“Rahul is a sweetheart! He let Leila have the train,” I declare proudly as he hands back her toy upon request. “Thanks Rahul.” I continue. “Afu BOY,” he quickly corrects me, worried. (He calls himself Afu; the Sichuanese version of his Chinese name.) “Yes. Afu boy.” I confirm, without going into how he can also … Continue reading Oh Boy!
Tag: Multicultural
Competitive Advantage: A Guest Post by Desi of Valentine 4
As Part of the series: A Monday Morning Guest Post in Multicultural Mothering. Desi posted this on her blog yesterday; it's the second time she has written about the controversial book "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother", by Amy Chua, a book I have heard a lot about and . Check out her post for … Continue reading Competitive Advantage: A Guest Post by Desi of Valentine 4
Only French?: A Guest Post by Pascaline
(As part of the series: A Monday Morning Guest Post in Multicultural Mothering) Pascaline: Born in Greece, I grew up in a bilingual French / Greek environment. I lived between Greece, Africa and France. My husband, "I", French of Lebanese and Syrian origin is also multilingual: French/English/Arabic, and has lived in France, Africa and Canada. … Continue reading Only French?: A Guest Post by Pascaline
Thoughts on Learning 3 Languages: A Guest Post by Catherine Walter
(As part of our series: A Monday Morning Guest Post in Multicultural Mothering) ------- Catherine Walter: I'm a mom of twins living in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I grew up in NYC and spent most of my formative years there although I was born in Warsaw, Poland. My husband is German. And my identical … Continue reading Thoughts on Learning 3 Languages: A Guest Post by Catherine Walter
Far From Home: A Guest Post by Kalley Hoke
(Welcome to the 5th in our series: A Monday Morning Guest Post in Multicultural Mothering. You can find Kalley’s cullinary adventures at http://www.ianandkalley.com/kalleycuisine/) Kalley: I grew up on a cattle ranch near Steamboat Springs, Colorado. I couldn’t wait to leave my small home town after graduating from high school and attended university outside of Los … Continue reading Far From Home: A Guest Post by Kalley Hoke
How to Raise a Multilingual Child: A Guest Post by Maro Adjemian
(Welcome to the fourth in our series: A Monday Morning Guest Post in Multicultural Mothering) Maro Adjemian: I speak English, French, Spanish (although it's getting rusty), and not as much Italian as I should. I grew up in small towns not far from Ottawa, first on the Quebec side and then on the Ontario side, … Continue reading How to Raise a Multilingual Child: A Guest Post by Maro Adjemian
Seiyan says “NO!”: A Guest Post by Alisha Nicole Apale
Welcome to the third in our series: A Monday Morning Guest Post in Multicultural Mothering. Alisha Nicole Apale: Started out in a small town. Grew up with people who have the opportunity to matter. Bought a plane ticket. Traveled far. Saw another side to the narrative of privilege I’d been grazing on for nearly two … Continue reading Seiyan says “NO!”: A Guest Post by Alisha Nicole Apale
Mooo or Merrhh?: A Guest Post by Patricia
I'm very happy to post this piece by Patricia who I first met at school in Zambia; the second in our series: A Monday Morning Guest Post in Multicultural Mothering. Patricia: I was born in the Dominican Republic to a Dominican mom and Peruvian dad. I left DR when I was six years old and … Continue reading Mooo or Merrhh?: A Guest Post by Patricia
I Won’t Be Able To Write For Your Blog: A Guest Post by Pascaline
Pascaline: Born in Greece, I grew up in a bilingual French / Greek environment. I lived between Greece, Africa and France. My husband, I, French of Lebanese & Syrian origin is also multilingual: French/English/Arabic, and has lived in France, Africa and Canada. We are both what some people call “Third culture kids,” our parents being … Continue reading I Won’t Be Able To Write For Your Blog: A Guest Post by Pascaline
Introducing: A Monday Morning Guest Post in Multicultural Mothering
Introducing: A Monday Morning Guest Post in Multicultural Mothering As a Zambian of Indian descent married to M, French of Lebanese heritage now living in China, Multicultural and as an extension Multilingual parenting, is our reality. Questions that arise out of this scenario are always on my mind. How will L and R deal with … Continue reading Introducing: A Monday Morning Guest Post in Multicultural Mothering
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