Is raising a child bilingual good for them?

02/10/2024 5 min Episodio 30

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In the 30th episode, I explore the myths and theories around raising a child bilingual and ultimately explore whether it is good (or bad!) for them.Book in a parenting coaching session ⁠here⁠Check out our website for more resources and tools at ⁠www.evidencebasedparentingau.com⁠Follow us out on socials at ⁠@evidencebasedparentingau⁠ on Instagram and Tik TokReferencesBain, B., & Yu, A. (1980). Cognitive consequences of raising children bilingually: One parent, one language. Canadian Journal of Psychology/Revue canadienne de psychologie, 34(4), 304.Lee, M., Shetgiri, R., Barina, A., Tillitski, J., & Flores, G. (2015). Raising bilingual children: A qualitative study of parental attitudes, beliefs, and intended behaviors. Hispanic journal of behavioral sciences, 37(4),503-521.King, K., & Fogle, L. (2006). Raising bilingual children: Common parental concerns and current research. CALdigest Series, 2(1), 2-3.