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@arinola_s Thank you for the kind words about my pregnancy - there's just so many things to consider and plan for when having a baby, and I've really found comfort and encouragement in this community :D And I agree - I have such a strong desire to give my child the gift of bilingualism which...

@jacobtherunner Thank you for the words of encouragement! I've always been embarrassed growing up that my level isn't as proficient as a native speaker, but your comment has given me a new confidence boost, and that it's okay to make mistakes! Hopefully through this process, my Mandarin will...

@sadreamer71 I have read Amy Chua's book a few years ago! Hopefully it's still on my bookshelf and I can peruse that chapter - thanks for pointing that and glad it helped you on your language journey!

@aldredian Thank you for suggesting this blog! It sounds like this author has a very similar experience to myself. As for your question about my parents speaking Cantonese/Toishanhua - Unfortunately they do not live close by, so my son won't have frequent exposure to them. I can only...

I’ve been reading through different posts in this sub, and I have learned so much from this community! I am first-time mom, expecting our baby boy this coming summer, and I would love any advice and feedback on how to raise our son in a bilingual environment. Here is some background information...