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Quiero un Panino con Cheese
Ever tried answering the question “Where are you from?” and gave a 10-minute monologue? Ever caught yourself switching between three languages in the middle of a sentence? Ever wondered what home really means when you’ve had more than one?
If so, welcome to Quiero un Panino con Cheese, the podcast for parents, kids, and families living the beautiful chaos of multicultural life.
Hosted by Gaia Striano and Hazel Swayne, two moms who have raised children across borders, this show explores the joys and challenges of Third Culture Kids—kids who grow up between cultures, languages, and identities.
Quiero un Panino con Cheese
Lost and Found in Translation
Navigating the journey of raising bilingual children comes with its own unique set of challenges — and joys!
In this episode of "Quiero un Panino con Cheese," we dive into our personal experiences of living across borders and growing up in multilingual households. We share the triumphs, the frustrations, and the surprising moments that come with communicating with our kids in more than one language.
Join us as we explore a range of lively topics, including:
- Balancing language goals with real-life communication.
- Strategies for nurturing bilingualism at home.
- The surprising cognitive advantages of multilingualism: Are bilinguals better at certain tasks?
- How the brain processes and stores new languages.
- Why motivation matters in language acquisition.
- The impact of environment and circumstances on our kids’ communication skills.
- Practical tips and tricks to make language learning a natural part of everyday life.
As parents navigating multilingual worlds, it's easy to worry about making mistakes or "doing it wrong." But in this conversation, we reflect on how a relaxed, flexible approach might be the secret to helping our children fall in love with languages and with learning itself.
Tune in for a heartfelt and inspiring discussion filled with real talk, relatable stories, and actionable advice!
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Please hit the follow button and enter our crazy, multilingual, international world and explore these questions and so much more as we open up about our personal experiences over a cup of coffee, Americano, espresso, cafe solo, or whatever gets you moving!