Real Intercultural Family in the U.S.: Russian, Spanish, Dutch and English
This interesting family speaks Dutch, Spanish, English and have a little girl who also speaks Russian.
Why African Babies Don’t Cry
I was born and grew up in Kenya and Cote d'Ivoire. From the age of fifteen I lived in the UK. However, I always knew that I wanted to raise my children (whenever I had them) at home in Kenya.
To Korea, With Love: Grieving the Loss of the Foster Family
In the two years that my husband David and I had been trying to adopt, I had thought a lot—a whole lot—about the day we would first meet our child. I had envied friends' photos of meeting their children, wondering what it would be like when (and at times if) we adopted our child. I had romantic notions that we would be crying with joy, holding our child, who would likely be confused and upset, but somewhat placated by the food and treats we would have brought him or her.
Muslim Children and Christmas
Christmas is a favourite time of year for most people, parties, gifts, special foods and family traditions--what is not to like? But for most Muslim's this time of year always brings with it a host of issues to consider: should we participate? Should we join in the office parties and games of Secret Santa? Or should we avoid the celebration totally, writing it off as not part of our faith.
Is bilingualism hurting my niece’s language skills in both Spanish and English? Are two...
Dear Dr. Gupta,
I am not sure what to do about my niece’s English and Spanish. She has grown up in a bilingual environment. Her Mom speaks to her only...
Are grammatical errors ok when speaking a second language to a child?
Are we doing more harm than good if our grammar is weak in a second language that we are speaking to our infant?
