Are Multilingual Children “Confused”?
Does multilingualism cause confusion in children? Absolutely now! Let’s take a closer look and debunk this harmful myth.
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.
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 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.
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 article offers a summary of that presentation.
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.
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 three young multilinguals.
Of Gardens, Zucchini, and an Immigrant’s Dream
Moving to our new and definitive house was the pivotal moment of my childhood. My parents had been saving for as long as I could remember and the moving process ended up being long and complicated. What was supposed to be a summer move dragged all the way to December–just in time for Santa Lucia! […]