D. from Fort Collins
on March 4, 2008
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My husband is a flex security officer. His crazy ever-changing shifts cause many problems in our relationship. Having to reschedule appts. after they've told us he'l...
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- Counseling sounds like a great idea. You might also consider having him evaluated for depression. Antidepressants can help a lot with situations like this!
- Simply ask your husband how he will feel 18 years down the road when your daughters partner is treating her the same way he is treating you now. Girls learn from thei...
- My husband has recently resolved (so to say) some of the same issues. Our troubles revolve more around money, however and his transition to the SAHD. My advice would...
Baby Sign Language (No Hearing Issues, Just Language Capability Booster)
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on August 19, 2008
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Does anyone out there have experience with baby sign language for healthy babies? I've heard of it and I know there are tons of videos on You Tube and other sites that...
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- We did it and it's awesome. My husband always says he doesn't know what we would do if we didn't have it, it really helps them show you what they need and eliminates ...
- Hello M., I do baby sign language with my 15 month old daughter who also does not have any hearing issues and such. Although she is starting to talk a lot, it still ...
- Hi! I have taken a baby sign language class with both my children and then used two videos as reinforcements and extensions to their class learnings: Baby Einstein "...
Raising a Trilingual 16 Month Old
Asked by M.Z. from Chicago
on August 5, 2009
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Hello everybody
I need some advice of how to raise my 16 month old little boy. We came to Chicago 4 years ago and I am from Mexico. My husband is from Israel and we a...
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- Congratulations on your decision to teach your son other languages! Many people in your situation would just give up and speak mostly in one, giving the kids only part...
- Both of my sons are bilingual, Spanish and English. My husband only speaks Spanish to the boys and my 6 year old didn't speak anything for a long time, and then it se...
- I am also Mexican who grew up bilingually and have a Turkish husband. My son is now 20 months and has about a 6 word vocabulary all in Turkish except "mami". He was bo...
Dual Language Program
Asked by S.P. from Dallas
on May 30, 2009
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I am considering enrolling my five year old son in a dual language program in our school district. The program is in its second year.
My major concen is that my son ...
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- I just wanted to let you know that the dual langaguae is approach is fantastic. Is the school district Kennedale? One of my very good friends is the English side of ...
- I would love for my kids to have this opportunity! PISD does not offer it...yet. I've done extensive research on the subject and found nothing but positive outcomes....
- Three of my cousins went through one and all of these cousins are gifted and talented. I think the dual language program actually helped them to develop their gifted-...
Is Starting 3Rd Grade Too Late to Start Attending a German School?
Asked by C.B. from Honolulu
on April 17, 2009
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Does anyone have any experience with introducing their child(ren) into the German school system starting at 3rd grade (8 years old) or older? A little German has been ...
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- I moved to Spain when my daughters were 7 & 8 years old and they totally adapted. In a few months they were speaking not only Spanish fluently but also Catalan, which...
- I believe children are amazingly adept. If your little guy is as adept academically as you say, and you already speak some German in the home, I say go for it. You kno...
- Wheeee! So much FUN! So...this is going to be in 2.5 parts. 1) I have no personal experience with the german school system. My brother however, lived in Stuttgar...
Am I Stupid?
Asked by L.N. from Washington DC
on September 20, 2007
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My 3 year old girls go to a very reputable preschool. My twins are very different. One is very articulate, very smart, very into learning and expressing that knowledge...
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- Kids pick up a lot from the other kids they are around...teenagers...T.V. My three year old has picked up a lot of habits from her daycare that I work at. I really d...
- L., I agree with Katie D. I think it is very possible that it was a classmate and not the teacher that said that to you daughter. Some kids have older sibblings and...
- My 3 yo picked that word up from one of her classmates. We just told her that it wasn't a nice word. I agree with the other mom about the personalizing it. My daught...
Any Experience with the Following Schools
Asked by L. from Miami
on January 12, 2008
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I would like to find out if anyone has any expierence sending there child to either Dade Christian Private School or American Heritage Private School. I am looking for...
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- Hi L., My experience with both schools have been from former students. If I had to select between the two I would go with American Heritage. I would also check wi...
- Hello L. , I know how difficult it is to chosse the right school for our children . I have two boys a 6 1/2 year old & 2 year old . My older boy attends Mater Acade...
- Hi L., A private school might not necessarily have the resources to help your child with a language delay. I understand your trepidation regarding MCDPS with its r...
