016: How 1 Bolivian Couple is Raising Fluently Bilingual Kids
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Episode 16 is the story of a Bolivian - American couple Patricia and Juan Pablo, who despite being born in the same city & country, grew up with very different family traditions & but are now forging their own path & traditions as a family, raising 2 kids. We talk about: How they met & maintained a long distance relationship (she was in Virginia & he was in Bolivia) up until 1 month before having their first child together How Juan Pablo proposed via regular snail mail over 3700 miles away Why it was important for them to raise bilingual children who fluently speak, write & understand 2 languages How they made their own path as a couple despite having different traditions and upbringing What they've learned after 10years of marriage and advice for other multicultural couples See their photos & learn more HERE
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