We need your help!
We have a BIG goal... We want to add a new word to the dictionary and the word is Supemencanta! In the Fall of 2013 one of our students made up this word and today it has become one of…
A Surprising Way To Learn Spanish (Child And Adult)
Familias, In this episode of Bilingual Family TV, I share one of my favorite ways for children and adults to learn a second language together. Click Here to watch the episode Feliz Viernes! CON AMOR, Daniela
Here’s the tool I use to acknowledge children’s ideas
Familias, Learning to solve problems collaboratively is an incredible skill you can teach your child. The tool I will share with you today will not only help you teach your child this invaluable skill, but it will also strengthen your…
2 Spanish phrases to empower your child
Familias, Have you ever stopped to think about how little control children have in their lives... They can't choose where they want to live, what they eat, where they go to school, what they wear, etc. When we give children options…
Do you struggle with getting your child to speak Spanish?
Familias, Does your child understand everything you say in Spanish, but refuses to reply in Spanish? Many familias share your struggle Today I will share with you 4 tips to encourage your child to start speaking Spanish. Feliz Viernes! CON…
Do it now! Back to school tips
Familias, Enrollment forms, supplies, food allergies, lunches, homework, chores, textbooks, PTA, schedules, 1st day, bed times, early mornings, healthy breakfast, school projects, field trips..... Have I stressed you out yet? Let's add your commitment to raising bilingual children. You've decided this…
This one changed everything…
Familias, When I began teaching Spanish, I worried when children would only reply with 1-2 words. I wanted them to reply in full sentences. As I started researching, beyond teaching methods, and really understanding how language is acquired, I realized that…
Can babies start speaking as soon as they are born?
Familias, Nature is wise. It allows 1-2 yrs. for babies to simply absorb the language (the silent period). Because of the baby’s physiology, nobody expects them to talk when they're a week, two months, or even six months old. Babies have…
Do you want your child to be …?
Familias, We all want to help our children develop admirable qualities, but how? Could we possibly find the answer "within us"? In this video I will discuss the single mindset shift you must make to help your child develop those…
3 Simple Spanish Words to Use Every Day
I know you have hundreds of Spanish words floating in your head, but you are afraid of using them with your child. What if you use the wrong verb, conjugation or article?! I have 3 words you can use every…