<![CDATA[Entre Dos Podcast]]>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:11:11 +0000Captivate.fmEntre Dos Podcasthttps://artwork.captivate.fm/b8f36469-2231-4fca-85e6-5b1e13f8d75b/HZQXMWt8x9-FhKfBv3LRLKyv.pngEntre Dos PodcastEntre Dos PodcastEntre Dos Podcast¡Bienvenidos! This is Entre Dos Podcast, where moms Paula and Monika share their quest to raise bilingual kids and, along the way, talk to educators, experts, linguists and regular parents. "Entre Dos" means "between two," which summarizes the challenges a lot of families face as they work to ensure their culture is passed on to the next generation. It's not easy, but people all over are figuring it out. So can you! Join Monika and Paula as they explore the bridge between language, culture and identity.https://entredospodcast.comnoepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/entre-dos-podcast/Harmonious Bilingualism: A Chat with Dr. Annick De HouwerHarmonious Bilingualism: A Chat with Dr. Annick De HouwerWhy do some children who grow up hearing two languages only use one? Our guest, Dr. Annick De Houwer, has been researching this question for years. De Houwer is a professor of language acquisition and multilingualism at the University of Erfurt in Germany and the founder of the Harmonious Bilingualism Network (HaBilNet). We spoke to her about her work, bilingual language development, and what she calls harmonious bilingualism.

© Nadia Frantsen, University of Oslo

De Houwer has conducted extensive research in the field of bilingual acquisition and language development. Her 1990 book “The acquisition of two languages from birth” is considered pioneering work in bilingual acquisition. In addition to her linguistic research, she also examines the socio-emotional aspects of early bilingualism. De Houwer introduced the concept of harmonious bilingual development in 2006.

Additional Resources


]]>Why do some children who grow up hearing two languages only use one? Our guest, Dr. Annick De Houwer, has been researching this question for years. De Houwer is a professor of language acquisition and multilingualism at the University of Erfurt in Germany and the founder of the Harmonious Bilingualism Network (HaBilNet). We spoke to her about her work, bilingual language development, and what she calls harmonious bilingualism.

© Nadia Frantsen, University of Oslo

De Houwer has conducted extensive research in the field of bilingual acquisition and language development. Her 1990 book “The acquisition of two languages from birth” is considered pioneering work in bilingual acquisition. In addition to her linguistic research, she also examines the socio-emotional aspects of early bilingualism. De Houwer introduced the concept of harmonious bilingual development in 2006.

Additional Resources


]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=1007Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:45:06 -050058:45nofullWhy do some children who grow up hearing two languages only use one? Our guest, Dr. Annick De Houwer, has been researching this question for years. De Houwer is a professor of language acquisition and multilingualism at the University of Erfurt in Germany and the founder of the Harmonious Bilingualism Network (HaBilNet). We spoke to … Continue reading "Harmonious Bilingualism: A Chat with Dr. Annick De Houwer"Entre Dos PodcastCuéntamelo: Maleta BooksCuéntamelo: Maleta Books
Alicia Sevillano Barja

Welcome to the first episode of Cuéntamelo: Your Bilingual Story, a series by Entre Dos in which we speak to parents, small business owners, authors, and others about their bilingual life. These episodes may be shorter than our regular episodes and a bit more personal. Today’s inaugural episode is different than what you’re accustomed to because it’s entirely in Spanish.

Our first guest is Alicia Sevillano Barja, founder of Maleta Books, a bookshop in Ontario, Canada specialized in Spanish language books. We spoke with Alicia about her bilingual family, the origins of Maleta Books, and her current top three favorite children’s books.

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Alicia Sevillano Barja

Welcome to the first episode of Cuéntamelo: Your Bilingual Story, a series by Entre Dos in which we speak to parents, small business owners, authors, and others about their bilingual life. These episodes may be shorter than our regular episodes and a bit more personal. Today’s inaugural episode is different than what you’re accustomed to because it’s entirely in Spanish.

Our first guest is Alicia Sevillano Barja, founder of Maleta Books, a bookshop in Ontario, Canada specialized in Spanish language books. We spoke with Alicia about her bilingual family, the origins of Maleta Books, and her current top three favorite children’s books.

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=994Tue, 02 Mar 2021 03:05:55 -050027:26nofullWelcome to the first episode of Cuéntamelo: Your Bilingual Story, a series by Entre Dos in which we speak to parents, small business owners, authors, and others about their bilingual life. These episodes may be shorter than our regular episodes and a bit more personal. Today’s inaugural episode is different than what you’re accustomed to … Continue reading "Cuéntamelo: Maleta Books"Entre Dos PodcastGeneration ZeroGeneration ZeroIn our first episode of 2021, we had a conversation with author Sabreet Kang Rajeev about her book, Generation Zero: Reclaiming My Parents’ American Dream, which tackles her family’s immigration story in America.

Identity and place can sometimes be abstract notions. They define who we are while also remaining elusive. In the process of integrating two or more cultures we are coming to terms with the things we’re ok with, the things we’re not ok with, and the things that are inevitable. In Generation Zero, Sabreet takes us through her struggles while also keeping her own parent’s experience in perspective. It’s a fascinating dance that many of us can relate to. 

Sabreet is a first-generation Indian American of Sikh descent. She’s a full-time social-science researcher and holds an MA in sociology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and BA in sociology from the University of Maryland, College Park. She is currently completing her doctorate at the University of Baltimore.

To continue the conversation, join us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter @entredospodcast. 

]]>In our first episode of 2021, we had a conversation with author Sabreet Kang Rajeev about her book, Generation Zero: Reclaiming My Parents’ American Dream, which tackles her family’s immigration story in America.

Identity and place can sometimes be abstract notions. They define who we are while also remaining elusive. In the process of integrating two or more cultures we are coming to terms with the things we’re ok with, the things we’re not ok with, and the things that are inevitable. In Generation Zero, Sabreet takes us through her struggles while also keeping her own parent’s experience in perspective. It’s a fascinating dance that many of us can relate to. 

Sabreet is a first-generation Indian American of Sikh descent. She’s a full-time social-science researcher and holds an MA in sociology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and BA in sociology from the University of Maryland, College Park. She is currently completing her doctorate at the University of Baltimore.

To continue the conversation, join us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter @entredospodcast. 

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=982Tue, 19 Jan 2021 01:44:40 -050036:15nofullIn our first episode of 2021, we had a conversation with author Sabreet Kang Rajeev about her book, Generation Zero: Reclaiming My Parents’ American Dream, which tackles her family’s immigration story in America. Identity and place can sometimes be abstract notions. They define who we are while also remaining elusive. In the process of integrating … Continue reading "Generation Zero"Entre Dos PodcastParenting with an accent: A conversation with writer Masha RumerParenting with an accent: A conversation with writer Masha RumerRaising children with two languages and cultures may sometimes feel like a constant negotiation between the two. In this episode, writer Masha Rumer talked to her about her experience raising English-Russian bilingual children in the U.S.

Masha Rumer

Masha lives in the Bay Area, where she writes about parenting and the immigrant experience. She is currently writing a book called Parenting with an Accent, which will be published by Beacon Press in 2021.

Mentioned in this episode

My Kids Can’t Sing Along to Sesame Street, But They Know Our Family’s Culture by Masha Rumer, Parents

Maximize Your Child’s Bilingual Ability by Adam Beck

Bilingual: Life and Reality by Francois Grosjean

]]>Raising children with two languages and cultures may sometimes feel like a constant negotiation between the two. In this episode, writer Masha Rumer talked to her about her experience raising English-Russian bilingual children in the U.S.

Masha Rumer

Masha lives in the Bay Area, where she writes about parenting and the immigrant experience. She is currently writing a book called Parenting with an Accent, which will be published by Beacon Press in 2021.

Mentioned in this episode

My Kids Can’t Sing Along to Sesame Street, But They Know Our Family’s Culture by Masha Rumer, Parents

Maximize Your Child’s Bilingual Ability by Adam Beck

Bilingual: Life and Reality by Francois Grosjean

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=975Thu, 06 Aug 2020 19:17:58 -050036:32nofullRaising children with two languages and cultures may sometimes feel like a constant negotiation between the two. In this episode, writer Masha Rumer talked to her about her experience raising English-Russian bilingual children in the U.S. Masha lives in the Bay Area, where she writes about parenting and the immigrant experience. She is currently writing … Continue reading "Parenting with an accent: A conversation with writer Masha Rumer"Entre Dos PodcastDual Language Programs in the Pandemic: The story of Naperville 203.Dual Language Programs in the Pandemic: The story of Naperville 203.In the past few weeks, the topic of the 2020-21 school year has reached a fever pitch, with good reason. As we pay close attention to the discussions surrounding PPE, social distancing, hybrid and virtual models, one thing that seems to be missing from most discussions is efforts to ensure continuity in the many dual-language programs across the nation. This is why we spoke with Rosa Campos, one of the organizers of Save Dual Language in Naperville, IL. The campaign is advocating for the dual language program to meet the language and cultural needs of its dual-language students, whether it be from a distance or in person.

A few days after we recorded our interview with Rosa, she sent us an update. The Naperville school district will offer specialized programs, like dual language, for all students. Congratulations to the organizers and most of all to the Naperville student body!

The Save Dual Language in Naperville campaign website will remain live to serve as a resource for other school communities that are experiencing changes in their dual-language program. You can also follow them on Twitter here.

]]>In the past few weeks, the topic of the 2020-21 school year has reached a fever pitch, with good reason. As we pay close attention to the discussions surrounding PPE, social distancing, hybrid and virtual models, one thing that seems to be missing from most discussions is efforts to ensure continuity in the many dual-language programs across the nation. This is why we spoke with Rosa Campos, one of the organizers of Save Dual Language in Naperville, IL. The campaign is advocating for the dual language program to meet the language and cultural needs of its dual-language students, whether it be from a distance or in person.

A few days after we recorded our interview with Rosa, she sent us an update. The Naperville school district will offer specialized programs, like dual language, for all students. Congratulations to the organizers and most of all to the Naperville student body!

The Save Dual Language in Naperville campaign website will remain live to serve as a resource for other school communities that are experiencing changes in their dual-language program. You can also follow them on Twitter here.

