Month: November 2013

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Fun Indoor Activities for your Kids – and Yes, Television is not Included

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  There are plenty of ways to entertain kids throughout the seasons and away from television or video games.  Reading is an all time favorite, but I do admit that even the best book can get you bored.  What else to do with the kids, simple: 1- Have a tea party.  Iced tea makes a perfect refreshment any time of the year. Have your kids prepare a large jug of iced tea, slice the lemon, and use some fancy tea cups.  Set the table very nicely as if you were going to receive someone very important. Then, drink the iced … Continue reading Fun Indoor Activities for your Kids – and Yes, Television is not Included

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How many languages should we teach a child to succeed in 2035?

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Among bilingual parents, the dilemma over how many languages to teach their children is more pronounced nowadays. Some parents think that speaking English is enough and will help children make friends faster in school or daycare. Other parents think that having a child learn a second language will provide them a competitive edge later on in life. Before we move on, we need to explain the term bilingual. The Census Bureau states that about 20% of Americans are bilingual. That number represents only the people who speak another language at home and does not include anyone who has learned to … Continue reading How many languages should we teach a child to succeed in 2035?