Mami of Multiples

Introduction to raising bilingual children

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Bilingual culture is a part of everyday society, including in the world of children. The proved benefits of children speaking dual languages have been reflected in schools and the media. From dual language immersion programs in elementary schools to television shows that portray bilingual children, such as Disney’s Spanish Handy Manny or Nickelodeon’s Chinese Ni Hao, Kai-Lan, teaching another language… View Post

At Home With The Kids Ideas

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This Winter season has been unusually cold and has caused many at home or snow days with the children. When you are parents of multiples, it can seem like a very long day that never ends–basically GroundHog Day on repeat. The first day seems wonderful–snuggling underneath the blankets and watching a favorite family movie. By the third day, you are… View Post

Review: Parents of Multiples & All Parents: Have Fun Raising Bilingual Children With Sing-A-Lingo

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Parents of multiples have unique challenges in the daily aspects of taking care of their children. From feeding two or more babies simultaneously to possible language delays that can occur in toddler multiples–everything is part of raising multiples. According to renowned author, pediatrician, and Yale graduate, Robert Needlman, M.D., F.A.A.P, one of the many benefits of raising bilingual children is,… View Post

Review: SpanglishBaby: The parenting guide to raising bilingual children

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Does your child love Dora The Explorer or her animal rescuer cousin, Diego? The characters of Dora and Diego are fun, animated, educational, and bilingual. Almost half (47%) of parents, or those planning a family say they have already, or are considering bringing up their children speaking a second language from under the age of seven, according to a poll… View Post

The twins and the 1st snowfall of Winter 2009

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The first snowfall for Winter 2009 is falling today in VA.  Even though its really cold, the twins ventured outside to see the snow.  They kept talking to each other in “twins talk” and touching the snow.  They liked it! See pictures of the twins and 1st snowfall here: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=40429&id=1071371194&l=ffadf0036f