Raising Healthy Kid Brains with Amy Nielson

Anna Rita Pergolizzi-Wentworth joins Amy Nielson on the Raising Healthy Kids Podcast to discuss Why Every Child Should Learn a Second Language. Have you ever wondered if learning a second language is just a “bonus” activity for overachieving kids and parents? I know I used to think that way. But it turns out, learning multiple languages has tremendous benefits for children’s brain development, especially when started at an early age.

Anna Rita is the Regional Managing Director of Green Ivy International School and Interim Head of School at Pine Street School. As an expert in multilingual education, we explore the incredible power of learning languages in childhood. Anna Rita shares why the ages of 0-6 are a critical window for language acquisition, how bilingualism enhances executive function and cultural understanding, and the long-term cognitive benefits of speaking multiple languages.

Whether you’re considering language immersion school, learning a heritage language at home, or simply want to give your child’s brain a boost, this episode will open your eyes to the world of possibilities in multilingual learning. Get ready to be inspired to help your child become a global citizen!

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