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=968Mon, 03 Aug 2020 14:53:17 -050042:20nofullIn the past few weeks, the topic of the 2020-21 school year has reached a fever pitch, with good reason. As we pay close attention to the discussions surrounding PPE, social distancing, hybrid and virtual models, one thing that seems to be missing from most discussions is efforts to ensure continuity in the many dual-language … Continue reading "Dual Language Programs in the Pandemic: The story of Naperville 203."Entre Dos PodcastAdvocating for Bilingualism: A Call to ActionAdvocating for Bilingualism: A Call to ActionAdvocating for our children is an inherent part of parenting. We do it every single day in both big and small ways. We know bilingualism is good and we want it for our children. So how can we advocate to make languages more accessible in our communities? In this episode, we begin exploring how you can go from knowing to doing with our guest, Amanda Seewald, the president-elect of the Joint National Committee for Languages. Think of it as a call to action.

Amanda Seewald

Amanda is the owner of Maracas Language Programs, has raised a bilingual daughter and son, and is an experienced language teacher. She spends much of her time advocating for language programs and policy.

Mentioned in this Episode


]]>Advocating for our children is an inherent part of parenting. We do it every single day in both big and small ways. We know bilingualism is good and we want it for our children. So how can we advocate to make languages more accessible in our communities? In this episode, we begin exploring how you can go from knowing to doing with our guest, Amanda Seewald, the president-elect of the Joint National Committee for Languages. Think of it as a call to action.

Amanda Seewald

Amanda is the owner of Maracas Language Programs, has raised a bilingual daughter and son, and is an experienced language teacher. She spends much of her time advocating for language programs and policy.

Mentioned in this Episode


]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=949Fri, 29 May 2020 03:43:48 -050029:38nofullAdvocating for our children is an inherent part of parenting. We do it every single day in both big and small ways. We know bilingualism is good and we want it for our children. So how can we advocate to make languages more accessible in our communities? In this episode, we begin exploring how you … Continue reading "Advocating for Bilingualism: A Call to Action"Entre Dos PodcastWe Live Languages: A talk with Madalena XanthopoulouWe Live Languages: A talk with Madalena XanthopoulouIf you listen to this podcast, you probably have a language vision or goal for your family. Our guest, Madalena Xanthopoulou, founded We Live Languages to help multilingual families reach those goals by translating research into actionable steps. Madalena is trilingual and raising trilingual kids. She shared some very useful ideas for families to increase exposure and form communities of support through which they can foster language.

Madalena Xanthopoulou of We Live Languages

The We Live Languages website has tons of resources for multilingual families; you can take a quiz to determine the language profile of your home and read stories of families that are similar to yours.

The company is also launching a free email series on May 20 to help parents raising multilingual children. Sign up here and make sure you follow them on social media @welivelanguages

Mentioned in this Episode

Grassroots Community Digital Kit – free download by We Live Languages

]]>If you listen to this podcast, you probably have a language vision or goal for your family. Our guest, Madalena Xanthopoulou, founded We Live Languages to help multilingual families reach those goals by translating research into actionable steps. Madalena is trilingual and raising trilingual kids. She shared some very useful ideas for families to increase exposure and form communities of support through which they can foster language.

Madalena Xanthopoulou of We Live Languages

The We Live Languages website has tons of resources for multilingual families; you can take a quiz to determine the language profile of your home and read stories of families that are similar to yours.

The company is also launching a free email series on May 20 to help parents raising multilingual children. Sign up here and make sure you follow them on social media @welivelanguages

Mentioned in this Episode

Grassroots Community Digital Kit – free download by We Live Languages

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=929Thu, 14 May 2020 03:17:06 -050025:04nofullIf you listen to this podcast, you probably have a language vision or goal for your family. Our guest, Madalena Xanthopoulou, founded We Live Languages to help multilingual families reach those goals by translating research into actionable steps. Madalena is trilingual and raising trilingual kids. She shared some very useful ideas for families to increase … Continue reading "We Live Languages: A talk with Madalena Xanthopoulou"Entre Dos PodcastVeoleo: Bringing kids programming to a screen near youVeoleo: Bringing kids programming to a screen near youSisters Janike and Alexis Ruginis started their own small book press when they realized there was a lack of Spanish-language books for young children in the U.S. Veoleo published its first book, ¿Dónde está el coquí? in 2018 and it’s currently working on two new books aimed at bilingual little ones.

Alexis & Janike Ruginis

In this episode, we talked to Alexis about their business and their current efforts to bring enjoyable activities to kids and families who are staying home due to COVID-19.

If you’re not familiar with Veoleo, check them out on Instagram @veoleo.co or sign up for their newsletter to learn about their upcoming virtual events and activities.

]]>Sisters Janike and Alexis Ruginis started their own small book press when they realized there was a lack of Spanish-language books for young children in the U.S. Veoleo published its first book, ¿Dónde está el coquí? in 2018 and it’s currently working on two new books aimed at bilingual little ones.

Alexis & Janike Ruginis

In this episode, we talked to Alexis about their business and their current efforts to bring enjoyable activities to kids and families who are staying home due to COVID-19.

If you’re not familiar with Veoleo, check them out on Instagram @veoleo.co or sign up for their newsletter to learn about their upcoming virtual events and activities.

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=862Tue, 21 Apr 2020 02:19:51 -050026:59nofullSisters Janike and Alexis Ruginis started their own small book press when they realized there was a lack of Spanish-language books for young children in the U.S. Veoleo published its first book, ¿Dónde está el coquí? in 2018 and it’s currently working on two new books aimed at bilingual little ones. In this episode, we … Continue reading "Veoleo: Bringing kids programming to a screen near you"Entre Dos PodcastLanguage learning, family-styleLanguage learning, family-styleMoving to another country where you don’t know the language can be challenging. Today’s guest, Elizabeth Quintal, did just that. Two-and-a-half years ago, she moved from Houston, Texas to Madrid, Spain with her husband and son, Grayson. We spoke to her about the transition and how they’re managing the strict lockdown due to COVID-19.

Elizabeth and her family in Paris.

You can find Elizabeth in several places on Instagram. She’s worth a follow for her poetry writing (@elizabethmquintal) and her family adventures and tips on advocacy and raising kind, empathetic kids (@cheekydays). She and her husband, Aaron, run a visual creative agency called The New Antiquarians.

Elizabeth’s poetry will also be featured in Alegria Magazine’s upcoming The Latinx Poetry Project, an anthology of poems by Latinx authors. The book is now available for pre-order through this link.

]]>Moving to another country where you don’t know the language can be challenging. Today’s guest, Elizabeth Quintal, did just that. Two-and-a-half years ago, she moved from Houston, Texas to Madrid, Spain with her husband and son, Grayson. We spoke to her about the transition and how they’re managing the strict lockdown due to COVID-19.

Elizabeth and her family in Paris.

You can find Elizabeth in several places on Instagram. She’s worth a follow for her poetry writing (@elizabethmquintal) and her family adventures and tips on advocacy and raising kind, empathetic kids (@cheekydays). She and her husband, Aaron, run a visual creative agency called The New Antiquarians.

Elizabeth’s poetry will also be featured in Alegria Magazine’s upcoming The Latinx Poetry Project, an anthology of poems by Latinx authors. The book is now available for pre-order through this link.

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=813Mon, 06 Apr 2020 19:29:34 -050023:54nofullMoving to another country where you don't know the language can be challenging. Today's guest, Elizabeth Quintal, did just that. Two-and-a-half years ago, she moved from Houston, Texas to Madrid, Spain with her husband and son, Grayson. We spoke to her about the transition and how they're managing the strict lockdown due to COVID-19.Entre Dos PodcastMoco y Baba: A grassroots language communityMoco y Baba: A grassroots language communityHaving a community of support is such an essential part of raising bilingual children. Depending on the area you live in, finding that community can be hard – but it is possible to create your own. 

Johanna Arteaga, founder of Moco y Baba, and her daughter, Miranda.

Johanna Arteaga is the founder of Moco y Baba, a community of Spanish-speaking families in London. She also recently launched Cuéntamelo Books, an online bookstore that carries a curated selection of books from Latin America. Johanna talked to us about how she started Moco y Baba and gave us some tips and advice about how to start a language community in your area.

We talked to Johanna before COVID-19 completely changed the way we interact with each other and, although the group had to forgo in-person meetings temporarily, the community remains steadfast.

]]>Having a community of support is such an essential part of raising bilingual children. Depending on the area you live in, finding that community can be hard – but it is possible to create your own. 

Johanna Arteaga, founder of Moco y Baba, and her daughter, Miranda.

Johanna Arteaga is the founder of Moco y Baba, a community of Spanish-speaking families in London. She also recently launched Cuéntamelo Books, an online bookstore that carries a curated selection of books from Latin America. Johanna talked to us about how she started Moco y Baba and gave us some tips and advice about how to start a language community in your area.

We talked to Johanna before COVID-19 completely changed the way we interact with each other and, although the group had to forgo in-person meetings temporarily, the community remains steadfast.

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=799Mon, 23 Mar 2020 21:33:47 -050031:41nofull32Having a community of support is such an essential part of raising bilingual children. Depending on the area you live in, finding that community can be hard – but it is possible to create your own.  Johanna Arteaga is the founder of Moco y Baba, a community of Spanish-speaking families in London. She also recently launched Cuéntamelo … Continue reading "Moco y Baba: A grassroots language community"Entre Dos PodcastEffects of Bilingualism on English Reading AbilityEffects of Bilingualism on English Reading Ability
Dr. Jackie Relyea

In this episode, we spoke to Dr. Jackie Relyea, assistant professor of Literacy Education at North Carolina State University. Her research looked at English reading growth in Spanish-speaking bilinguals.

Additional Reading

Reading in any Language Improves Reading Levels in English, Language Magazine, Sep. 27, 2019

English Reading Growth in Spanish‐Speaking Bilingual Students: Moderating Effect of English Proficiency on Cross‐Linguistic Influence, Child Development, July 16, 2019

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Dr. Jackie Relyea

In this episode, we spoke to Dr. Jackie Relyea, assistant professor of Literacy Education at North Carolina State University. Her research looked at English reading growth in Spanish-speaking bilinguals.

