Is your little one growing up with more than one language? Are you wondering what’s “normal”, whether you are doing enough, what to expect when they start school in a new language or how you can best support them? Then this workshop is for you!
 
We’ll talk about what bi-/multilingualism really looks like in early childhood - how multiple languages work together in the brain and how you can support your child’s journey without guilt, overwhelming or second-guessing. Together, we’ll bust some of the most common myths that still cause parents to doubt their choices. 
 
You’ll walk away with:
✅ A clearer understanding of why your home language matters - at every stage
✅ Practical, realistic strategies to support your child’s languages 
✅ What to expect when your child starts school in a new language and how to prepare gently
✅ Confidence and clarity to be your child’s language cheerleader - now and in the years ahead.
 
Whether you’re already juggling multiple languages or are just embarking on this journey, this session is a space for honest conversation, practical guidance and supportive connection.
 
You are not alone on this journey and there is no one “right” way to raise a bi-/multilingual child. But there is a way that’s right for your family!
 
Speaker bio: Maria Potvin
Maria Potvin is a linguist, multilingualism specialist and a Cambridge-certified English language trainer with a passion for helping families raise confident and empowered bi-/multilingual children. 
 
A mother of two trilingual+ children herself, Maria understands both the theory and the very real day-to-day challenges of nurturing multiple languages at home. Through her work, she supports multilingual families, caregivers, educators and practitioners in making sense of bi-/multilingual development - offering clear, practical strategies that connect the dots between linguistic research and everyday life.
 
She specialises in building personalised Family Language Plans that help families set realistic goals, create nurturing language-rich environments and embrace their full cultural and linguistic identities with confidence.
 
Maria's mission is simple: to take the guesswork and overwhelm out of raising bi-/multilingual children - and to ensure every child’s voice is heard, honoured and celebrated in every language they speak.

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