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Tell me your child is french without telling me your child is french 😅

One of the most common myths I hear, as a teacher and a bilingual parent, is that teaching kids two languages will confuse them or delay their speech. In our experience with OPOL, it’s the exact opposite! Our daughter is flourishing in both English and French. 🗣️

Kids are amazing language learners, and with consistency, they can pick up multiple languages without any issues. 💪

What myths have you heard about bilingual parenting? Let’s bust them together!

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Been trying for a couple of days to join /nature and /art both of which have pinned posts asking to comment if you want an invite... I've commented but nothing... Am I missing something? I would love to share my art and nature photography. 🤷🏼‍♀️

ITAP of this flower, a few years ago, while on my honeymoon... I miss having time to focus on my photography

"Ok Charlotte it's time for bed"

"Um wait a minute I'm just doing my planning for my class tomorrow."

I turn around to see Charlotte like this...

"Oh right what are you planning to teach them"

"Well they have a lot to learn about all the things, it might take me a long time. Maybe you just go to bed I will go when I'm done"

"I think you have planned enough for tonight Charlotte"

"But I'm a cool teacher, I have to make good plannings."

#TeachersChild

ITAS while doing photography in the rain 😅

In our home, we combine bilingual parenting with gentle parenting principles. For us, it’s about nurturing our daughter’s emotional well-being while guiding her through both English and French. 💛

Whether we’re setting boundaries or working through a problem, we do it with empathy and open communication. Using both languages in our approach ensures that our daughter feels heard and understood, no matter which language she’s expressing herself in.

Do you practice gentle parenting? I’d love to hear how it works in your home!

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ITAP of a frog

As a bilingual family living in France, raising our children to speak both English and French has always been a priority. My husband and stepson speak French, while I speak only English with our 5-year-old daughter using the One Parent, One Language (OPOL) method.

As a teacher in a bilingual school, I’ve seen firsthand the benefits of this method. Our daughter is not only learning two languages but also gaining the cognitive advantages of bilingualism. 🌍

Are you raising bilingual kids too? Let’s share our stories! Drop a 💬 in the comments and let’s connect!

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ITAP of my daughter taking a photo 😊

Ctrl C, Ctrl V 😜

ITAP and lost my beer, it's his now 🤣

ITAP of the Arc de Triomphe

Wish us luck... It's been a few years since we've had a big sort out of Charlottes clothes and toys... Charlotte is excited about getting some money to buy new toys.. I'm excited to get rid of all the junk that's been taking up space in the basement 🤣

Charlotte is ready to sell all her baby toys at the brocante today 😎🥰

Raising a French child be like...

"It's time for bed Charlotte"

"No Mum, it's time for cheese."

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