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From the Editor
The Editors' introduction to this month's magazine.

Nov-Dec Contributors
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PHOTO OF THE MONTH
5 languages, 5 cultures and 3 generations!

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Features

Traditions in the Making
Multicultural families mixing traditions,
by Marjukka Grover, Alice Lapuerta and Irma Lachmund

Do You Have Multicultural Holiday Stress?
The holidays are coming, are you ready?
By Harriet Cannon

A Child’s Place in the World
Using dual language books to initiate learning,
by Heather Leaman

The Best of Both Worlds
Tips on how to blend our traditions,
by Suzanne Barron-Hauwaert

Bilingualism and Dyslexia
Does bilingualism cause it?
By Colin Baker

Bicultural Parenting, Two Culture Homes
How to make your multicultural family work,
by Geraldine Mac Donald-Morán

Family, Culture and Miscommunication
Tips on commuicating with family members,
by Corey Heller

Columnists

Adding a Language and Doubling the Holidays
Learning what it means to be truly thankful
by Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa

It Takes a Village
A reminder of the important things in life,
by Kate MacVean

A Story of Origins
Reconnecting with our roots and growing new ones,
by Jennifer Lee

Multicultural Butterfly
Maintaining our own cultural identity,
by Trisha Yonekura

How Bilingual Is Your Child’s School?
Questioning language standards in school,
by Ilana Benady

I’d Like to Take This Opportunity to Thank
Christmas
Figuring out our holiday traditions, by Corey Heller

A Very Short Fanciful Story
Columbus, American Indians and grandkids,
by Sharon K. Cook-Gordon-Spellman

Stay Informed

LEARN AT HOME
Festival Of Lights Around the World
Teach your children about winter traditions,
by Judie Haynes

LEARN AT HOME
Harvest Festivals Around the World
Lessons on harvest traditions,
by Judie Haynes

TIPS & ADVICE
Ask Harriet & Grace No more Flemmish?

TIPS & ADVICE
Ask Harriet
English with Mum

TIPS & ADVICE
Emergent Literacy: Language
Encourage language development!

TIPS & ADVICE
Ask-A-Linguist FAQ
Answers from an expert!

TIPS & ADVICE
Tips for Parents of Kindergartners
Fabulous tips from ¡Colorín Colorado!

AGES & STAGES
0-2: Customs
3-5: Getting Ready
6-10: Friendships
11-18: Meaning

Spotlights

TOP MULTILINGUAL BOOKS AND MORE!
Top products in English, French and Spanish!

TOP SPANISH BOOKS AND MORE!
Wonderful products for all your Spanish needs!

TOP GERMAN BOOKS AND MORE!
Favorites for your German needs

TOP FRENCH
BOOKS AND MORE!
Fabulous French tips for the holidays

TOP DUAL LANGUAGE
BOOKS AND MORE!
Isn't it time you went DUAL?

BOOK REVIEW
“Dual Language Disorders ”
“Mit zwei Sprachen gross werden”

FAMILY FUN
Holiday Activity
Make a St. Martin’s Lantern

FAMILY FUN
Holiday Activity
Make a Passport and Take a Trip!

FAMILY FUN
Holiday Activity
Easy Beeswax Candle

FAMILY FUN
Holiday Games
Play the Telephone Game

FAMILY FUN
Holiday Games
Shout it OUT!

FAMILY FUN
Holiday Quiz
Know your world holidays? Take this quiz to find out!

GLOBAL RECIPE
SPOTLIGHT
Learn how to make Colada Morada & Guagas de Pan!

GLOBAL RECIPE
SPOTLIGHT
Get the family together for Sugar Cookie baking!

HOW WE MET
SPOTLIGHT
Meet Kate and Santi, our spotlight couple for this month!

WEBSITES SPOTLIGHT
Websites worth visiting

FINAL WORDS OF WISDOM SPOTLIGHT
Words from the Wise...