Additional Reading

Reading in any Language Improves Reading Levels in English, Language Magazine, Sep. 27, 2019

English Reading Growth in Spanish‐Speaking Bilingual Students: Moderating Effect of English Proficiency on Cross‐Linguistic Influence, Child Development, July 16, 2019

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=730Wed, 05 Feb 2020 19:54:21 -050016:13nofullIn this episode, we spoke to Dr. Jackie Relyea, assistant professor of Literacy Education at North Carolina State University. Her research looked at English reading growth in Spanish-speaking bilinguals. Additional Reading Reading in any Language Improves Reading Levels in English, Language Magazine, Sep. 27, 2019 English Reading Growth in Spanish‐Speaking Bilingual Students: Moderating Effect of … Continue reading "Effects of Bilingualism on English Reading Ability"Entre Dos PodcastYour Holiday TraditionsYour Holiday TraditionsWe’re in the midst of the holiday season and with that, all of the traditions that make them special. In this episode, we wanted to showcase traditions from our listeners, specifically the ones that help keep the heritage language and culture alive.

This will be our final episode of 2019. In the meantime, find us in our Facebook group and on Instagram. We’re excited to return next year. Thank you for your support!

]]>We’re in the midst of the holiday season and with that, all of the traditions that make them special. In this episode, we wanted to showcase traditions from our listeners, specifically the ones that help keep the heritage language and culture alive.

This will be our final episode of 2019. In the meantime, find us in our Facebook group and on Instagram. We’re excited to return next year. Thank you for your support!

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=715Thu, 19 Dec 2019 17:12:53 -050008:38nofullWe’re in the midst of the holiday season and with that, all of the traditions that make them special. In this episode, we wanted to showcase traditions from our listeners, specifically the ones that help keep the heritage language and culture alive. This will be our final episode of 2019. In the meantime, find us … Continue reading "Your Holiday Traditions"Entre Dos Podcast“Story & Pictures By” – A Chat with Joanna Rudnick“Story & Pictures By” – A Chat with Joanna RudnickIn this episode, we talk to Joanna Rudnick, an Emmy nominated director and producer who is currently working on a documentary exploring the power and reach of children’s picture books: “Story & Pictures By.”

Joanna Rudnick, Director & Producer of “Story & Pictures By”

The film follows three contemporary children’s book authors/illustrators – Mac Barnett, Christian Robinson and Yuyi Morales – as they craft new books and interact with kids across the country.

It’s no secret that we are big believers in the power of children’s books, not only to help kids develop language, but as vehicles to shape their world, unleash their imagination, and foster literacy. So when we learned about the film, we wanted to learn more.

If you love this idea as much as we do, consider supporting the film’s Kickstarter campaign. There are only three days left (until Nov. 22) for them to reach their goal of $40,000 so they can continue production.

Mentioned in this Episode


]]>In this episode, we talk to Joanna Rudnick, an Emmy nominated director and producer who is currently working on a documentary exploring the power and reach of children’s picture books: “Story & Pictures By.”

Joanna Rudnick, Director & Producer of “Story & Pictures By”

The film follows three contemporary children’s book authors/illustrators – Mac Barnett, Christian Robinson and Yuyi Morales – as they craft new books and interact with kids across the country.

It’s no secret that we are big believers in the power of children’s books, not only to help kids develop language, but as vehicles to shape their world, unleash their imagination, and foster literacy. So when we learned about the film, we wanted to learn more.

If you love this idea as much as we do, consider supporting the film’s Kickstarter campaign. There are only three days left (until Nov. 22) for them to reach their goal of $40,000 so they can continue production.

Mentioned in this Episode


]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=706Wed, 20 Nov 2019 01:33:49 -050028:42nofullIn this episode, we talk to Joanna Rudnick, an Emmy nominated director and producer who is currently working on a documentary exploring the power and reach of children’s picture books: “Story & Pictures By.” The film follows three contemporary children’s book authors/illustrators – Mac Barnett, Christian Robinson and Yuyi Morales – as they craft new … Continue reading "“Story & Pictures By” – A Chat with Joanna Rudnick"Entre Dos Podcast¡Descarga!¡Descarga!In one of our earliest episodes, Spanish is like a warm croqueta, we spoke about what we had done in our homes up to that point to foster our daughter’s burgeoning Spanish. Recently, we listened to it again and it struck us how different things feel now, so we decide to record an update on where we think we are on this bilingual path.

This is the kind of episode we wish we could record with all of you in the room! In lieu of this, please join our Facebook Group to share your own descarga with us.

In this episode we talk about:

Read to Kids in Spanish; it’ll help their English

On Heritage, Language and Identity

When Your Kid Doesn’t Get Into the Dual Language Program

When Your Kid Doesn’t Get Into the Dual Language Program | Two Months In

]]>In one of our earliest episodes, Spanish is like a warm croqueta, we spoke about what we had done in our homes up to that point to foster our daughter’s burgeoning Spanish. Recently, we listened to it again and it struck us how different things feel now, so we decide to record an update on where we think we are on this bilingual path.

This is the kind of episode we wish we could record with all of you in the room! In lieu of this, please join our Facebook Group to share your own descarga with us.

In this episode we talk about:

Read to Kids in Spanish; it’ll help their English

On Heritage, Language and Identity

When Your Kid Doesn’t Get Into the Dual Language Program

When Your Kid Doesn’t Get Into the Dual Language Program | Two Months In

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=692Wed, 13 Nov 2019 18:24:27 -050040:02nofullIn one of our earliest episodes, Spanish is like a warm croqueta, we spoke about what we had done in our homes up to that point to foster our daughter’s burgeoning Spanish. Recently, we listened to it again and it struck us how different things feel now, so we decide to record an update on … Continue reading "¡Descarga!"Entre Dos PodcastHabláme Bebé: A Chat with Dr. Melissa BaraltHabláme Bebé: A Chat with Dr. Melissa BaraltWe know that giving bilingual children exposure in the minority language is crucial for their language development, but for some parents speaking their heritage language to their children in an English-dominant society is challenging. In this episode, we speak to Dr. Melissa Baralt, an associate professor of applied psycholinguistics at Florida International University, and the creator of Háblame Bebé, an app aimed at helping Hispanic families foster language development in their children.

Dr. Melissa Baralt

Through the app and her research work, Dr. Baralt has focused on empowering parents to pass on their heritage language to their children and to develop a positive socio-linguistic identity.

Mentioned in this Episode


Join the Entre Dos Facebook community to share your experiences, questions, and discoveries with us and other parents raising bilingual kids.

]]>We know that giving bilingual children exposure in the minority language is crucial for their language development, but for some parents speaking their heritage language to their children in an English-dominant society is challenging. In this episode, we speak to Dr. Melissa Baralt, an associate professor of applied psycholinguistics at Florida International University, and the creator of Háblame Bebé, an app aimed at helping Hispanic families foster language development in their children.

Dr. Melissa Baralt

Through the app and her research work, Dr. Baralt has focused on empowering parents to pass on their heritage language to their children and to develop a positive socio-linguistic identity.

Mentioned in this Episode


Join the Entre Dos Facebook community to share your experiences, questions, and discoveries with us and other parents raising bilingual kids.

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=646Tue, 24 Sep 2019 16:47:27 -050023:04nofullWe know that giving bilingual children exposure in the minority language is crucial for their language development, but for some parents speaking their heritage language to their children in an English-dominant society is challenging. In this episode, we speak to Dr. Melissa Baralt, an associate professor of applied psycholinguistics at Florida International University, and the … Continue reading "Habláme Bebé: A Chat with Dr. Melissa Baralt"Entre Dos PodcastWhat Kind of Spanish Do You Speak? The U.S. as a Spanish-Speaking CountryWhat Kind of Spanish Do You Speak? The U.S. as a Spanish-Speaking CountryHave you ever thought of the U.S. as a Spanish-speaking country? Our guest, Emily Hunsberger, a bilingual communications professional, mom of bilingual kids, and host of Tertulia Podcast, does. In today’s episode, she spoke to us about embracing and changing the perception of Spanish spoken in the U.S. – the Spanish that our children are growing up with.

Emily Hunsberger

Our conversation with Emily is a follow-up to our previous episode What Kind of Spanish Do You Speak? Language and Social Perceptions with guest Salvatore Callesano.

We also spoke to Emily – en español – for her podcast. Make sure you listen to the episode, Los Guardianes Invisibles del Idioma, over at Tertulia Podcast.

Mentioned in this episode


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]]>Have you ever thought of the U.S. as a Spanish-speaking country? Our guest, Emily Hunsberger, a bilingual communications professional, mom of bilingual kids, and host of Tertulia Podcast, does. In today’s episode, she spoke to us about embracing and changing the perception of Spanish spoken in the U.S. – the Spanish that our children are growing up with.

Emily Hunsberger

Our conversation with Emily is a follow-up to our previous episode What Kind of Spanish Do You Speak? Language and Social Perceptions with guest Salvatore Callesano.

We also spoke to Emily – en español – for her podcast. Make sure you listen to the episode, Los Guardianes Invisibles del Idioma, over at Tertulia Podcast.

Mentioned in this episode


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]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=630Thu, 22 Aug 2019 13:00:38 -050025:22nofullHave you ever thought of the U.S. as a Spanish-speaking country? Our guest, Emily Hunsberger, a bilingual communications professional, mom of bilingual kids, and host of Tertulia Podcast, does. In today’s episode, she spoke to us about embracing and changing the perception of Spanish spoken in the U.S. – the Spanish that our children are … Continue reading "What Kind of Spanish Do You Speak? The U.S. as a Spanish-Speaking Country"Entre Dos PodcastWhat Kind of Spanish Do You Speak? Language and Social PerceptionsWhat Kind of Spanish Do You Speak? Language and Social PerceptionsOur perceptions about what kind of bilingual we want our kids to be are rooted in what we feel is acceptable Spanish. But where do these ideas of what is “correct” or “incorrect” come from?

In this episode, we speak to Salvatore Callesano, a sociolinguistic researcher and instructor at The University of Texas at Austin, about the relationship between linguistics and social perceptions and the effect these can have on bilingual children and youth in the US.

