Wow! I just read a great article on strategies for raising a strong bilingual child. I just had to share it with you. Many of the strategies fit well with just plain old good parenting for strong language development. Check it out here.
Take a look at this video about Cornerstone School, a school seving students from a poor, urban area. This school in Detroit sends messages of the value of high educational achievement in everything it does. From the signs on the walls, to the courses it offers, to the partnerships with parents...it oozes with strong messages that education is key to success. Think about these messages, Mom and Dad, and bring it up a notch in your homes! Let your children know that you value education and that you expect them to do the same! More power to you and to your children, our future leaders!
I sat down this morning with a cup of lemon tea and began reading Gary Kleiman's book Pregnant...a Field Guide to Fathering. What a delight!! I was entertained. I was inspired. I was amused. I was impressed. He is a spirited writer with a lot to say not only to dads but to moms, too.
Gary's approach to fathering is lighthearted yet it sends a deep message: spend time with your children. He writes well and peppers his work with stories of his own experiences. This easy read is a must for every father and more importantly to every daddy-wanna-be! His writing is totally free of gender bias. He speaks to raising children and the importance of sharing and learning together all life experiences. Read this one, Readers, whether you are a dad, a mom, or a grandparent! You will love it!! Thank you, Gary, for sending me your book.
You can check out Gary's book here. So, grab of cup of tea, cozy up in a comfortable chair and get ready for a unique, delightful journey into parenthood!
