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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…

Cookies before Bed: Spoiling or a Reward?

by: Gelsey Brizo Cookies before Bed: Spoiling or a Reward? There are thousands upon thousands of parenting books out there that give you neat little step-by-step guides on how to raise your kids, but we all know that parenting is a lot more complicated than that. Not only do you…

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…

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…

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;…

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-‐…

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