Salvatore Callesano

Mentioned in this episode


Additional reading


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]]>Our perceptions about what kind of bilingual we want our kids to be are rooted in what we feel is acceptable Spanish. But where do these ideas of what is “correct” or “incorrect” come from?

In this episode, we speak to Salvatore Callesano, a sociolinguistic researcher and instructor at The University of Texas at Austin, about the relationship between linguistics and social perceptions and the effect these can have on bilingual children and youth in the US.

Salvatore Callesano

Mentioned in this episode


Additional reading


Join the Entre Dos Facebook community to share your experiences, questions, and discoveries with us and other parents raising bilingual kids.

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=595Wed, 07 Aug 2019 21:09:16 -050023:18nofullOur perceptions about what kind of bilingual we want our kids to be are rooted in what we feel is acceptable Spanish. But where do these ideas of what is “correct” or “incorrect” come from? In this episode, we speak to Salvatore Callesano, a sociolinguistic researcher and instructor at The University of Texas at Austin, … Continue reading "What Kind of Spanish Do You Speak? Language and Social Perceptions"Entre Dos PodcastThe Bilingual Advantage: A Research UpdateThe Bilingual Advantage: A Research UpdateIs being bilingual/multilingual an advantage for cognitive development? The answer is not straightforward. You’ve likely heard about the bilingual advantage, this idea that people who have two or more languages develop cognitive advantages, particularly within the realm of executive function which is responsible for things like attention and task-switching. Research to date has yielded conflicting findings and, according to some researchers, the debate over whether there’s a bilingual advantage or not has reached a stalemate.

Dr. Anthony Dick

In this episode, we talked to Dr. Anthony Dick, an associate professor of developmental science and cognitive neuroscience at Florida International University. He published a study that found no evidence of advantages in executive function in 9- and 10-year-old bilingual children.

We discuss the nuances that exist between cognitive processes and language experience, and how that has an impact on research findings. Dr. Dick also walks us through his study and talks about the state of the research into the cognitive advantages of bilingualism.

Additional reading


Join the Entre Dos Facebook community to share your experiences, questions, and discoveries with us and other parents raising bilingual kids.

]]>Is being bilingual/multilingual an advantage for cognitive development? The answer is not straightforward. You’ve likely heard about the bilingual advantage, this idea that people who have two or more languages develop cognitive advantages, particularly within the realm of executive function which is responsible for things like attention and task-switching. Research to date has yielded conflicting findings and, according to some researchers, the debate over whether there’s a bilingual advantage or not has reached a stalemate.

Dr. Anthony Dick

In this episode, we talked to Dr. Anthony Dick, an associate professor of developmental science and cognitive neuroscience at Florida International University. He published a study that found no evidence of advantages in executive function in 9- and 10-year-old bilingual children.

We discuss the nuances that exist between cognitive processes and language experience, and how that has an impact on research findings. Dr. Dick also walks us through his study and talks about the state of the research into the cognitive advantages of bilingualism.

Additional reading


Join the Entre Dos Facebook community to share your experiences, questions, and discoveries with us and other parents raising bilingual kids.

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=571Thu, 25 Jul 2019 15:56:39 -050023:30nofullIs being bilingual/multilingual an advantage for cognitive development? The answer is not straightforward. You’ve likely heard about the bilingual advantage, this idea that people who have two or more languages develop cognitive advantages, particularly within the realm of executive function which is responsible for things like attention and task-switching. Research to date has yielded conflicting … Continue reading "The Bilingual Advantage: A Research Update"Entre Dos PodcastA Conversation with Parenting Expert Maritere BellasA Conversation with Parenting Expert Maritere BellasAs mothers of relatively young children, a lot of the conversations we have are about what will become of our bilingual, bicultural children’s future. For this episode, we called on Maritere Bellas, an award-winning author and parenting expert, who raised bilingual and bicultural children in Los Angeles, to share with us her wisdom and experience.

Maritere R. Bellas

Maritere has written extensively about parenting for newspapers and online outlets, and is the author of the books “Raising Bilingual Children: A Practical Guide,” “Arroz con Pollo and Apple Pie,” and “Luisito’s Island.” After we recorded this episode, she also launched a multicultural parenting podcast in Spanish called Mamás 411.

Additional resources


]]>As mothers of relatively young children, a lot of the conversations we have are about what will become of our bilingual, bicultural children’s future. For this episode, we called on Maritere Bellas, an award-winning author and parenting expert, who raised bilingual and bicultural children in Los Angeles, to share with us her wisdom and experience.

Maritere R. Bellas

Maritere has written extensively about parenting for newspapers and online outlets, and is the author of the books “Raising Bilingual Children: A Practical Guide,” “Arroz con Pollo and Apple Pie,” and “Luisito’s Island.” After we recorded this episode, she also launched a multicultural parenting podcast in Spanish called Mamás 411.

Additional resources


]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=557Wed, 03 Jul 2019 02:05:11 -050015:52nofullAs mothers of relatively young children, a lot of the conversations we have are about what will become of our bilingual, bicultural children’s future. For this episode, we called on Maritere Bellas, an award-winning author and parenting expert, who raised bilingual and bicultural children in Los Angeles, to share with us her wisdom and experience. … Continue reading "A Conversation with Parenting Expert Maritere Bellas"Entre Dos PodcastWhat We Love: Tres Cuentos PodcastWhat We Love: Tres Cuentos PodcastIn this episode of What We Love/Lo Que Más Nos Gusta, we talk to Carolina Quiroga-Stultz about her podcast: Tres Cuentos. In Tres Cuentos, which means three stories, Carolina tells stories, myths and legends from Latin America in Spanish and English.

Carolina Quiroga-Stultz, creator of Tres Cuentos Podcast.

While most of the stories on Tres Cuentos are geared toward older children and adults, Carolina recently launched a summer series with stories geared toward younger children called Niñez Heroica/Children Heroes. Each episode includes a story followed by a few interesting facts about something related to the story.

In this episode …

The audio clip you heard at the beginning of this episode comes from the Tres Cuentos episode “Mitos de Creación: Cuando los ancestros bajaron del cielo“. You can listen to the same story in English here.

Carolina launched her children’s summer series after we spoke. Below are the two episodes she has published so far:


To find out when new episodes are published, follow Tres Cuentos on Facebook.

]]>In this episode of What We Love/Lo Que Más Nos Gusta, we talk to Carolina Quiroga-Stultz about her podcast: Tres Cuentos. In Tres Cuentos, which means three stories, Carolina tells stories, myths and legends from Latin America in Spanish and English.

Carolina Quiroga-Stultz, creator of Tres Cuentos Podcast.

While most of the stories on Tres Cuentos are geared toward older children and adults, Carolina recently launched a summer series with stories geared toward younger children called Niñez Heroica/Children Heroes. Each episode includes a story followed by a few interesting facts about something related to the story.

In this episode …

The audio clip you heard at the beginning of this episode comes from the Tres Cuentos episode “Mitos de Creación: Cuando los ancestros bajaron del cielo“. You can listen to the same story in English here.

Carolina launched her children’s summer series after we spoke. Below are the two episodes she has published so far:


To find out when new episodes are published, follow Tres Cuentos on Facebook.

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=522Tue, 14 May 2019 16:00:23 -050018:34nofullIn this episode of What We Love/Lo Que Más Nos Gusta, we talk to Carolina Quiroga-Stultz about her podcast: Tres Cuentos. In Tres Cuentos, which means three stories, Carolina tells stories, myths and legends from Latin America in Spanish and English. While most of the stories on Tres Cuentos are geared toward older children and … Continue reading "What We Love: Tres Cuentos Podcast"Entre Dos PodcastPublic libraries: Allies for bilingual familiesPublic libraries: Allies for bilingual familiesPublic libraries are one of our nation’s most important resources. They support literacy, act as an inclusive gathering space for the community, and provide a plethora of public services. In this episode, we dive into how public libraries have been supporting bilingual families and how they can support you in your community.

City of North Miami Public Library

We hear from Madeline Peña, President of REFORMA, an organization whose mission is to promote Spanish-language and Latino materials and services in U.S. public libraries; Loida García-Febo, president-elect of the American Library Association (ALA); and Lucía González, library director for the city of North Miami Public Library.

Additional resources


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]]>Public libraries are one of our nation’s most important resources. They support literacy, act as an inclusive gathering space for the community, and provide a plethora of public services. In this episode, we dive into how public libraries have been supporting bilingual families and how they can support you in your community.

City of North Miami Public Library

We hear from Madeline Peña, President of REFORMA, an organization whose mission is to promote Spanish-language and Latino materials and services in U.S. public libraries; Loida García-Febo, president-elect of the American Library Association (ALA); and Lucía González, library director for the city of North Miami Public Library.

Additional resources


Join the Entre Dos Facebook community to share your experiences, questions, and discoveries with us and other parents raising bilingual kids.

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=491Tue, 30 Apr 2019 01:15:54 -050016:32nofullPublic libraries are one of our nation’s most important resources. They support literacy, act as an inclusive gathering space for the community, and provide a plethora of public services. In this episode, we dive into how public libraries have been supporting bilingual families and how they can support you in your community. We hear from … Continue reading "Public libraries: Allies for bilingual families"Entre Dos PodcastBilingualism and Speech Delays: Dispelling MythsBilingualism and Speech Delays: Dispelling MythsA common misconception or myth about bilingualism is that it causes speech language delays. In this episode, Claudia Serrano Johnson, a speech language pathologist (SLP) and founder of Laleo Therapy in Virginia breaks down these misconceptions and shares red flags parents should look out for in their child’s speech language development. You’ll also hear the experience of Zayra Marrero Burgos, an SLP who has a son with developmental delays.

Claudia Johnson (left); Zayra Marrero Burgos (right)

Mentioned in this episode

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) – this professional, scientific and credentialing association has a directory of certified professionals.

Additional Reading

Learning Two Languages, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

How do you know when it’s a language delay versus a disorder?, Leader Live, April 14, 2015

Does Bilingualism Cause a Language Delay?, Multilingual Living, May 31, 2010

]]>A common misconception or myth about bilingualism is that it causes speech language delays. In this episode, Claudia Serrano Johnson, a speech language pathologist (SLP) and founder of Laleo Therapy in Virginia breaks down these misconceptions and shares red flags parents should look out for in their child’s speech language development. You’ll also hear the experience of Zayra Marrero Burgos, an SLP who has a son with developmental delays.

