Raising a bilingual child takes a team effort
And that team effort needs to go far beyond deciding that each parent speaks their language.
Maybe you’ve been carrying most of the load, trying to find books, plan routines, and switch between languages after a long workweek — while your partner isn’t sure how to help (or worries about doing it “wrong”).
Have you been putting off that bilingual parenting talk with your partner because you assume you're working towards the same goal?
Maybe your partner is so supportive on paper but doesn't totally understand the difficulties of being the only bilingual at home.
Or perhaps your partner promised they would speak their native language with your child but they never seem to actually speak it with them.
It’s time for a shift and this workshop will guide you through it, step by step, so you can finally get on the same page and move forward together.
You're exactly who I created the Partner Workshop for
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE WORKSHOP?
75-minutes of comprehensive guidance broken down to guide you and your partner step-by-step through the process of aligning your bilingual parenting. You'll learn the importance of being on the same page, assigning roles, how to support each other, and uncover where your different approaches may be a weakness (and how to turn them into strengths).
COMPLETE VIDEO WORKSHOP
A 35+ PAGE WORKBOOK
AUDIO-ONLY VERSION
Everything you need to succeed, like conversation prompts, pre-and post workshop reflection sheets, recommended products, extended Q&A section, a trouble-shooting guide, talking points for sharing your plan with others, and quick reference tools—keeping you supported before, during, and after the workshop!
Because life with little kids is busy, you'll also get an audio-only version of the workshop so you and your partner can listen together, separately, on the go, cooking dinner, driving to work, taking a walk... basically doing anything anywhere!
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 feel confident and strengthen your partnership to work towards your shared goal of bilingualism
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
✔️ How to know if you're actually on the same page
✔️ Conversations you need to have to be successful longterm
✔️ How to avoid the most common downfalls of OPOL
✔️ Ways a non-bilingual parent can support the target language on a daily basis
✔️ How to split some of the labour of raising a bilingual child
✔️ Ways to model positive attitudes towards both languages and cultures
✔️ How to balance responsibilities so one parent isn't carrying the full mental load
What you'll learn inside the Partner Workshop:
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
Getting on the same page is about finding your rhythm as a family. You can share the load, support each other, and create a bilingual home that feels balanced and connected. Even small shifts, in mindset, in understanding, in finding a practical way a monolingual partner can support — can make a lasting difference for your child's bilingualism.
