by At the start of our journey raising multilingual children, it is often clear that we want our children to understand and speak our language(s) to connect with us and our family. When we live abroad, we also often want to pass on our culture and repeat the traditions we grew up with…because they are […]
Food, Pride, and Family Values
by Food, pride, and family values! Happy Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! It’s a great time to reach out to friends, school, and library and have them join you to explore the fascinating Asian Pacific cultures. First we eat, then we do everything else. -M.F.K. Fisher This quote by Fisher is close to a well-known […]
Teaching Global Citizenship
by We are living in a technology era in which the globe is interconnected. We focus on global growth with greater communication. When we hear the term “global citizenship,” it might sound Latin to many people. But in this digital age, we are all global citizens and we do have a responsibility to make this […]
Be Fearless! Pass On Your Heritage Language and Culture To Your Children
by Happy Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Join us to celebrate the rich cultures in the Asia Pacific region and support the families that are passing on their heritage culture to their children. Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going. – […]
10 Fun Facts About Norway
by Although our cultural heritage has been intertwined with new traditions and customs here in the United States, the influence of Norway remains strong. Ever since I was a little girl, I have enjoyed listening to the stories told by my Norwegian ancestors. Their tales of emigrating in the mid-1800s captivated me. When my family and […]