Claudia Johnson (left); Zayra Marrero Burgos (right)

Mentioned in this episode

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) – this professional, scientific and credentialing association has a directory of certified professionals.

Additional Reading

Learning Two Languages, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

How do you know when it’s a language delay versus a disorder?, Leader Live, April 14, 2015

Does Bilingualism Cause a Language Delay?, Multilingual Living, May 31, 2010

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=464Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:35:25 -050025:21nofullA common misconception or myth about bilingualism is that it causes speech language delays. In this episode, Claudia Serrano Johnson, a speech language pathologist (SLP) and founder of Laleo Therapy in Virginia breaks down these misconceptions and shares red flags parents should look out for in their child’s speech language development. You’ll also hear the … Continue reading "Bilingualism and Speech Delays: Dispelling Myths"Entre Dos PodcastWhat We Love: Conversation StartersWhat We Love: Conversation StartersHow do you get your kids to engage with you in the target language? We don’t mean utilitarian exchanges about snacks or watching five more minutes of cartoons but actual conversations about interesting topics, concepts or just life, really.

It’s not as easy as it sounds, with our day-to-day lives we find ourselves not interacting as deeply with our loved ones, which is a problem in general, but poses particular issues for parents raising bilingual children. In this What we love/Lo que más nos gusta episode, we share how we get those conversations going.

Visit our blog post, Conversations & Storytelling: A Resource Guide for Bilingual Kids, to see our recommendations!


Join the Entre Dos Facebook community to share your experiences, questions, and discoveries with us and other parents raising bilingual kids.

]]>How do you get your kids to engage with you in the target language? We don’t mean utilitarian exchanges about snacks or watching five more minutes of cartoons but actual conversations about interesting topics, concepts or just life, really.

It’s not as easy as it sounds, with our day-to-day lives we find ourselves not interacting as deeply with our loved ones, which is a problem in general, but poses particular issues for parents raising bilingual children. In this What we love/Lo que más nos gusta episode, we share how we get those conversations going.

Visit our blog post, Conversations & Storytelling: A Resource Guide for Bilingual Kids, to see our recommendations!


Join the Entre Dos Facebook community to share your experiences, questions, and discoveries with us and other parents raising bilingual kids.

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=398Sun, 17 Mar 2019 00:48:44 -050020:16nofullHow do you get your kids to engage with you in the target language? We don’t mean utilitarian exchanges about snacks or watching five more minutes of cartoons but actual conversations about interesting topics, concepts or just life, really. It’s not as easy as it sounds, with our day-to-day lives we find ourselves not interacting … Continue reading "What We Love: Conversation Starters"Entre Dos PodcastThe Bilingual Revolution, Part IIThe Bilingual Revolution, Part IIIn Part Two of our conversation with Fabrice Jaumont – a French educator, researcher and the author of the book The Bilingual Revolution – we talk about what drives parents to undertake the efforts needed to establish dual language education programs and what you can do to get started. We also discuss common misconceptions about dual language programs and the importance of having a long-term vision when establishing these initiatives.

Photo by Jonas Cuénin

If you haven’t listened to Part I, this is a good time to do so!

Further Reading

The Bilingual Revolution

“The Bilingual Revolution” is available in English, Spanish, French, German, and Russian.

Entre Dos listeners can download a free e-copy of the book by visiting tbr-books.org and entering the code Entre Dos Podcast at checkout.

]]>In Part Two of our conversation with Fabrice Jaumont – a French educator, researcher and the author of the book The Bilingual Revolution – we talk about what drives parents to undertake the efforts needed to establish dual language education programs and what you can do to get started. We also discuss common misconceptions about dual language programs and the importance of having a long-term vision when establishing these initiatives.

Photo by Jonas Cuénin

If you haven’t listened to Part I, this is a good time to do so!

Further Reading

The Bilingual Revolution

“The Bilingual Revolution” is available in English, Spanish, French, German, and Russian.

Entre Dos listeners can download a free e-copy of the book by visiting tbr-books.org and entering the code Entre Dos Podcast at checkout.

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=352Thu, 28 Feb 2019 17:39:52 -050017:20nofullIn Part Two of our conversation with Fabrice Jaumont – a French educator, researcher and the author of the book The Bilingual Revolution – we talk about what drives parents to undertake the efforts needed to establish dual language education programs and what you can do to get started. We also discuss common misconceptions about … Continue reading "The Bilingual Revolution, Part II"Entre Dos PodcastThe Bilingual Revolution, Part IThe Bilingual Revolution, Part IDual language education can be a good way to both sustain a cultural heritage and acquire a second language. But if you’ve spent any time looking into these programs, you may have found that they are not easy to get into or they simply don’t exist where you live. In this episode, we speak to Fabrice Jaumont, a French educator, researcher, and author of the book “The Bilingual Revolution.”

Photo by Jonas Cuénin

Fabrice has helped start multiple dual language education programs in New York, and his book serves both as a testament to what a group of parents can do to bring these programs to their public schools and a guide for those who may want to replicate those efforts elsewhere.

Further reading

The Bilingual Revolution

“The Bilingual Revolution” is available in English, Spanish, French, German, and Russian.

Entre Dos listeners can download a free e-copy of the book by visiting tbr-books.org and entering the code Entre Dos Podcast at checkout.

Spanish speakers, we challenge you to read the book en español.

]]>Dual language education can be a good way to both sustain a cultural heritage and acquire a second language. But if you’ve spent any time looking into these programs, you may have found that they are not easy to get into or they simply don’t exist where you live. In this episode, we speak to Fabrice Jaumont, a French educator, researcher, and author of the book “The Bilingual Revolution.”

Photo by Jonas Cuénin

Fabrice has helped start multiple dual language education programs in New York, and his book serves both as a testament to what a group of parents can do to bring these programs to their public schools and a guide for those who may want to replicate those efforts elsewhere.

Further reading

The Bilingual Revolution

“The Bilingual Revolution” is available in English, Spanish, French, German, and Russian.

Entre Dos listeners can download a free e-copy of the book by visiting tbr-books.org and entering the code Entre Dos Podcast at checkout.

Spanish speakers, we challenge you to read the book en español.

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=335Wed, 20 Feb 2019 15:33:01 -050025:50nofullDual language education can be a good way to both sustain a cultural heritage and acquire a second language. But if you’ve spent any time looking into these programs, you may have found that they are not easy to get into or they simply don’t exist where you live. In this episode, we speak to … Continue reading "The Bilingual Revolution, Part I"Entre Dos PodcastOn Heritage, Language and IdentityOn Heritage, Language and IdentityAre your motivations for raising bilingual children emotional or pragmatic? Maybe a little bit of both? We had an interesting conversation with Sabine Little, Lecturer in Languages Education and Researcher at the University of Sheffield, where her research explores the ties between heritage languages and identity.

Sabine’s work also shines a light on how families navigate multiple languages in their homes and the motivations different families have for passing on the heritage language to their children.

Additional Reading


A conceptual framework of heritage language identities.
Source: ‘Whose heritage? Whose inheritance?: Conceptualising Family Language Identities

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]]>Are your motivations for raising bilingual children emotional or pragmatic? Maybe a little bit of both? We had an interesting conversation with Sabine Little, Lecturer in Languages Education and Researcher at the University of Sheffield, where her research explores the ties between heritage languages and identity.

Sabine’s work also shines a light on how families navigate multiple languages in their homes and the motivations different families have for passing on the heritage language to their children.

Additional Reading


A conceptual framework of heritage language identities.
Source: ‘Whose heritage? Whose inheritance?: Conceptualising Family Language Identities

Join the Entre Dos Facebook community to share your experiences, questions, and discoveries with us and other parents raising bilingual kids.

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=318Fri, 01 Feb 2019 16:46:06 -050035:28nofullAre your motivations for raising bilingual children emotional or pragmatic? Maybe a little bit of both? We had an interesting conversation with Sabine Little, Lecturer in Languages Education and Researcher at the University of Sheffield, where her research explores the ties between heritage languages and identity. Sabine’s work also shines a light on how families … Continue reading "On Heritage, Language and Identity"Entre Dos PodcastA Matter of ExposureA Matter of Exposure If you’re raising bilingual children, you’ve likely heard the word exposure over and over again. We need to give our kids exposure to the target language, right? But what is exposure? How is it defined in the context of bilingualism? And more importantly, how much is enough? Does quality matter more than quantity?

In this week’s episode, we’re delving into this topic with Rosario Rumiche, manager of the Language Development Lab at Florida Altantic University, where researchers have been studying how language development is different in children who are acquiring two languages simultaneously.

Action Items From This Episode

  • Face-to-face conversation is key to language development. Give your children opportunities to have as many face-to-face conversations as possible.

  • Speak to your children with a rich and detailed vocabulary. This richness in input will aid their language development.

  • Allow your children to interact with a diverse pool of native speakers.

Join the Entre Dos Facebook community to share your experiences, questions, and discoveries with us and other parents raising bilingual kids.

]]> If you’re raising bilingual children, you’ve likely heard the word exposure over and over again. We need to give our kids exposure to the target language, right? But what is exposure? How is it defined in the context of bilingualism? And more importantly, how much is enough? Does quality matter more than quantity?

In this week’s episode, we’re delving into this topic with Rosario Rumiche, manager of the Language Development Lab at Florida Altantic University, where researchers have been studying how language development is different in children who are acquiring two languages simultaneously.

Action Items From This Episode

  • Face-to-face conversation is key to language development. Give your children opportunities to have as many face-to-face conversations as possible.

  • Speak to your children with a rich and detailed vocabulary. This richness in input will aid their language development.

  • Allow your children to interact with a diverse pool of native speakers.

Join the Entre Dos Facebook community to share your experiences, questions, and discoveries with us and other parents raising bilingual kids.

