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Time to Come Together/ Happy Holidays

by: Jessie Mundo Time to Come Together/ Happy Holidays Language and cultures have always brought people together, and this holiday season should not be the exception. Whether they are family, friends or strangers the different traits they all have is what makes coming together for the holidays a memorable adventure.…

Embracing Dyslexia

by: Jessie Mundo Embracing Dyslexia Your child might have dyslexia, but there’s no reason why dyslexia should have your child. Dyslexia is a learning disorder which, according to studies done by the University of Michigan, affects 70%-80% of people with reading difficulties. Although it might be thought best to focus…

How to stay Bilingual: A Crash Course in Language Retention

by: Gelsey Brio How to stay Bilingual: A Crash Course in Language Retention After your child learns a second language, using Smart Coos or otherwise, parents are faced with a new challenge: How do you get your child to retain the language they have learned? It can be difficult to…

How to get Two Masters Degrees and still be there for Your Kids: 5 Tips for Busy Moms

by: Gelsey Brizo While working fulltime and also being a full-time parent, it can be hard to balance work and your family life, let alone anything else. I don’t have any kids yet, but I still have my hands full with being a full-time student and working part-time. I can’t…

How the United States is Losing the Race in Foreign Language Learning

by: Gelsey Brizo How the United States is Losing the Race in Foreign Language Learning http://www.jenningswire.com Knowing more than one language increases problem solving skills, adaptability, comprehension skills and has many other cognitive advantages. In addition, knowing more than one language has become increasingly valuable in the job market…

Does learning a second language negatively impact the learning of your native language?

by: Gelsey Brizo When I was in high school, my AP English teacher really disliked it when her students spoke Spanish, or any language aside from English, in her class. Being bilingual, this bothered me a bit and so one day I decided to ask her why. She told me…

“GRAMMY’S” FUN IN THE KITCHEN

by: Smart Coos Teri Gault, the CEO of The Grocery Game, is a mom of two and as she playfully calls herself a “grammy”. She enjoys making fun and healthy meals with her granddaughter. Teri says, "There's no convincing kids to try something new or something they don't think they'll…

Suggestions for Your Reluctant Reader

by: Samuel Lefalher White Reading isn’t always fun when you’re a kid. Most reading materials that American children receive before they reach high school age fall into the category of required school reading. Textbooks, summer book reports, introductory research articles, etc. On the one hand, there’s nothing inherently wrong with this;…

Explore Laguna Beach

by: Jessie L. Mundo Explore Laguna Beach Are you planning a family vacation? Laguna Beach, CA is the perfect place to visit with beaches, a nice town and everything you will need within walking distance. And, even in the Fall your family will find amazing outdoor weather to explore town…

Marianna Du Bosq: Bilingual Avenue

by: Smart Coos Editorial Staff [caption id="attachment_1529" align="alignleft" width="300"] Marianna, her husband and daughter in Sevilla, Spain[/caption] Marianna Du Bosq was born in Caracas, Venezuela where she spent the majority of her childhood as a monolingual speaking only Spanish. Until one day, right before her thirteenth birthday, her family…

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