There is a really good overview of topics ranging from common fears expressed by parents, such as "Will learning two languages cause speech or language problems?" and "If my child is having trouble communicating, should we use only one language?" to tips and other helpful resources that you might like to know about.
These issues and worries are very common and most parents going the bilingual route will at some time or another begin to doubt whether they are doing the right thing or not. Not that this feeling of uncertainty is limited to teaching languages by any means. :)
Here is part of a list of resources they list.
- Bilingual Language Development (YouTube video)
- Can Special Needs Kids be Bilingual? (YouTube video)
- ¡Colorín Colorado!
- International Reading Association
- Myths About Bilingual Children (YouTube video)
- National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition
- National Association for Bilingual Education
- Talk to your baby in your own language
- Tip Sheet: The Advantages of Being Bilingual
If you find these links handy, be sure to check out all the other great stuff the organization has brought together.
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