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Raising a bilingual child has many benefits, though it's not always that easy for parents.

Urban baby blog: My less than bilingual daughter

By Rachel Figueroa Levin

Everyone is raising their children to be bilingual these days. There are well studied benefits, and of course, it has the added benefit of being super trendy. … Read More

Raising your child bilingual can have its benefits but it can also be a challenge.

Challenges and tips for raising bilingual children

By Monica Olivera

As the conversation about bilingualism spreads throughout the country, more and more parents are looking for resources when it comes to raising their children … Read More

Apodos or nicknames in the Latino culture are often misunderstood by outsiders. (Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images)

SpanglishBaby: The importance of play in raising bilingual kids

By Ana L. Flores, SpanglishBaby.com

The benefits of teaching children two or more languages are immense and really the best gift you can give them. Research has proven that bilingual kids are … Read More

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SpanglishBaby: The quest to raise bilingual kids never ends

By Marika Lynch, SpanglishBaby

Mami, hoy es January? That’s my 5-year-old asking from the back seat. I’m thrilled — finally the kids are getting the hang of time — the … Read More

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SpanglishBaby: Why raising a bilingual child is always a work in progress

By Ana Flores, Spanglish Baby

My daughter has been attending her dual-immersion school in Spanish for almost three months now and I can honestly say she’s made a lot of progress. I think … Read More