How to Raise a Bilingual child

On episode 36 of the My American Meltingpot podcast, we’re talking all about what it takes to raise our children to be bilingual. What’s the best approach to take? When is the right time to start? Do parents have to be bilingual in order to raise children who speak more than one language? What are the challenges and benefits involved? To help answer these questions and more, Manuel Malia joins me on the show. 

Manuel is a Spanish Lecturer at Princeton University and has over 20 years of experience teaching in colleges, high schools and elementary schools. A native of Spain, he is also pursuing his doctorate in Spanish linguistics with a focus on second-language acquisition at Temple University. The father of three bilingual children, Manuel is also my husband. In addition to Manuel, I’ve asked three different moms to share their unique experiences raising their children with more than one language. So, during the show, you’ll also get to hear how different people approach this bilingual journey, in French, Chinese and Spanish. 

This is a really inspirational and informative episode and I hope people listen and get encouraged to bring a second language into their home.

Episode 36 of the podcast is sponsored by Booklandiabox.com.  Booklandia is a monthly subscription service that delivers Spanish and bilingual children’s books to your door. Find them on social media @Booklandiabox and online at Booklandiabox.com. Be sure to listen to the episode to hear how you can get a special discount when you order from Booklandia.

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