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You ask your child to answer you in your native language, French. They answer in English. You try again, this time in your most encouraging voice. They shrug, look at you blankly, and carry on with their day as though you hadn’t said anything at all. If this sounds like a familiar DITL, you’re not […]

Passive bilingualism, the school shift, and what you can actually do about it You spent years speaking your language at home in an effort to raise a bilingual child. Your child nodded along, said their first words in babbles that resembled your language, laughed at the right moments, followed every instruction (more or less). They […]

As it turns out, having a child who understands two language but speaks only one is incredibly common. Find out why.

Discover how to maintain your child’s home language after they start English [community language] school.

Discover the key differences between OPOL and mL@H and learn how to choose the best bilingual parenting strategy for your family.

Are heritage language schools really worth sacrificing your Saturday? This blog lays out the pros and cons so you can decide for your family.

Want to raise bilingual kids? Don’t let these common myths or misconceptions hold you back from pursuing bilingualism.

Dreaming of raising a bilingual or multilingual child who navigates languages with ease? A family language plan helps you do that with intent.