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Multilingual Children

Are Multilingual Children “Confused”?

Does multilingualism cause confusion in children? Absolutely now! Let's take a closer look and debunk this harmful myth.

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Multilingual Children

Morning and Evening Routines for Multilingual Children

This article offers simple morning and evening routines to support the home language in multilingual families. Through songs, reading, word games, and daily rituals, parents can create consistent, meaningful moments for language use.

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Multilingual Children

Reading Out Loud in Multilingual Families: Why, When, Where and How

Why is reading out loud one of the best ways to cultivate minority languages with multilingual children? In this article, I explain the cognitive and linguistic benefits of reading out loud and give you some practical tips on when, where, and how to read in the minority language with your

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Multilingual Children

Routines, Games, and Books for Multilingual Families

The key to long-term success in multilingual families is integrating consistent, everyday actions and habits into your family life. In this article, you’ll find simple, practical ideas for routines, games, and books in Italian to enjoy with your children.

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Multilingual Children

What Are the Benefits of Multilingualism for Our Children?

On April 5, 2025, I led an introductory webinar for a series of workshops dedicated to multilingual families, organized in collaboration with Collina Italiana, a language school based in New York. I talked about the benefits of bilingualism and multilingualism, both for children and for society as a whole. This

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Italian Citizenship by Marriage, Multilingual Children

How to Register a Foreign Birth Certificate in Italy: A Step-by-Step Guide for Italian Parents Abroad

If you are an Italian parent living abroad, the first step to obtain an Italian passport for your children is to register their birth with the appropriate authority. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it.

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Multilingual Children

My Do’s and Don’ts When Raising Multilingual Children – Part 1

Like most things in parenting, raising multilingual children does not come with a manual. Are you feeling overwhelmed and don't know where to start? In this series I provide seven simple do's and don'ts when raising multilingual children, based on my academic expertise and my experience as a parent to

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Italian Citizenship By Descent, Italian Citizenship by Marriage

What Is an Apostille and Do I Need One?

What is an apostille? Do I need one? And if I do, where do I get it? Find all the answers in this post!

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Multilingual Children

Of Gardens, Zucchini, and an Immigrant’s Dream

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Anna Aresi provides Italian translation services worldwide, multilingual family support and Italian language classes for children and adults in Rhode Island, USA.

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