EPISODE 11 - Being Bilingual

Hearing your children speak in any language for the first time can be really special. Whatever they say, that connection through language is one of the most exciting developments for our little people. So how do you teach your kids not one, but two languages? And what does it mean for their schooling and their connection to the culture of both languages? Broadcaster Stacey Morrison describes her vision to bring up their three children as native Te Reo speakers and the journey they embarked on to make it happen. Tui’s mindful moment centres on the language of love and how listeners can practise self care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices