Raising a Bilingual Child by Barbara Zurer Pearson Summary
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Debunking myths with science, Pearson's guide empowers parents to raise confident bilingual children. Research shows bilingualism enhances cognitive skills - yet 70% of parents worry it causes confusion. Did you know bilingual children often excel at multitasking? Your child's superpower awaits.
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The Bilingual Brain: A Cognitive Powerhouse
What if your child could navigate multiple cultures effortlessly, think more flexibly, and potentially delay cognitive aging by four years? This isn't wishful thinking-it's the scientifically-backed reality for bilingual children. When two languages coexist in one brain, they don't simply occupy separate mental territories. Modern brain imaging reveals a fascinating interplay: core grammar processing areas serve both languages, while vocabulary shows more separation. Learning two languages requires more neural effort than one, but not twice as much-each language contributes additional mental resources. The bilingual brain constantly juggles languages, deciding when to suppress one or allow both to remain active. This ongoing mental workout strengthens executive function, particularly attention control and task-switching. Code-switching-seamlessly moving between languages-isn't linguistic confusion but a sophisticated skill mastered only after achieving proficiency in both languages. It follows precise grammatical rules rather than occurring randomly. This constant language juggling creates "cognitive reserve"-a kind of mental resilience that protects against cognitive decline. Bilingual seniors develop dementia symptoms an average of four years later than monolinguals-a benefit no known medication can match. Scientists have observed structural changes in bilingual brains, including increased density in areas associated with language processing and executive function. These changes appear most pronounced in early bilinguals but can occur at any age.
The Child's Language Learning Superpower
Debunking Bilingual Myths
Creating Your Bilingual Home
The Hidden Cognitive Benefits
Navigating Language Resistance
Bilingualism as Cultural Bridge
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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