Culturally Speaking

5 Short English Books I Translate Into My Native Language When Reading to My Toddler

Raising a bilingual child doesn’t require a home library full of books in your native language. One very effective strategy for bilingual families is translating English books out loud while reading. This simple habit allows your child to hear your language daily, even when most available books are in English. If you’re a parent raising

The Gift of Bilingualism: A Bridge Between Worlds

Bilingualism is one of the greatest gifts we can offer our children. It opens doors that go far beyond language: doors to connection, culture, identity, and belonging. When our children learn to move naturally between two languages, they also learn to move gracefully between worlds. For many families living abroad, raising bilingual kids means more

Raising Bilingual Kids: 5 Proven Methods (and What I’ve Learned as a Mom)

Raising bilingual kids is a journey filled with excitement, challenges, and plenty of learning along the way. When I became a mom, I knew I wanted my child to grow up speaking (at least) Portuguese (my native language) and English (the community language in the US). What I didn’t realize right away was that there