Interested in learning more from some great websites? The following is a sampling of our favorites!
Definitions Relating to Bilingualism
a list of key terms used when discussing bilingualism. http://www.nethelp.no/
Myths about Bilingualism
are you wondering if some of the things you have been hearing are actually true? Make sure to get the facts. http://www.nethelp.no/
The Politics of Bilingualism
yes, even bilingualism has a political side. Find out what these politics are: http://www.nethelp.no/
Practical Help for Bilingual Families
so you’ve decided bilingualism is the way to go, here are some practical tips for how to go about it: http://www.nethelp.no/
Special Problems of Bilingual Families
there will always be bumps along the way, find out some of the key problems you might face and ideas for how to deal with them: http://www.nethelp.no/
Books and Newsletters for Bilingual Families
Cindy Kandolf’s suggested list of books and resources for parents raising bilingual children: http://www.nethelp.no/
Web Sites For and About Bilingual Parents
Cindy Kandolf has put together a great list of web resources for parents raising children bilingually: http://www.nethelp.no/
Books, Music and other Materials
Look through this list of general books and media as well as language-specific links: http://www.nethelp.no/
"Golden Rules" for raising your children bilingually
Are you looking for some general guidelines for raising your children bilingually? Here are some "Golden Rules" (from The Bilingual Family: A Handbook for Parents,by Edith Harding-Esch and Philip Riley) that you should try to follow as much as possible.
Bilingual Families Perth
a wonderful organization in Perth, Australia! They have their own list of resources for parents raising children bilingually. The Bilingual/Bicultural Family Network has been working closely with them to share ideas, support and resources: http://www.geocities.com/bilingualfamilies/bilingualism.html
Kids Bilingual Network
There is a wealth of information and resources on this site, everything from Approaches to Bilingual Links to info on how to join their network! http://hjem.wanadoo.dk/
The Bilingual Pages
Henrik Holm and others from around the world have put together a website full of resources. You can also get more info from here about the Bilingual Mailing List and a way to get only info on specific topics via the "FAQ archive of the mailinglist". http://www.angelfire.com/
Ask the Language Experts: Frequently Asked Questions.
"CAL draws upon the expertise of scholars, researchers, and educators inside (and occasionally outside) of CAL to provide answers to questions about language education, linguistics, and cross-cultural education." See the FAQs here: http://www.cal.org/resources/faqs/
Being Bicultural and Bilingual Can Lead to School Success—Here's Why.
Excerpt: "People have questions regarding the use of the home language in teaching students: How can they experience success with instruction in English when they spend so much time learning in Spanish? Won't they fall behind in their academic studies?" Read full article: http://www.mommytips.com/
Raising a Bilingual Child.
Answer to the question "What is the best way to teach my 1-year-old son Spanish and English at the same time? My first language is Spanish and we speak Spanish all the time at home. But I want my son to learn English. I'm so confused. Some people tell me that I have to speak only English to him, but I want him to learn both languages. Help me, please!"
Read full article: http://www.scholastic.com/
A group of Iranian parents raising children biculturally: http://parents.berkeley.edu/madar-pedar/
Questions answered
excerpts from A Parents' and Teachers' Guide to Bilingualism by Colin Baker
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