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=311Wed, 16 Jan 2019 16:49:06 -050017:01nofullIf you’re raising bilingual children, you’ve likely heard the word exposure over and over again. We need to give our kids exposure to the target language, right? But what is exposure? How is it defined in the context of bilingualism? And more importantly, how much is enough? Does quality matter more than quantity? In this … Continue reading "A Matter of Exposure"Entre Dos PodcastHappy Holidays! Our last episode of 2018.Happy Holidays! Our last episode of 2018.

Welcome to our final show of the year!

In this episode, we talk about our holiday traditions and look back at the most important lessons we’ve learned so far while making the show.

We are so lucky to have you as our listeners and are working hard on our  2019 episode lineup. You can stay connected with us during the holiday break on social media. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @entredospodcast. And don’t forget to join our Facebook Group to tell us about your bilingual experience, suggest episode ideas, ask burning questions and more!

]]>

Welcome to our final show of the year!

In this episode, we talk about our holiday traditions and look back at the most important lessons we’ve learned so far while making the show.

We are so lucky to have you as our listeners and are working hard on our  2019 episode lineup. You can stay connected with us during the holiday break on social media. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @entredospodcast. And don’t forget to join our Facebook Group to tell us about your bilingual experience, suggest episode ideas, ask burning questions and more!

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=285Thu, 20 Dec 2018 15:20:24 -050029:28nofullWelcome to our final show of the year! In this episode, we talk about our holiday traditions and look back at the most important lessons we’ve learned so far while making the show. We are so lucky to have you as our listeners and are working hard on our  2019 episode lineup. You can stay connected with us during the holiday break on social media. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @entredospodcast. And don’t forget to join our Facebook Group to … Continue reading "Happy Holidays! Our last episode of 2018."Entre Dos PodcastMusic and BilingualismMusic and BilingualismMusic is one of the easiest ways to start building a connection to language. Even if you’re not a musical person, there’s a universality to music that makes it an effective tool for transferring knowledge. We’ve seen it in our homes.

In this episode, we spoke to Dr. Susanne Reiterer, associate professor at the Faculty of Philology and Cultural Studies and the Center for Teacher Education in the University of Vienna, and to Will Stroet, an award-winning multilingual children’s music singer-songwriter and educator based in Vancouver.

 

You’ll hear about the connection between musicality and language learning and how music can be an effective tool to teach languages.

In preparation for this episode, we asked our listeners to share their favorite music and artists to listen to in their target language. See the full list of bilingual music recommendations. It’s a good one!

 

]]>Music is one of the easiest ways to start building a connection to language. Even if you’re not a musical person, there’s a universality to music that makes it an effective tool for transferring knowledge. We’ve seen it in our homes.

In this episode, we spoke to Dr. Susanne Reiterer, associate professor at the Faculty of Philology and Cultural Studies and the Center for Teacher Education in the University of Vienna, and to Will Stroet, an award-winning multilingual children’s music singer-songwriter and educator based in Vancouver.

 

You’ll hear about the connection between musicality and language learning and how music can be an effective tool to teach languages.

In preparation for this episode, we asked our listeners to share their favorite music and artists to listen to in their target language. See the full list of bilingual music recommendations. It’s a good one!

 

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=255Wed, 21 Nov 2018 05:06:36 -050019:50nofullMusic is one of the easiest ways to start building a connection to language. Even if you’re not a musical person, there’s a universality to music that makes it an effective tool for transferring knowledge. We’ve seen it in our homes. In this episode, we spoke to Dr. Susanne Reiterer, associate professor at the Faculty … Continue reading "Music and Bilingualism"Entre Dos PodcastFamily Dynamics and BilingualismFamily Dynamics and BilingualismWhat does your bilingual family look like? Do you speak only the minority language at home? Do you speak both English and the target language? Do you speak English-only? In this episode, we explore how these family dynamics influence outcomes in bilingualism.

Joining us to discuss this is Dr. Anny Castilla-Earls from the University of Houston, and a group of parents raising bilingual children.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Annick De Houwer

ADDITIONAL READING

The Languages You Speak To Your Bilingual Child, Psychology Today, Oct. 24, 2014

One-Person, One-Language and Your Bilingual Child, Psychology Today, April 1, 2015

]]>What does your bilingual family look like? Do you speak only the minority language at home? Do you speak both English and the target language? Do you speak English-only? In this episode, we explore how these family dynamics influence outcomes in bilingualism.

Joining us to discuss this is Dr. Anny Castilla-Earls from the University of Houston, and a group of parents raising bilingual children.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Annick De Houwer

ADDITIONAL READING

The Languages You Speak To Your Bilingual Child, Psychology Today, Oct. 24, 2014

One-Person, One-Language and Your Bilingual Child, Psychology Today, April 1, 2015

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=239Tue, 23 Oct 2018 03:25:20 -050018:29nofullWhat does your bilingual family look like? Do you speak only the minority language at home? Do you speak both English and the target language? Do you speak English-only? In this episode, we explore how these family dynamics influence outcomes in bilingualism. Joining us to discuss this is Dr. Anny Castilla-Earls from the University of Houston, … Continue reading "Family Dynamics and Bilingualism"Entre Dos PodcastLearning Spanish with the KidsLearning Spanish with the KidsThis week on Entre Dos, we talk to Aileen Passariello-McAleer, of Mama-Lingua. She talks to us about her app, which is aimed at teaching both parents and kids Spanish, as well as her new book Simon Goes To School, which tackles the joys and challenges of attending a dual language school.

You’ll hear Aileen give advice about starting a target language playgroup and her thoughts on dual-language education in the U.S. Hint: she’s very passionate about his subject!

 

]]>This week on Entre Dos, we talk to Aileen Passariello-McAleer, of Mama-Lingua. She talks to us about her app, which is aimed at teaching both parents and kids Spanish, as well as her new book Simon Goes To School, which tackles the joys and challenges of attending a dual language school.

You’ll hear Aileen give advice about starting a target language playgroup and her thoughts on dual-language education in the U.S. Hint: she’s very passionate about his subject!

 

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=224Thu, 04 Oct 2018 02:21:57 -050022:15nofullThis week on Entre Dos, we talk to Aileen Passariello-McAleer, of Mama-Lingua. She talks to us about her app, which is aimed at teaching both parents and kids Spanish, as well as her new book Simon Goes To School, which tackles the joys and challenges of attending a dual language school. You’ll hear Aileen give advice about … Continue reading "Learning Spanish with the Kids"Entre Dos PodcastBilingual HomeschoolingBilingual HomeschoolingThis week on Entre Dos, we talk to Catalina Burton, author of the blog Raising Bilingual Children. There, Catalina chronicles her experiences homeschooling her four-year-old daughter, Mia.

In this episode, Catalina talks to us about her family, why she chose to homeschool and what resources she has found helpful in homeschooling her daughter. She also shared advice for parents considering bilingual homeschooling.

Follow Catalina on Instagram @raisingbilingualchildren. Her account is full of ideas and resources even non-homeschoolers will find useful.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Teachers Pay Teachers

Santillana USA

Wild + Free Community

Free Forest School

José Luis Orozco 

OTHER RESOURCES

Silabario  – Book to teach reading and writing in Spanish.

Letters from Afar – Catalina recommended this beautiful subscription service to teach kids about different parts of the world.

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]]>This week on Entre Dos, we talk to Catalina Burton, author of the blog Raising Bilingual Children. There, Catalina chronicles her experiences homeschooling her four-year-old daughter, Mia.

In this episode, Catalina talks to us about her family, why she chose to homeschool and what resources she has found helpful in homeschooling her daughter. She also shared advice for parents considering bilingual homeschooling.

Follow Catalina on Instagram @raisingbilingualchildren. Her account is full of ideas and resources even non-homeschoolers will find useful.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Teachers Pay Teachers

Santillana USA

Wild + Free Community

Free Forest School

José Luis Orozco 

OTHER RESOURCES

Silabario  – Book to teach reading and writing in Spanish.

Letters from Afar – Catalina recommended this beautiful subscription service to teach kids about different parts of the world.

We want to hear from you! Join the Entre Dos Community on Facebook to share your experiences, questions, and discoveries with other parents raising bilingual kids.

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=210Tue, 18 Sep 2018 19:42:29 -050023:09nofullThis week on Entre Dos, we talk to Catalina Burton, author of the blog Raising Bilingual Children. There, Catalina chronicles her experiences homeschooling her four-year-old daughter, Mia. In this episode, Catalina talks to us about her family, why she chose to homeschool and what resources she has found helpful in homeschooling her daughter. She also … Continue reading "Bilingual Homeschooling"Entre Dos PodcastAuthor Spotlight: Jorge Tetl Argueta and his library of dreamsAuthor Spotlight: Jorge Tetl Argueta and his library of dreamsWe talked to poet and children’s book author, Jorge Tetl Argueta, about why he writes for children and his passion for promoting literacy. Argueta’s poems give us a glimpse of communities that are often misrepresented, erased, and dehumanized in U.S. American literature. His books, which center mostly around his homeland of El Salvador, offer a beautiful counter-narrative meant to build a positive self-image and empathy for our growing immigrant communities.

Jorge Tetl Argueta

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You’ll hear about Argueta’s project, Biblioteca de Los Sueños/Library of Dreams, a safe space for children to read and dream in El Salvador. If you wish to contribute, visit its GoFundMe campaign.

Also, check out the Entre Dos Goodreads collection to see a list of Argueta’s works.

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]]>We talked to poet and children’s book author, Jorge Tetl Argueta, about why he writes for children and his passion for promoting literacy. Argueta’s poems give us a glimpse of communities that are often misrepresented, erased, and dehumanized in U.S. American literature. His books, which center mostly around his homeland of El Salvador, offer a beautiful counter-narrative meant to build a positive self-image and empathy for our growing immigrant communities.

Jorge Tetl Argueta

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

You’ll hear about Argueta’s project, Biblioteca de Los Sueños/Library of Dreams, a safe space for children to read and dream in El Salvador. If you wish to contribute, visit its GoFundMe campaign.

Also, check out the Entre Dos Goodreads collection to see a list of Argueta’s works.

