Adaptation to context, NOT deficiencies: How to better support migrant parents
Parenting is arguably complex and multi-dimensional as it occurs both in the parent-child relationship but also in wider society.
Parenting is arguably complex and multi-dimensional as it occurs both in the parent-child relationship but also in wider society.
Parents of heritage language speaking children are usually concerned about the children’s double language load
Parenting is undoubtedly demanding and finding appropriate supports when multilingual parents need them can be difficult.
How can you as a parent make sure that your child understands how important language and culture is to your family?
It is important for teachers to remember that each name, irrespective of origin, pronunciation or meaning, is a significant marker of the child's identity.
It is no secret that books are an excellent language-learning resource for all ages. They take us away into a new world different from our own reality.
Toddlers require social interaction, smiling, chatting etc. things that can only be provided by humans.
Toddlers require social interaction, smiling, chatting etc. things that can only be provided by humans. During this early stage, the best language resource is a responsive adult who takes care of the child’s communicative needs.
In families where both parents speak the same language, and that is different from the language of the society or the dominant language, parents might naturally use their language when speaking to each other and to their children.
Toddlers and babies require social interaction, smiling, chatting etc. things that can only be provided by humans. During this early stage, the best language resource is a responsive adult who takes care of the child’s communicative needs.