Practical articles for Haitian American families and bilingual parents. Tips on teaching Haitian Creole at home, raising bilingual kids, and early childhood education research.
Mother's Day is May 10. We made a free printable card in Kreyòl and English so your kids can give manman something that actually fits Haitian American homes. Print, color, fold, give.
Get the free cardA plain-English summary of decades of research on raising bilingual kids. Brain benefits, the myth of confusion, what actually works for heritage languages, and what to do as a parent if you have 15 minutes a day.
Read the full postA working dad reviews the four bilingual learning apps actually worth your time, plus the two that are not. Includes Duolingo Kids, Lingokids, Gus on the Go, and TiLespri. Honest pros and cons. A quick decision tree at the end if you only have 30 seconds.
Read the full reviewMost Haitian American parents want their kids to speak Kreyol. The challenge: school is in English, friends are in English, even Grandma is starting to slip into English. Here's a practical 5-step routine that works for busy families, no expensive tutors required.
Read the full postThe free webapp runs in your browser. ABCs, numbers, math, colors, and stories in English and Haitian Creole.