From the Founder
 February is already upon us and with the the arrival of Valentine's Day we are delighted to announce our first monthly newsletter! It about time!
Once a month you will receive information and tips on raising your bilingual/bicultural children.
Check out the In This Issue articles listed in this newsletter. They are full of ideas, tips and personal reflections.
Don't forget to check out this month's Spotlights and Website Tips listed to the right!
And coming in March we are sponsoring a presentation with Harriet Cannon - don't miss it!
Please let me know what you want to see in future newsletters, what you find horribly boring and what you think of our organization! I always look forward to hearing from you so make sure to keep the emails coming: cheller@biculturalfamily.org!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Corey Heller
Founder
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 Before you start down the path of raising your children bilingually you should ask yourself these 5 important questions. Sit down together as a family to answer these questions. Make sure all of you are all in agreement before setting off on your bilingual journey.
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Before we make important choices in life, we examine our different options . We wouldn't purchase a car without making sure it was a good buy. We sometimes spend hours contemplating the best coffee/tea/organic food/household cleaner/clothing. Yet, when making the gigantic step of moving our family to another country , we often overlook the steps necessary to ensure the country, city and neighborhood is a “ good fit ” for us and our family! Don't leave home without making sure you are ready for the move and what to do if you aren't happy with your choice. Here are 13 items to consider before you decide on a new location.
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 Are you considering sending your child to a language immersion program ? It is important to assess your reasons for your decision. Will the school meet your expectations ? Will it provide your child with the kind of language and cultural exposure you are hoping they will receive? Before assuming that a language immersion program will solve all of your child's language needs, make sure you are realistic on the possible results and, most importantly, are providing the needed support at home !
Read what others have to say about their experiences with immersion schools and learn a few tips for finding one that works for you.
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 As we all know and have experienced, living in another country changes you forever . You will never be the same and will never see things the same way ever again. I once mentioned this to a friend after living in Ireland for a year. She responded , “Oh come on, don't be so depressing” . But whether it is a depressing reality or not, for those of us who have lived abroad, this is simply the way it is. Read my personal account.
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