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  • Resolutions for the New Year from a Toddler
    Just in time for the New Year, this perspective from a two year old sheds humor and freshness on those resolutions we make and try to keep each year.
  • Do Not Try This At Home
    So many adults long to see the special young children in their lives get the best head start possible in this ever shrinking world, hoping they will have more success becoming bilingual early in life. In a humorous manner, this article explores the most common mistakes made by adults as their little ones learn a second language.
  • Ten Reasons Why You Should Give Junior the Gift of Learning a Second Language
    The sooner you begin introducing a second language into the lives of your children, the sooner these children begin to acquire a lifetime of language skills. Did you know that the most recent research suggests that the ability to learn a second language is highest between birth and age five?
  • Will My Child Learn From This DVD?
    As the market for DVDs for young children continues to grow by the millions, parents and teachers remain in the dark at times about the merits of children learning with TV and DVD. Let us talk truth, sometimes painful truth, about just this!
  • World Class Education for Our Children
    With the election at hand and both presidential candidates speaking to the issue of education for our young children, this article puts it all in the perspective of providing a solid foundation for our future generations.
  • Give the Gift of a Second Language To a Special Little Child
    Give the gift of a new language to young children who need to succeed in this very global economy and society. Read on to find out when, why and how you should give this exceptional gift.
  • Tools To Raise Bilingual Children
    You want your child to be prepared for this very global economy, yet struggle with the best way to bring a new language into your home and your daily routine. Read on to gather tips on how best to introduce a new language to your child.
  • Experiential Marketing: Lead the Way in Branding & Sales!
    Many of us are desperately trying to stand out from among the crowds. We try to craftily create ads that catch the attention of our target market and beat the ads of our competitors to create better results. Read here about the leading trend in marketing called experiential marketing that engages and entertains your target audience.
  • Four Fun Activities for Kids to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
    The celebration has begun! Hispanich Heritage Month runs September through October. Learn more about this month long celebration and get some cool ideas on ways to celebrate with young children.
  • Music in our Classrooms Help Children Learn
    Most of us recall some rhythmic chant or catchy song taught to us during our early years that often times was used to help us learn a concept such as the days of the week or the months of the year. There is a reason why our parents and teachers used rhythm and music to help us learn back in those days. Learn some modern facts on why this technique works generation to generation.
  • Teachers Lighten Up and Laugh More!
    We feel overwhelmed as educators each school year when we are asked to step back into our classrooms, begin the preparations for a new group of students and choose the steps we will take to bring learning into the lives of the children nervously waiting to meet us. Hoping this fun read provides us all the opportunity to lighten up and laugh more!
  • Start the School Year Speaking Spanish
    Families are back-to-school shopping, children are anxiously awaiting the start of a new school year and teachers are preparing their classrooms across our country. Join me as we discuss how easily you can begin a new school year with a new commitment to speaking Spanish as a second language.
  • Do You Want Your Child to Be a Lifetime Language Learner?
    Most parents yearn to give their children the very best during all of their lives. What some do not realize is how very important the first five years are. I hope to share some great information and tips on making the most during the early years, when language learning comes so much more easily.
  • Sprinkle Spanish into Your summer
    Explore with me the various fun, easy and affordable ways you can bring Spanish as a second language into your daily routine without ever turning the TV set on!
  • Five Easy Steps to Help Your Child Prepare for a Global Future Even When You Speak Only One Language
    So many parents today do not feel equipped to help their children prepare for a very global future. Explore with us why you need no teaching degree nor do you need to speak a second language in order to help your young child get a jumpstart on a lifetime of language learning skills.
  • Global Children Become Global Citizens
    Savvy parents and educators of today realize the importance of being bilingual. They feel a sense of urgency to raise their own children to be aware of other cultures and languages around the world. Let us explore how easily parents can help their children gain an appreciation for a world full of diversity.
  • Five Top Reasons To Start Spanish Now
    We know it is a good idea to begin introducing a second language to our young children early in life. This article will lay out the top five reasons why you should choose Spanish as that new language today.
