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The Risks of Overnurturing with Multilingual Parenting

The Risks of Overnurturing with Multilingual Parenting

By Betty
September 10, 2020

Overscheduling our life is like overnurturing. Like overwatering a plant, overnurturing can drown the fresh air & light needed for growth.
Chinese Reading Progress: Videos of My Daughter From Age 3-6 Years

Chinese Reading Progress: Videos of My Daughter From Age 3-6 Years

By Betty
January 28, 2020

These Chinese reading progress videos show how my daughter went from single words to fluid reading. It's humbling and encouraging to see the growth over time!
Surprising Changes in the Last Decade: Family, Career, and Language

Surprising Changes in the Last Decade: Family, Career, and Language

By Betty
January 2, 2020

Starting the year off with reflections of the last decade. Many ups and downs (rock bottom, really) which eventually led to this passion project.
Memory Journal with Letters to Our Children

Memory Journal with Letters to Our Children

By Betty
November 21, 2019

When we are no longer here, I hope this memory journal can help, comfort, and remind our children about meaningful things we learned together.
Happy 6th Birthday, Dear Daughter | Reflections of Our Multilingual Journey

Happy 6th Birthday, Dear Daughter | Reflections of Our Multilingual Journey

By Betty
November 10, 2019

Happy 6th birthday to my daughter! Reflecting on 6 years of our language learning journey.
Auntie’s Advice on Accents: Be Patient, and Take the Time to Listen

Auntie’s Advice on Accents: Be Patient, and Take the Time to Listen

By Betty
September 17, 2019

I asked Auntie if my Chinese accent is improving. She replied in accented English: "I understand what you say. Just like you understand my English, even though this is the best I can do."
Overcoming Asian Guilt on Lunar New Year

Overcoming Asian Guilt on Lunar New Year

By Betty
February 7, 2019

Letting go of guilt over our lack of Lunar New Year decorations and Asian food. Culture can be shared and enjoyed in many ways, and we will make our own family traditions!
Raising Trilingual Children as a Non-Fluent Parent: 8 Lessons Learned

Raising Trilingual Children as a Non-Fluent Parent: 8 Lessons Learned

By Betty
January 26, 2019

Raising multilingual children requires honesty, commitment, and flexibility. Here's a look back on lessons learned with my husband and 2 kids in 2018.
How I Taught My Child 1000+ Chinese Characters as a Non-Fluent Speaker

How I Taught My Child 1000+ Chinese Characters as a Non-Fluent Speaker

By Betty
December 31, 2018

Despite my lack of fluency, my daughter loves to speak, sing, and read Chinese. She knows and understands >1000 characters due to strategies described in this post.
A Letter to My Parents: Why I’m Teaching Your Grandchildren Chinese

A Letter to My Parents: Why I’m Teaching Your Grandchildren Chinese

By Betty
September 20, 2017

After all those years of giving you grief about learning Chinese (among many things), you'd never guess that I'm trying to teach it now. It is difficult, but I have the cutest study buddies, and they're kicking my butt.
From Dead Ends to New Beginnings: How Our Multilingual Journey Began

From Dead Ends to New Beginnings: How Our Multilingual Journey Began

By Betty
March 26, 2017

Our multilingual journey began at what felt like a dead end, but we perservered and remain encouraged about learning Chinese as a family.

Dr. Betty Choi CHALK Academy - 2

Hi! I’m Betty, a Chinese-American mom, believer, pediatrician, and writer.  I’m having fun learning Chinese with my children, and I love sharing multilingual resources and teaching tips!  I hope these ideas can help your family or school! Read More…

Where to buy Korean books for children in the United States? Check out these online Korean boostores

Where to Buy Korean Books for Kids in the United States

Review and comparison of cloth masks for kids

Review and Comparison of Cloth Masks for Kids and Adults

How to Make Chinese Firecrackers – Easy Craft for Lunar New Year (VIDEO)

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