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Cognitive benefits of bilingualism

There are many debates surrounding bilingualism but what is certain is that there are tangible, cognitive and social-emotional benefits associated with being bilingual. Below we will go over how raising...

Social-emotional benefits of bilingualism

Within parent circles, myths and debates about bilingualism are hot topics. However, many concrete social-emotional and cognitive benefits associated with bilingual children are overlooked. This article will take a closer...

Infant Directed Speech helps your baby learn to speak

What is Infant Directed Speech? Infant Directed Speech (IDS), or ‘baby talk’ is a method of communication which makes it easier for babies to pick up on emotional intentions, and...

Why do babies prefer Infant Directed Speech?

What is Infant Directed Speech? Infant Directed Speech (IDS), or ‘baby talk’ is a method of communication which makes it easier for babies to pick up on emotional intentions. Done...

How does non-verbal communication impact infant development?

Non-verbal communication is important because it can indirectly influence your baby’s social, emotional, and language development. Many parents unknowingly use baby signing when they try to communicate with their baby....

Effective ways to teach your child a second language

Bilingualism (and knowing more than one language in general) has many cognitive and social-emotional benefits, but how can we effectively raise bilingual children? We discussed this question with the Curriculum...

EQ is the new IQ – The Rise of Social Emotional Learning

Social emotional learning (SEL) has been a topic of interest in the academic field for many years. Countless studies have linked social and emotional skills to academic achievements and future...

5 things to consider (and questions to ask) when choosing a playgroup

Playgroup was only introduced to Hong Kong in the early 2000s. In fact, Tutor Time Hong Kong was the first to introduce a fully immersive bilingual playgroup to Hong Kong, and it...

Settling the Debate and Myths About Bilingualism

In the field of early education worldwide, there is a common concern among families that introducing multiple languages to their child too early can result in some sort of language...