38 Cheyanne Cleyman: Dual-Language Living Across Cultures in a Step Family, part 1

Hey Friend, When kids learn language in a dual-language environment, there are some unique challenges.  Today's guest shares some of her fun, funny, and rewarding experiences in having a complex family.  Cheyanne Cleyman lives with her husband in his home country of Belgium. In today's episode you will learn about how she built connection with a teenage step-daughter that spoke only Dutch while Cheyanne spoke only English. You will learn strategies she uses to build communication when there is dual-language confusion with her 3-year-old, her teen step-daughter, and her husband!  You will enjoy the first half of the conversation today and want to return next time for the conclusion!  Get ready to laugh and see how you can apply these strategies in your home, because everybody needs help in communication!  I encourage to come to this episode thinking, "How does this apply to me?" You will find useful nuggets if you have language learning at any stage going on!  Be sure to join next time to hear the conclusion of this fun conversation!   Thank you for joining today! ~Dinalynn Rosenbush   CONTACT Guest: Cheyanne's podcast:  The Energized Mama and Cheyanne’s Facebook Community   CONTACT Host: Dinalynn: [email protected]   RELATED OR MENTIONED EPISODES: 07 How Language is Learned in a Dual Language Home 08 Bilingual Kids and Speaking Delays in Multi-Language Households 11 Building Deeper connection Through Communication using SIGNS with your Babies 10. 3 Ways to Figure Out What Your Child is Saying When They are Hard to Understand