If the idea of raising your child in 2+ (or more!) languages fills you with as much anxiety as it does excitement, if you have more questions than you do answers, and if you spend your nights wondering if you’re doing it “right”, we need to talk.
Support for parents who want their child to be bilingual, however they define it.
With so much advice out there (some of it helpful, a lot of it conflicting), it’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind or doing it “wrong.” But there’s more than one way to raise a multilingual child. The way you choose to go about it can be the right way.
You’re definitely not the only parent who’s wondered if you’re messing bilingualism up. You’re not alone in second-guessing.
But I promise you’re doing better than you think.
There's no right way to raise a bilingual child
IN CASE THIS IS THE FIRST TIME YOU'RE HEARING THIS...
If your brain feels like it’s constantly ping-ponging between contradicting tips, 'expert' opinions, and never-ending parenting threads, you're not imagining it.
IT'S ALL NOISE.
You have to be consistent at all times
(And it's exhausting.)
Everything about your child’s bilingualism is a choice. You’ll find pros and cons to every option, every approach, every well-meaning suggestion. Different choices come with different consequences, sure—but ultimately, they’re your choices. No one else’s.
You get to decide what feels right for your child, what works for your family, and what aligns with your values and resources—even if it looks nothing like what other parents are doing.
Only speak the target language at home
Don't dare mix languages in the same sentence
Start with one language first and then start the other
If they're language delayed, it's because of the two languages
Kids are like sponges so don't overthink it
Start early or it won’t stick
It’s fine if they mix languages—it’s totally normal
Language delays have nothing to do with bilingualism
Use OPOL, it's the best and most effective method
Because, duh, it's totally unique and not the same as anyone else's.
And I want you to know that whatever your environment, whatever your abilities, and whatever your goals— you CAN raise a child who speaks more than one language.
It might look different from how you were raised. It might not match what your friends are doing. It might go against what a random stranger online says is “best.” Different doesn’t mean wrong. It just means different.
Hey, I’m Kat — and I want to support you on your journey to raising bilingual (or multilingual!) children.
introducing YOUR MULTILINGUAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Spend any amount of time googling “how to raise a bilingual child,” and you’ll find plenty of information that’s outdated, misinterpreted, or just plain wrong. Bringing Up Bilinguals’ courses and parent workshops are rooted in research and based on the science of bilingualism and language development—so you can make informed decisions that are right for your family.
Courses for bilingual families
At the end of the day, the people most affected by your decisions about bilingualism are the ones in your own family.
That’s why personalized, practical support can help you make informed, confident decisions—so you feel good about your family’s bilingual journey for years to come.
Consultations for busy parents
Raising a bilingual child doesn’t have to mean spending all your free time googling if you're doing it "right", second-guessing every choice, or following strategies that don’t feel right for your family.
I’m here to walk with YOU and offer evidence-based guidance, compassionate support, and practical tools—so your bilingual journey feels natural, sustainable, and joyful for many years to come.
I want your family to be bilingual & stay bilingual
Make sure you're on the right track to raise a bilingual child by discovering the most important things it takes to raise a bilingual child — from goals to environment to exposure!
raising a bilingual child quick-start checklist
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