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]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=191Thu, 30 Aug 2018 14:31:04 -050024:44nofullWe talked to poet and children’s book author, Jorge Tetl Argueta, about why he writes for children and his passion for promoting literacy. Argueta’s poems give us a glimpse of communities that are often misrepresented, erased, and dehumanized in U.S. American literature. His books, which center mostly around his homeland of El Salvador, offer a … Continue reading "Author Spotlight: Jorge Tetl Argueta and his library of dreams"Entre Dos PodcastGrowing Up Between Two CulturesGrowing Up Between Two CulturesPaula’s cousin, Juliana, talks about her experience growing up between two cultures. Juli, as she’s affectionately known in her family, was born in the U.S. to a Colombian family. She grew up in Katy, Texas, her first language was Spanish and she attended a dual-language elementary school program, but as she grew older, she began to notice many things that come with growing up between two different cultures and the feeling of not completely fitting into one or the other.

Juliana and her familia.

Now, as she readies to head to college, Juli has come to terms with her identity and feels proud of her two cultures. She offered some words of advice for other kids and gave us some insight into what our daughters and other bilingual kids may experience as they grow up.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Spanglish

]]>Paula’s cousin, Juliana, talks about her experience growing up between two cultures. Juli, as she’s affectionately known in her family, was born in the U.S. to a Colombian family. She grew up in Katy, Texas, her first language was Spanish and she attended a dual-language elementary school program, but as she grew older, she began to notice many things that come with growing up between two different cultures and the feeling of not completely fitting into one or the other.

Juliana and her familia.

Now, as she readies to head to college, Juli has come to terms with her identity and feels proud of her two cultures. She offered some words of advice for other kids and gave us some insight into what our daughters and other bilingual kids may experience as they grow up.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Spanglish

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=177Thu, 16 Aug 2018 01:24:21 -050021:14nofullPaula’s cousin, Juliana, talks about her experience growing up between two cultures. Juli, as she’s affectionately known in her family, was born in the U.S. to a Colombian family. She grew up in Katy, Texas, her first language was Spanish and she attended a dual-language elementary school program, but as she grew older, she began … Continue reading "Growing Up Between Two Cultures"Entre Dos PodcastWhat We Love: Bebé’s First LibraryWhat We Love: Bebé’s First LibraryIn this special episode, Monika and Paula share some of their favorite books in Spanish for babies and young toddlers, and give a few tips on how to choose books for the younger crowd. It’s part of a series we’ll call What We Love/Lo Que Más Nos Gusta.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Mis Amigos by Taro Gomi

Cucú by Yolanda Reyes

Al Galope by Rufus Butler Seeder

Estaba La Rana by Paloma Valdivia y Carles Ballesteros

Los Reyes Magos Llegan de Noche by Manuel Fernández Juncos Music by Braulio Dueño Colón

Diez Deditos de las Manos y Diez Deditos de los Pies/Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox

Buenas noches, Miami by Lisa Bolivar and Matthew Martinez

Arrullo by Maria Saranda

Hay un Ratón en la Casa by Taro Gomi

We are also building a Goodreads library with all of our favorites! Take a look!

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]]>In this special episode, Monika and Paula share some of their favorite books in Spanish for babies and young toddlers, and give a few tips on how to choose books for the younger crowd. It’s part of a series we’ll call What We Love/Lo Que Más Nos Gusta.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Mis Amigos by Taro Gomi

Cucú by Yolanda Reyes

Al Galope by Rufus Butler Seeder

Estaba La Rana by Paloma Valdivia y Carles Ballesteros

Los Reyes Magos Llegan de Noche by Manuel Fernández Juncos Music by Braulio Dueño Colón

Diez Deditos de las Manos y Diez Deditos de los Pies/Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox

Buenas noches, Miami by Lisa Bolivar and Matthew Martinez

Arrullo by Maria Saranda

Hay un Ratón en la Casa by Taro Gomi

We are also building a Goodreads library with all of our favorites! Take a look!

We want to hear from you! Join the Entre Dos Community on Facebook to share your experiences, questions, and discoveries with other parents raising bilingual kids.

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=168Fri, 03 Aug 2018 04:18:09 -050038:27nofullIn this special episode, Monika and Paula share some of their favorite books in Spanish for babies and young toddlers, and give a few tips on how to choose books for the younger crowd. It’s part of a series we’ll call What We Love/Lo Que Más Nos Gusta. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Mis Amigos by … Continue reading "What We Love: Bebé’s First Library"Entre Dos PodcastDecoding the Bilingual Brain: Part IIDecoding the Bilingual Brain: Part IIWhat goes on in our brains when we speak more than one language? Dr. Arturo Hernandez, a professor of psychology and Director of the Laboratory for the Neural Bases of Bilingualism at the University of Houston, has spent 15 years investigating bilingual language processing and acquisition.

This week, in the second part of our interview, we discuss how second-language literacy can aid in cementing a language, the role of age in language acquisition and what expected language development looks like (hint: it’s not linear). Arturo also shares what he’s working on now.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

The Bilingual Brain by Arturo E. Hernandez, Oxford University Press

Age of Acquisition

Biliteracy

The Bilingual Brain, Coursera

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]]>What goes on in our brains when we speak more than one language? Dr. Arturo Hernandez, a professor of psychology and Director of the Laboratory for the Neural Bases of Bilingualism at the University of Houston, has spent 15 years investigating bilingual language processing and acquisition.

This week, in the second part of our interview, we discuss how second-language literacy can aid in cementing a language, the role of age in language acquisition and what expected language development looks like (hint: it’s not linear). Arturo also shares what he’s working on now.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

The Bilingual Brain by Arturo E. Hernandez, Oxford University Press

Age of Acquisition

Biliteracy

The Bilingual Brain, Coursera

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]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=162Thu, 19 Jul 2018 01:53:18 -050032:37nofullWhat goes on in our brains when we speak more than one language? Dr. Arturo Hernandez, a professor of psychology and Director of the Laboratory for the Neural Bases of Bilingualism at the University of Houston, has spent 15 years investigating bilingual language processing and acquisition. This week, in the second part of our interview, … Continue reading "Decoding the Bilingual Brain: Part II"Entre Dos PodcastDecoding the Bilingual Brain: Part IDecoding the Bilingual Brain: Part IWhat goes on in our brains when we speak more than one language? Dr. Arturo Hernandez, a professor of psychology and Director of the Laboratory for the Neural Bases of Bilingualism at the University of Houston, has spent 15 years investigating bilingual language processing and acquisition.

This week, in the first part of our two-part interview, he discusses how the brain is able to process multiple languages, code-switching and his own experience as a multilingual and a parent of bilingual children.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

The Bilingual Brain by Arturo E. Hernandez, Oxford University Press

The Bilingual Brain on Coursera

Code-switching

Please consider helping children who have been detained or separated from their parents at the border by donating books. More info here.

We want to hear from you! Join the Entre Dos Community on Facebook to share your experiences, questions, and discoveries with other parents raising bilingual kids.

]]>What goes on in our brains when we speak more than one language? Dr. Arturo Hernandez, a professor of psychology and Director of the Laboratory for the Neural Bases of Bilingualism at the University of Houston, has spent 15 years investigating bilingual language processing and acquisition.

This week, in the first part of our two-part interview, he discusses how the brain is able to process multiple languages, code-switching and his own experience as a multilingual and a parent of bilingual children.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

The Bilingual Brain by Arturo E. Hernandez, Oxford University Press

The Bilingual Brain on Coursera

Code-switching

Please consider helping children who have been detained or separated from their parents at the border by donating books. More info here.

We want to hear from you! Join the Entre Dos Community on Facebook to share your experiences, questions, and discoveries with other parents raising bilingual kids.

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=152Tue, 10 Jul 2018 18:07:29 -050030:52nofullWhat goes on in our brains when we speak more than one language? Dr. Arturo Hernandez, a professor of psychology and Director of the Laboratory for the Neural Bases of Bilingualism at the University of Houston, has spent 15 years investigating bilingual language processing and acquisition. This week, in the first part of our two-part … Continue reading "Decoding the Bilingual Brain: Part I"Entre Dos PodcastEl MundialEl MundialThe excitement of the World Cup goes beyond futbol. It’s a time every four years when for 90 minutes a stranger may become your best friend, when families and people from all walks of life gather around the television to watch their country’s team play its heart out, when a goal, a win or a nice play fills you with hope. For people living outside their countries, la Copa is also a way to connect to their homeland, and for their kids, a way to learn about their identity.

In this episode, we briefly talked with Paula and her brother about what the World Cup means to them and how it creates opportunities to connect with other countries and our cultural identity.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Colombia

World Cup 2018

Panini Album

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

World Cup For Kids (in English)

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]]>The excitement of the World Cup goes beyond futbol. It’s a time every four years when for 90 minutes a stranger may become your best friend, when families and people from all walks of life gather around the television to watch their country’s team play its heart out, when a goal, a win or a nice play fills you with hope. For people living outside their countries, la Copa is also a way to connect to their homeland, and for their kids, a way to learn about their identity.

In this episode, we briefly talked with Paula and her brother about what the World Cup means to them and how it creates opportunities to connect with other countries and our cultural identity.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Colombia

World Cup 2018

Panini Album

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

World Cup For Kids (in English)

We want to hear from you! Join the Entre Dos Community on Facebook to share your experiences, questions, and discoveries with other parents raising bilingual kids.

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=129Wed, 27 Jun 2018 20:43:28 -050011:51nofullThe excitement of the World Cup goes beyond futbol. It’s a time every four years when for 90 minutes a stranger may become your best friend, when families and people from all walks of life gather around the television to watch their country’s team play its heart out, when a goal, a win or a nice … Continue reading "El Mundial"Entre Dos PodcastRaising Bilingual ReadersRaising Bilingual ReadersReading has many benefits for children, and for bilingual children, reading in the language you’re trying to teach them is a fun, effortless way to help develop and maintain that language. For us at Entre Dos, reading has been an invaluable tool in developing our daughters’ Spanish. In this week’s episode, we speak to Vanessa Nielsen Molina of Sol Book Box, a subscription service that sends one Spanish-language or bilingual children’s book to your home every month.

