Welcome to Multilingual Living

From the Founder
Corey's introduction to this month's magazine.

May Contributers
Read who made this month's magazine possible

May Features

The Benefit of Hindsight - The Changing Challenges of Bilingual Children
Marjukka Grover, co-founder of Multilingual Matters, shares her insights of having raised two grown bilinguals.

Bicultural Families and the In-Law Connection
Tensions with the in-laws? Insights into negotiating your way through the challenges.

Following The East Wind: An International Marriage
In Austria during the post-war reconstruction years, when foreigners were few and bicultural couples rare...

Confidence Is The Key
What would you do if your daughter didn't want to speak at school? Is it because she is bilingual?

Culture-Language-Identity
Can we say that one is better than the other? Can one exist without the other?

Little Fleeting Moments
Rmembering just how intertwined we are with our cultures.

The Language of Identity
Why do we choose to speak with our children in a second language? Could it be because we can't help it?

Columnists

Eurapsody
When you live in France, here is one option available to you for celebrating your child's arrival.

One Family One Language
Delighting as our children finally picking up the community language.

Between Grandparent and Grandchild
Traveling the distances between eras, generations, thoughts and languages.

Multicultural Melange
Rummaging through the attics of our past lives, languages and experiences.

The Single Language Spouse
Honoring our family's cultural differences while cherishing our cultural similarities.

Stay Informed

RESEARCH
A Child's Journey to Bilingualism:
Simultaneous Dual Language Development
Dispelling the myths and misconceptions regarding bilingual development.


TIPS & ADVICE
Ask Harriet!
Family no longer supportive of language choices.
Children not speaking with grandmother in her language.

TIPS & ADVICE
Starting Late - Too Late?
Are your children older yet you'd like to start bilingualism in your family now? Is it too late?

AGES & STAGES
Lullabies, Learning an Instrument, Dancing and Parent's Music
This month's discussion is focused on music and what is the most enjoyable and appropriate for each stage.

HUMOR & FUN
Water Kettle Talk - Only In America!
Sometimes the most mundane items in our lives remind us of how different we have become.

BEST OF THE MONTH
This is a new category where we pick out our favorite Tip, Quote, Word, Did You Know, Wisdom and Activity from the BBFN "Once A Day" items.

Spotlights & Mailbag

BOOK REVIEW SPOTLIGHT
Language Strategies for Bilingual Families: The One-Parent-One-Language Approach
Colleen's review of a book written specifically for parents raising children in the OPOL method.

NEWS SPOTLIGHT
News Around the World
See what is going on around the world with respect to language, culture and identity.

WEBSITE SPOTLIGHT
Bilingual Families Connect
Get Connected! Check out this wonderful new site which contains quotes from other parents just like you, resources and more!

WEBSITE SPOTLIGHT
Multilingual Families in the UK
Even if you don't live in the UK, you will want to check out this site! Their resources section is amazing!

WEBSITE SPOTLIGHT
Speaking in Tongues
You must visit this radio series sponsored by the International House Barcelona! They have 14 (of their planned 25) fascinating installments so far.

MAILBAG
Your May Emails to Us
Read what visitors had to say about the Bilingual/Bicultural Family Network, raising children bilingually and the role that the BBFN website and Multilingual Living magazine plays in their lives.

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