[THE BITTERSWEET PAST] Raising a Bilingual Fa...

Have you ever seen a ghost? Not just sensed one's presence, but actually seen one with your own eyes? Tiffany's husband Claudio has. In honor of Halloween, today we hear his story on an episode from our archives. It's a story that takes place many years ago, one frigid night in a ...  Show more

It's become something of a tradition here at The Bittersweet Life podcast to air an original radio play at Halloween or Christmas time, by our friends over at AudioImagination77 Productions. You'll be happy to hear that this year is no exception! Katy's brilliant friend Matthew P ...  Show more

There are a lot of benefits to raising a child speaking two or more languages: a better understanding of their culture and their relatives, cognitive benefits and expanded job opportunities. But raising a kid is hard enough in one language. How can a parent be expected to do it i ...  Show more

Have you ever wondered how to raise a child with two languages without causing confusion? In this episode, we dive into the OPOL method, where each parent consistently speaks one language with the child, and discuss how it can be combined with other strategies like “time and p ...

Send us Fan MailCan learning more than 1 language cause delays in a baby's first words? Will raising a bilingual child help them when they start school? What are some myths around bilingualism? In today’s episode, we will chat with a speech-language pathologist to learn more abou ...  Show more