You already know something isn't working.
You speak to your child in the minority language every day. You find the books, plan the routines, push through the exhaustion. You've read the success stories about OPOL. You've tried it.
And yet.
Your child still defaults to the majority language the moment things get hard. Your partner is supportive in theory but you're still the one carrying everything. You lie awake wondering if you're doing enough as the only one in the house who speaks the language fluently.
Here's what that gap looks like in practice:
👉 You agreed on OPOL. But at the end of a long day, your partner defaults to the majority language. Every time. No one addresses it.
👉 Your partner wants to help but doesn't speak the minority language. They feel useless and disengage. The whole weight falls on you.
👉 You had the bilingual parenting 'conversation' when you were pregnant . You thought you were on the same page. But when it comes to the day-to-day, you're clearly not.
👉 You're the one researching, booking resources, tracking progress. Your partner is a bystander, a supportive one, but you don't feel like it's an equitable partnership.
The real problem isn't the language. It's the gap between you and your partner.
You can't pass on an entire language by yourself. Bilingualism is a WHOLE family project. And right now, only half your family is on the team.
The longer this continues, the harder it gets. Language windows narrow. Habits calcify. What feels like 'we'll figure it out' becomes we always speak English as a family.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE WORKSHOP?
Step-by-step. No fluff. Built for parents who are short on time and need something that works.
COMPLETE VIDEO WORKSHOP
A 35+ PAGE WORKBOOK
AUDIO-ONLY VERSION
The workbook covers four sections: (1) Conversation Starters — six guided prompts to open the conversations most couples avoid, including how to talk about mental load and outside pressure; (2) Mental Load Audit — a structured exercise to list, categorize, and divide every bilingual parenting task between you; (3) Ideas for the Non-Target-Language Parent — 15+ specific ways to actively support bilingual development without speaking the minority language; (4) Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Planners to track exposure and maintain momentum after the workshop.
For the parent who commutes, cooks, or needs their partner to listen on a walk. Because life with small children does not pause for workshops.
✔️ A clear answer to whether you're actually on the same page
✔️ Specific roles for each parent, including practical contributions for the parent who doesn't speak the minority language
✔️ The exact conversations you need to have and how to have them without it turning into a fight
✔️ A strategy for when your partner defaults to the majority language, including how to raise it and what to say
✔️ A shared plan you've both agreed to
✔️ Talking points for extended family so you're not defending your choices every holiday
By the end of Partner Workshop, you'll have:
You find yourself reverting to the community language, even if you agreed to only speak another language...
This workshop is perfect for you if...
You still disagree on what language(s) to speak at home or how often to speak them
You want to get aligned before you develop bad habits that are hard to break
You worry your child won't speak one of their languages because you and your partner don't speak it together
You and your partner speak different native languages and/or speak different languages to your child
One parent doesn't speak the home language fluently and wants practical tools to contribute where they can
After years in research and working with hundreds of dual-language families, I’ve found that one of the biggest challenges families face when only one parent speaks the language is uneven involvement between parents. When one feels responsible for “keeping up the language” and "passing on their culture" while the other speaks the language that has tons of outside support and isn’t sure how to help their partner. And because we know that an estimated one in three families where only one parent speaks the target language don’t end up with a child who can actively use it after age five, getting both parents on the same page early on is critical for the long-term success of a bilingual home.
I've poured my expertise into creating the Partner Workshop to help couples find a shared approach, balance responsibilities, and reduce the mental load that comes with raising a bilingual child Because when you're on same page and working together, your child has the biggest chance of bilingual success.
Hey there — I'm Kat! Linguist, M.A. and your bilingual language development specialist
It’s fully practical! You’ll receive a workbook, discussion prompts, and step-by-step exercises to complete at your own pace.
Will we get practical tools or just theory?
Absolutely. It’s made for mixed-language couples whether they speak zero of the language, a ton of the language , or anywhere in between.
My partner speaks a bit of the target language—will this still help us?
Yes — it helps refine how you share tasks, communicate about goals, and make your plan more sustainable as a team.
Is this workshop relevant if we already have a language plan?
Ideally, yes. This workshop is designed for couples to reflect and plan together. I want you having guided conversations about things that you might have thought of yet! But you can complete it separately and compare answers later or complete it on your own and bring the information to your partner.
Do both parents need to complete it together?
You can complete the full workshop in about 90 minutes, or break it into shorter sessions because it’s entirely self-paced. It's straight to the point so you can complete it during baby's nap or after kids have gone to bed... and then get back to other priorities!
How much time will we need to commit?
Make Bilingual Parenting a Team Effort
START TODAY, TOGETHER
The families who succeed are not the ones who tried harder.
They're the ones who got aligned earlier.
In 90 minutes, you and your partner can have the conversations you've been putting off. You'll leave with a shared plan, clear roles, and the tools to make it stick.
That window your child has right now? This is how you use it.
75-minute video workshop + 35-page guided workbook + audio version = $25
