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🌍 Bilingual Children: Families, Education, and Development
Discover how growing up with more than one language shapes children’s minds, families, and futures.
Multilingualism can emerge in many ways — through family life, education, travel, or community. Regardless of the path, languages matter. The ways we learn, use, and live with different languages profoundly influence our cognitive, social, and emotional development.
In today’s world, we have more control than ever over our language learning experiences. This makes it essential to understand what research tells us about multilingualism, foreign language learning, and their effects on individuals and families.
This book explores key questions that concern parents, educators, and policymakers alike:
- How does bilingualism affect children’s brain development and learning?
- What are the cognitive advantages of growing up with two or more languages?
- How do families navigate decisions about which language to use at home?
- What does science say about the long-term effects of bilingualism?
Grounded in decades of psychological and neuroscientific research, Bilingual Children: Families, Education, and Development offers clarity, reassurance, and evidence-based insight into one of the most fascinating aspects of human development.
👩🏫 About the Author: Dr. Ellen Bialystok, OC, PhD, FRSC
Distinguished Research Professor of Psychology, York University
Associate Scientist, Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest
Dr. Ellen Bialystok is one of the world’s leading experts on bilingualism and cognitive development. Her pioneering research uses both behavioral and neuroimaging methods to explore how bilingualism shapes the brain and mind across the lifespan.
Her groundbreaking discoveries include:
- Differences in the development of core cognitive and linguistic skills in bilingual children
- Evidence that bilingual adults use different brain networks to handle cognitive conflict
- The finding that bilingualism can delay the onset of dementia symptoms in older adults
Her achievements have been recognized through numerous honors, including:
- 🇨🇦 Officer of the Order of Canada
- 🧠 Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
- 🏅 Killam Prize for the Social Sciences (2010)
- 🧩 Canadian Society for Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Science Hebb Award (2011)
- 🎓 Honorary Doctorate from the University of Oslo (2017)
📘 Why You’ll Love This Book
- Written in clear, accessible language by a globally respected researcher
- Perfect for parents, educators, psychologists, and policy professionals
- Bridges scientific evidence with real-world family and educational contexts
- Helps you make informed decisions about language use and learning in your family
➡️ Available now — empower your understanding of bilingualism and child development.
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