Archive for the ‘Language’ Category
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008
I want my daughter to enjoy the benefits of learning a foreign language. After reading The Bilingual Edge, I decided to introduce Spanish, since I'm proficient, and Russian, since I know a little and it is a heritage language for us.
We read books in these languages, listen to Baby’s ...
Posted in Dolls, Educational, Language, Learning, Play, Toys (06-12 M), Toys (12-24 M), Toys (All Ages), Toys (Pre-School and School Aged) | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, October 9th, 2007
Between supper and sleep time, we find time to relax. Baby Diva is a perpetual motion machine so it is important to try to wind her down a little before bed.Siente is a beautiful soundtrack for some quiet pre-bedtime cuddling and has become part of our nightly ritual. ...
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Monday, July 16th, 2007
Bilingualism helps sharpen the mind, makes you more creative, increases mental flexibility, facilitates travel, helps you make friends, and is really cool to boot.So, how to help your children along the path--especially if you live in the United States, a country that, despite its large immigrant population, is still decidedly ...
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Monday, June 18th, 2007
When I received my copy of Baby's First Words in Chinese, I could not wait to pop in the CD. Learning a new language opens up exciting opportunities and gives you a richer way to experience other cultures. However, most adults, myself included, struggle with learning and pronouncing ...
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