Vanessa tells us how to choose quality books for children and how to encourage them to become readers. She also shares a few of her favorite children’s books in Spanish.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Sol Book Box

Bilingual Bookworm Email Course

La Siesta Perfecta by Pato Mena, Nube Ocho Ediciones

Daniela Pirata by Susanna Isern-Gómez, Nube Ocho Ediciones

Alma y Cómo Obtuvo Su Nombre by Juana Martinez-Neal, Candlewick

Juana Martinez-Neal

Canticos

Lil’ Libros

La Feria Internacional del Libro, Guadalajara 

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]]>Reading has many benefits for children, and for bilingual children, reading in the language you’re trying to teach them is a fun, effortless way to help develop and maintain that language. For us at Entre Dos, reading has been an invaluable tool in developing our daughters’ Spanish. In this week’s episode, we speak to Vanessa Nielsen Molina of Sol Book Box, a subscription service that sends one Spanish-language or bilingual children’s book to your home every month.

Vanessa tells us how to choose quality books for children and how to encourage them to become readers. She also shares a few of her favorite children’s books in Spanish.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Sol Book Box

Bilingual Bookworm Email Course

La Siesta Perfecta by Pato Mena, Nube Ocho Ediciones

Daniela Pirata by Susanna Isern-Gómez, Nube Ocho Ediciones

Alma y Cómo Obtuvo Su Nombre by Juana Martinez-Neal, Candlewick

Juana Martinez-Neal

Canticos

Lil’ Libros

La Feria Internacional del Libro, Guadalajara 

We want to hear from you! Join the Entre Dos Community on Facebook to share your experiences, questions, and discoveries with other parents raising bilingual kids.

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=124Thu, 21 Jun 2018 04:17:46 -050040:41nofullReading has many benefits for children, and for bilingual children, reading in the language you’re trying to teach them is a fun, effortless way to help develop and maintain that language. For us at Entre Dos, reading has been an invaluable tool in developing our daughters’ Spanish. In this week’s episode, we speak to Vanessa … Continue reading "Raising Bilingual Readers"Entre Dos PodcastCanticos: Sharing culture and building connections through musicCanticos: Sharing culture and building connections through musicMusic is a useful tool to expose kids to language and culture. Singing to or with your child is not only fun, it’s also a way to connect and introduce words, concepts, and sounds.

Susie Jaramillo is the co-founder of Canticos, a company that creates bilingual books, apps and videos for young children based on Latin American nursery rhymes. In this episode, she talks to us about what led her to start her business, how she feels her products create understanding among cultures and her tips for raising bilingual kids.

In May, Canticos became the first bilingual series to form part of Nick Jr.’s preschool app, Noggin. And one of Susie’s books, Esqueletitos/Little Skeletons, was recently named a finalist for an International Latino Book Award.

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]]>Music is a useful tool to expose kids to language and culture. Singing to or with your child is not only fun, it’s also a way to connect and introduce words, concepts, and sounds.

Susie Jaramillo is the co-founder of Canticos, a company that creates bilingual books, apps and videos for young children based on Latin American nursery rhymes. In this episode, she talks to us about what led her to start her business, how she feels her products create understanding among cultures and her tips for raising bilingual kids.

In May, Canticos became the first bilingual series to form part of Nick Jr.’s preschool app, Noggin. And one of Susie’s books, Esqueletitos/Little Skeletons, was recently named a finalist for an International Latino Book Award.

Mentioned in this episode


We want to hear from you! Join the Entre Dos Community on Facebook to share your experiences, questions, and discoveries with other parents raising bilingual kids.

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=84Mon, 11 Jun 2018 14:43:25 -050044:28nofullMusic is a useful tool to expose kids to language and culture. Singing to or with your child is not only fun, it’s also a way to connect and introduce words, concepts, and sounds. Susie Jaramillo is the co-founder of Canticos, a company that creates bilingual books, apps and videos for young children based on … Continue reading "Canticos: Sharing culture and building connections through music"Entre Dos PodcastFrambuesa or Raspberry? Expert Anny Castilla-Earls tells us what we can expect from an emergent bilingual mindFrambuesa or Raspberry? Expert Anny Castilla-Earls tells us what we can expect from an emergent bilingual mindMami, quiero raspberries. Statements like these may make you worry about your child’s grasp of the language you’re working so hard to teach him or her, but much of what worries us as parents of bilingual children is typical of their development. What is expected bilingual development? And what can we as parents do to help our kids maintain the language?

Anny Castilla-Earls is an associate professor and researcher at the department of communication disorders and sciences at the University of Houston. Her research focuses on language development, assessment, and disorders in monolingual and bilingual children. She’s also mom to six-year-old bilingual twins and a passionate advocate for bilingualism.

Aside from telling us about her bilingual family, Anny shared her expertise on raising bilingual children.

We learned that:

  •  Preference for one language doesn’t mean a lack of proficiency.
  • “Language loss” can be a problematic term.
  • Some of the things your bilingual kids say or do aren’t that unusual. No, they’re not confused!
  • Communities have a significant impact in second language development.
  • Showing kids the importance of speaking another language may have lasting effects on their proficiency.
  • Spanglish is a normal result of our environment, not necessarily a limitation of someone’s ability to keep two languages separate – but keeping your child speaking the minority language will help its maintenance.

Mentioned in this episode

Heritage language – A language other than the dominant language (or languages) in a given social context. In the United States, a “heritage language” is any language other than English that is spoken by an individual, a family, or a community.

Code-switching – A linguistic phenomenon in which a multilingual speaker alternates or switches usually between two languages or language varieties or codes during the same conversation.

Sentence recasting – A strategy in which you repair or expand a sentence that the child uses. For example, if a child says, “vamos en papi carro.” The parent may recast or say back the statement as “quieres ir en el carro de papi.”

Language loss – Language loss happens when most of the language proficiency is no longer accessible. It can also refer to incomplete learning of a language spoken in childhood.

Dr. Anny Castilla-Earls earns NIH grant to examine language loss in bilingual children

Just 20 percent of K-12 Students Are Learning A Foreign Language

Raising children bilingually: What parents and educators should know about bilingualism in children (chapter to appear in a forthcoming book) by Anny Castilla-Earls, Ph.D.

We want to hear from you! Join the Entre Dos Community on Facebook to share your experiences, questions, and discoveries with other parents raising bilingual kids.

]]>Mami, quiero raspberries. Statements like these may make you worry about your child’s grasp of the language you’re working so hard to teach him or her, but much of what worries us as parents of bilingual children is typical of their development. What is expected bilingual development? And what can we as parents do to help our kids maintain the language?

Anny Castilla-Earls is an associate professor and researcher at the department of communication disorders and sciences at the University of Houston. Her research focuses on language development, assessment, and disorders in monolingual and bilingual children. She’s also mom to six-year-old bilingual twins and a passionate advocate for bilingualism.

Aside from telling us about her bilingual family, Anny shared her expertise on raising bilingual children.

We learned that:

  •  Preference for one language doesn’t mean a lack of proficiency.
  • “Language loss” can be a problematic term.
  • Some of the things your bilingual kids say or do aren’t that unusual. No, they’re not confused!
  • Communities have a significant impact in second language development.
  • Showing kids the importance of speaking another language may have lasting effects on their proficiency.
  • Spanglish is a normal result of our environment, not necessarily a limitation of someone’s ability to keep two languages separate – but keeping your child speaking the minority language will help its maintenance.

Mentioned in this episode

Heritage language – A language other than the dominant language (or languages) in a given social context. In the United States, a “heritage language” is any language other than English that is spoken by an individual, a family, or a community.

Code-switching – A linguistic phenomenon in which a multilingual speaker alternates or switches usually between two languages or language varieties or codes during the same conversation.

Sentence recasting – A strategy in which you repair or expand a sentence that the child uses. For example, if a child says, “vamos en papi carro.” The parent may recast or say back the statement as “quieres ir en el carro de papi.”

Language loss – Language loss happens when most of the language proficiency is no longer accessible. It can also refer to incomplete learning of a language spoken in childhood.

Dr. Anny Castilla-Earls earns NIH grant to examine language loss in bilingual children

Just 20 percent of K-12 Students Are Learning A Foreign Language

Raising children bilingually: What parents and educators should know about bilingualism in children (chapter to appear in a forthcoming book) by Anny Castilla-Earls, Ph.D.

We want to hear from you! Join the Entre Dos Community on Facebook to share your experiences, questions, and discoveries with other parents raising bilingual kids.

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=61Tue, 29 May 2018 20:08:53 -050052:10nofullMami, quiero raspberries. Statements like these may make you worry about your child’s grasp of the language you’re working so hard to teach him or her, but much of what worries us as parents of bilingual children is typical of their development. What is expected bilingual development? And what can we as parents do to … Continue reading "Frambuesa or Raspberry? Expert Anny Castilla-Earls tells us what we can expect from an emergent bilingual mind"Entre Dos Podcast“Spanish is like a warm croqueta.”“Spanish is like a warm croqueta.”In this episode, we talk about the joys and challenges of raising our bilingual and bi-cultural daughters. We discuss what has worked, what worries us and how dreaming in Spanish can be a cause for celebration.

]]>In this episode, we talk about the joys and challenges of raising our bilingual and bi-cultural daughters. We discuss what has worked, what worries us and how dreaming in Spanish can be a cause for celebration.

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=40Mon, 21 May 2018 19:39:23 -050043:31nofullIn this episode, we talk about the joys and challenges of raising our bilingual and bi-cultural daughters. We discuss what has worked, what worries us and how dreaming in Spanish can be a cause for celebration.Entre Dos PodcastWelcome! ¡Bienvenidos!Welcome! ¡Bienvenidos!Welcome to the first episode of Entre Dos, the podcast about raising bilingual children! Come along with Paula and Monika as they set the stage for a show about the unique educational and cultural challenges that come with sharing language with your little one.

]]>Welcome to the first episode of Entre Dos, the podcast about raising bilingual children! Come along with Paula and Monika as they set the stage for a show about the unique educational and cultural challenges that come with sharing language with your little one.

]]>https://entredospodcast.com/?p=6Tue, 01 May 2018 23:00:29 -050014:06nofullWelcome to the first episode of Entre Dos, the podcast about raising bilingual children! Come along with Paula and Monika as they set the stage for a show about the unique educational and cultural challenges that come with sharing language with your little one.Entre Dos Podcast