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Why It’s More Important Than Ever to Learn a Language at an Early Age

Emma — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 04:23:41 +0000

In our increasingly globalized world, speaking a second language is an invaluable skill. Speaking more than one language opens up exciting opportunities to travel with ease, make meaningful connections with new people, or to excel in any of the increasing number of internationally-oriented careers. But it is especially beneficial to [...]

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Why Online Instruction Could be a Game Changer for Your Child

admin — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 15:45:10 +0000

After nearly 50 years of successfully transforming the landscape of early childhood language education, we heeded the request of parents and moved our lessons online. While contemplating the upcoming school year, we checked in with our team of dedicated, native-speaking instructors to hear about their experience with virtual learning and [...]

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Myths About Teaching Kids a Foreign Language

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 18:06:30 +0000

As research increasingly reports the benefits of raising bilingual children, more and more parents are starting to wonder if language lessons make sense for their kids. Unfortunately, when it comes to teaching kids a foreign language, many misconceptions are still circulating. Let’s debunk the most common misconceptions together! Myth: Exposing [...]

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Your 2 Year Old Can Learn a Language Faster Than You! Here’s Why!

admin — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 13:39:25 +0000

If my child hasn’t learned to speak English; how can I possibly expect them to tackle Spanish, French, or Italian as well? It’s a question we hear over and over again from parents. The idea of teaching toddlers a second language was almost laughable as recently as thirty years ago. [...]

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Raising Empathetic Kids in a World That Can be Anything But

admin — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 12:27:43 +0000

Nearly every parent has stared down at their newborn and whispered a promise to protect them from all the hurt we’ve experienced. From being left out on the playground to being stood up for a date, most people carry a list of cringe-worthy memories we hope our kids never experience. [...]

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Reimagine Summer 2020: Join Us in a Fun Challenge

admin — Wed, 27 May 2020 05:00:33 +0000

Summer is practically synonymous with exciting family adventures, laughter-filled camp days, and hours spent poolside. Summer 2020 is going to be one for the history books, unlike anything most of us have ever experienced. With most states at the very beginning stages of moving away from sheltering in place mandates, [...]

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3 Must-Reads for Anyone Raising Bilingual Kids

admin — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 18:00:33 +0000

Anyone who has spent more than a minute in their local bookstore’s parenting section knows there’s a parenting book for everything. You child won’t sleep? There are a dozen titles dealing with that. You’ve got a picky eater? Head to the bookstore; you won’t be disappointed. For parents raising bilingual [...]

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Homeschooling Special Needs Children : You’ve Got This!

admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:00:11 +0000

For parents of special needs children, the sudden shift to virtual learning has been more than inconvenient. While most students logged on to virtual lessons with their peers, some with more apprehension than others, students with special needs have faced unique struggles and parents of these children can feel overwhelmed [...]

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Talking to Your Kids about COVID-19 and Social Distancing

admin — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 22:21:28 +0000

As the days add up and turn into weeks of being “trapped” in the house, your kids are likely starting to feel the effects of social distancing. Maybe they’ve missed out on a birthday party they’ve been planning for months. Or, especially for younger kids, something as seemingly trivial as [...]

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School’s Closed; Now What?

admin — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 05:11:13 +0000

While most of us saw it coming, the announcement of state-wide school closures hit hard. If you’re like the majority of the parents we’ve talked to, you’re likely overwhelmed by what seems like an impossible task—ensuring your kids have access to the academic resources they need while continuing to attend [...]

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