{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Spanish for Children and Families","title":"When Your Partner Feels Excluded","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1225,"description":"Welcome back to the Spanish for Children and Families podcast! In this exciting return episode, we dive into a topic that isn't often discussed but is crucial for many bilingual families: when the partner who doesn't speak Spanish feels excluded. As a Spanish language coach with over 21 years of experience, I share practical strategies and heartfelt advice to help you navigate these challenges and strengthen your family's bilingual journey.Episode Highlights:Catch-Up: Why I paused the podcast and what’s coming next, including the launch of a new program and podcast for adults called Transforma.The Excluded Partner: The first major challenge discussed is when a partner who doesn’t speak Spanish feels left out during family conversations conducted in Spanish.OPOL Strategy: How the One Parent, One Language method can help balance language use and make your partner feel more included.Cultural Inclusion: Tips on involving your partner in cultural activities and traditions that might otherwise feel foreign to them.Joint Parenting in Bilingual Development: Encouraging your partner to be part of language goals and discussions, ensuring they’re an active participant in your child’s bilingual development.Building Confidence: Strategies for helping your partner gain confidence in engaging with your children in Spanish, including learning the language together and creating a supportive, judgment-free environment.Social Settings: Navigating social events where Spanish is the dominant language and how to make your partner feel more comfortable and included.Resources Mentioned:Book Recommendation: El Ratoncito Pérez y the Tooth Fairy by Jane Cadwallader and Gustavo Mazali – A bilingual book that’s perfect for sharing with your children and teaching them about both Spanish and English traditions.https://www.amazon.com/El-Ratoncito-Perez-Tooth-Fairy/dp/0545162270Upcoming Episodes: Stay tuned for a special episode where I’ll read El Ratoncito Pérez y the Tooth Fairy, complete with...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/WytrT-CekcNq6qjuw5PEs7nDA1DIyK9xdYrWulS_ykg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83MWJi/ZmQzZWE3MzAyZjQy/MTk5ZDk1MThhZTM4/YTFkMS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}