  • Toddlers Easily Learn Spanish While They Learn English
    It has been said time and again that it is just as easy for a young child to learn two words for the same object as it is to learn only one. This article will explore how easily little children can learn not just one, not just two, but multiple languages before the age of five.
  • Discovering Languages and the Ability a Child Has to Learn Them
    Often as parents we encounter conflicting advice about the best way to raise our children. We are told different ways to make our children smarter, to better prepare them for life, or to give them a jump start on learning. In this article I hope to shed light on just how ready your little one is to acquire the beginning learning of several languages.
  • The Top Three Benefits of Learning a Second Language Early in Life
    The savvy parents and teachers of today realize our economy is requiring a more global approach. They wish to prepare their children with the tools necessary to travel successfully in a society rich with diversity. Learn about the many benefits derived from introducing a second language to young children.
  • Teaming up with Parents to Jump Start Language Learning for Your Child
    Gain a crystal clear picture of the game plan needed for introducing a new language to your children with no teaching or second language experience required on your part. It is easy and fun when you team up with a mom who cares and walks this walk each day with her own family.
  • The Debate Rages On While Children Still Learn and Play
    Many of us are aware of the ongoing debate regarding bilingual education vs. immersion. This article addresses the issues with a fresh perspective and confronts head on the three main obstacles to providing immersion programs around our country. Let us clear up the confusion today and move forward for the sake of our children.
  • Bilingual Beats Lead to Language, Literacy and Math Fun
    Learning with music makes a lasting impression and provides for long term retention. Read how you can make second language learning, early reading and math skills develop in your home, car and bathtub daily with no teaching or second language experience required.
  • Made in the USA - Perspectives of a Mom, Teacher and Entrepreneur
    There seems to be a push for Made in the USA products and a turn away from Made in China products. This article will give you a fresh and funny perspective from three different categories of people touched by this supplier scapegoat syndrome!
  • The Gift of Language Learning For the Families of Today
    We know it all too well. Children learn in so many ways, and as their teachers we need to provide them fun tools to bring the learning to life! This article will speak to the whys and hows of bringing second language learning to life for children ages birth - ten.
  • Why Would You Want to Introduce a Second Language to Your Young Child?
    Parents today know that being bilingual is a must in this global society in which we live. What they don't often realize are the many benefits that continue to be discovered relating to a young child acquiring a second language. Read this brief yet informative article on the latest findings about raising bilingual children.
  • Bilingual Activities for Children During Hispanic Heritage Month
    Whether you are leading children in song, dance or arts and crafts, everyone is guaranteed to have a great time and learn a little Spanish too.
    For National Hispanic Heritage Month, BOCA BETH recommends activities that will bring the message of understanding, unity and commonality as all ethnic groups raise their voices in song and fun.
  • Road Trip to Cultural Diversity: A Map for Language Learning
    Summer time can become a stagnant time in the mental development and language learning hemispheres of a child's mind. We hope to provide you fun and simple suggestions for travel fun with your children this summer. Incorporate second language fun and math skills along with early reading, kinesthetic, audio and visual learning. Just don't tell the kids!
  • Summer Sponges: Minds of Children Soak Up Knowledge
    We are familiar with the dog days of summer and hope each year to avoid the boredom and the pitfalls of the typical decline in learning experienced by children. You will find daily opportunities to continue your child's learning with little effort and great returns.
  • Language of Choice, Making the Right Moves To Communicate with the Masses
    How you do you make an informed decision on which target language you should invest time, money and energy in learning? With simple stats from the U.S. Census Bureau and three sound consideration tips you will be well on your way to finding your language of choice.
  • Spring Into Spanish: Seven Simple Steps For Bilingual Bliss
    We all realize the need to be bilingual in this global society of ours. Now we struggle as adults hoping to provide our children with a jump start on second language fun. That is the key - make it fun, and the whole family will be learning Spanish together!

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