Got bilingual parenting questions? We've got answers! For your 'need-answers-fast' type questions, we're now offering these short consultations to get you the help you're looking for. 

Kaila Diaz (M.A.) is a sociolinguist who specializes in childhood bilingualism and family language planning. She has been working with bilingual families since 2016, and doing so even more in-depth after having her own bilingüita in 2019 and going virtual with Bilingüitos shortly after.

So now Kaila is here to answer your bilingual parenting questions in a laid back and low-pressure setting (as if you were chatting over coffee or a drink), but with the professional AND life expertise to back it up!

Feel free to ask questions like:

• I feel like I dropped the ball in the early years, but want to get started now. Where should we start?
• I'm overwhelmed, what should be my next action step?
• Should our family do OPOL or MLAH given XYZ factors?
• We want to use only Portuguese at home, but my in-laws are on our case, what should we do?
• I'm worried about my child's school readiness in English since we only use Polish at home.
• My child tends to respond in English even when we speak to her in Spanish and I know she undertands, what are some strategies I can use?
• Given these XYZ factors, do you think we should pursue immersion schooling?
• We're thinking of homeschooling and want to incorporate as much Spanish as possible, can you help us? 

And anything else that comes to mind as it relates to bilingual parenting, family language planning, raising a bilingual child, etc. If your question goes beyond the scope of our expertise (i.e. atypical language development), we will direct you to the appropriate resources. If your question goes beyond the time constraints of our call, we can book a follow-up call and/or direct you to one of our online workshops or classes, like our signature bilingual parenting digital course.

(PLEASE NOTE, times are listed in ET (Washington D.C. time zone) unless otherwise marked!)

**PS -- This consultation is for parents 

FAQs

Should I book a 20-min or 30-min consultation? Are these short time slots really enough time?

Yes! You'd be surprised how much ground we are able to cover in just 20 minutes! The shorter time slots allow us to offer more afforable consult options, and it helps us get right to the point without wasting your valuable time with chit-chat or other fluff. So if you have a simple question where you just want us to give you your next bilingual parenting action step, start with just a 20 minute consult! 

If you have a multi-part question OR if more than one caregiver will be on the call, we recommend the 30 minute time slot. (We LOVE having both parents / multiple caregivers on the call, it just tends to make conversations go longer.) But you can always start out with a 20-min call even given these factors, if the day/time works better for you. *CURRENTLY ONLY HAVE 20 MIN TIME SLOTS AVAILABLE*

Do I have to book multiple sessions? Will I be obligated to book a follow up? Can I book a follow up?

No, these are meant to be quick and easy; answers fast whenever you need them. No need to follow up unless you want to. However, if we don't get to all of your questions in the allotted time (though we usually do), we'll invite you book another consult for the following week. And even if we do answer your question in full, we invite you to schedule another "check-in" in a few months or so to update us with your progress and we can determine a new action step! But no obligation whatsoever! We're always offering tons of free info via IG and our podcast so that may be all you need for follow-up for a while. 

What's the format of the consult? Do families send in their background information beforehand?

These consultations will be done via Zoom. Please check your confirmation email for details and bookmark the Zoom link for the time of your consultation. And yes, an intake form will also be linked in the confirmaton email so that you can send us your background info and questions beforehand so we can jump right in once the call begins! :)

Should I take notes? Do I need anything else during the consult?

Yes! Take notes however suits you best. We also recommend attending without your cutie pie kiddo nearby,  just so you can focus. But also we've done consults with kids on parent's lap, so don't feel bad if that's how you have to attend. We understand #parentlife, for SURE.

Anything else I should know?

Times are listed in ET (Washington D.C. / NYC time zone) unless otherwise marked! We sometimes have consults back-to-back, so if we're a minute late to let you into the call, please forgive us! We'll make sure to add that minute on to the end to give you your full time slot :)

I have soooo many questions. I basically need "Bilingual Parenting 101."

If you have LOTS of questions and want the whole overview of how to start bilingual parenting with intention, we recommend you check out our comprehensive "Bilingual Parenting Game Plan" digital course! Check it out HERE. Everyone who signs up for a consult with us in 2024 will get a promo code for $39 off the digital course (in other words, the price of this consult goes right back to you!).

Tell me more about Kaila's background with childhood bilingualism. :)

Kaila Diaz (M.A.) is a sociolinguist who specializes in childhood bilingualism and family language planning. She holds an bachelor's degree in Linguistics concentrated in language education, and completed her Master's Degree in 2018 also in Linguistics with a concentration in childhood & family bilingualism.

Kaila herself was raised bilingual (English/Spanish) in Northern Virginia since she was ten months old. She was homeschooled for most of her school years, one of the biggest reasons being that her mom wanted her to have Spanish as a big part of her curriculum, and at the time it wasn't available in any of the local schools. The flexibility of homeschooling allowed for intenational travel during Kaila's childhood, where she has distinct memories of being able to put her bilingualism to use! Later in young adulthood, Kaila lived in three different Spanish-speaking countries between the years 2013 and 2016, where she focused on linguistic fieldwork and early childhood language education. 

Kaila is now raising two bilingüitos (4 years old & a baby) with her husband Alfredo, a native Spanish speaker from Mexico. Together, they run Bilingüitos full-time.

We can't wait to hear more about YOUR bilingual family! Choose a day/time that works for you and let's get to chatting!

Check confirmation email for Zoom link & Intake form -- we also recommend synching the event to your phone calendar :)