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    Managing new words at daycare (< 2 yrs old)

    @anlytcphil I would have a chat with daycare and ask them what they've noticed and also, what's their experience with managing children from diverse backgrounds. If they are correcting your child, ask them not to. Instead, say, "That's right. It's (insert word)." in English. That way, it's...
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    Trilingual toddler (not OPOL) - not sure if we're going in the right direction

    @trevallion Join this FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bilingualandmultilingualfamilies/permalink/1654815278360624/ So there's someone posting somewhat similar (not exactly) question and quite a few Germans replied there. Top comment "We also live in Germany (🙋‍♂️). English is taught...
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    Need help plan moving fwd w trilingual toddler

    @myfaithislost Just speak Spanish. You live in the US and daycare is going to be English. There's more than enough English exposure.
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    Another question for trilingual families

    @matt11confused Have your husband read this: https://bilingualmonkeys.com/how-many-hours-per-week-is-your-child-exposed-to-the-minority-language/ Tips for the non primary caregiver passing on the minority language. I mean, it wouldn't hurt for you to learn his language but he should learn...
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    Managing new words at daycare (< 2 yrs old)

    @anlytcphil If my son said something to me in English, I usually say, "That's right! It's water." But in my language. If she's old enough, I would also say, "Can you try and say water again?" But again. In my language. When they're under 2, it's a 50/50 chance of them replying back so I don't...
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