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Is Smart Coos a Language Learning Solution for Homeschooling Parents?

by: Gelsey Brizo Is Smart Coos a Language Learning Solution for Homeschooling Parents? The monolingual culture of the United States can really make things tough on parents who want to help their children learn a second language. This can be especially frustrating if your children are homeschooled and you are…

CRIAR NIÑOS POLÍGLOTAS: Entrevista con Esther Loiseau, madre de Mabou, niña de 8 años de edad que habla 9 idiomas (Parte I)

by: Mirta Desir Recientemente, me senté a hablar con Esther Loiseau, madre de Mabou Loiseau, para un extensa entrevista acerca de su hija políglota. Esther es una madre que trabaja en casa y ha tomado las riendas de la educación de su pequeña. Su hija Mabou, de 8 años,…

Traveling with Toddlers: No Risk, No Reward

by Gelsey Brizo Traveling with Toddlers: No Risk, No Reward Have you ever thought about traveling with your child but have been too scared of all the obstacles you might encounter? I’ve heard horror stories from my parents about broken stroller wheels, exploding and spilling milk bottles, not to mention…

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…

MARIA BABIN: TRILINGUAL MAMA

by: Smart Coos Maria Babin: Trilingual Mama [caption id="attachment_1408" align="alignleft" width="300"] Maria Babin is successfully raising four trilingual children.[/caption] Maria Babin, creator of Trilingual Mama, has a trilingual, multicultural family that are currently living in Normandy, France. She blogs about her family's linguistic and cultural adventures and offers advice on raising bilingual…

Multiple languages – multiple personalities?

by: Smart Coos Multiple languages - multiple personalities? [caption id="attachment_1255" align="alignleft" width="300"] Stephanie Cook: Bilingual mother, blogger[/caption] Someone asked me the other day if I preferred speaking English or German. I was thrown for a minute, and then started to seriously think about this question. Do I have a…

Essence Festival: Connection between music and language

by: Smart Coos Essence Festival: Connection between music and language You might be wondering the connection between music and language, or why Smart Coos is presenting at the Essence Music Festival . The Essence Music Festival is a long-‐held tradition that not only celebrates accomplished artists but also African-‐…

4 Things to Avoid When Raising a Multilingual Child

by Smart Coos Editorial Staff Raising a bilingual or multilingual child is an incredibly rewarding experience. You get to see your child flit between different languages, different cultures, and different worlds. The benefits of knowing more than one language are innumerable. However, helping your child learn multiple languages isn’t an…

Raising Bi or Multilingual Children. What is your Method for Success?

by Smart Coos Editorial Staff Raising a multilingual child? Where have I heard that before? Maybe... EVERYWHERE! Let’s be honest, it’s hard to ignore this hot topic. It’s not a secret that multilingualism can open plenty of doors in your kid’s life. The list of benefits of speaking more than…

Esther Loiseau, mother of 8-year-old Mabou, who speaks 9-languages (Part I)

by Mirta Desir Recently, I sat down with Esther Loiseau, Mabou Loiseau's mother, for a lengthy interview about raising a little polyglot. Esther is a work-at-home mom who has taken the reigns in her child's education. Her daughter, Mabou, is 8-years old, speaks eight (8) languages fluently, is learning…

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