Adam Beck, founder of the popular blog Bilingual Monkeys and the lively forum The Bilingual Zoo, provides a roadmap to greater success and joy raising bilingual kids in this practical and comprehensive guide for parents and teachers. A longtime practitioner of bilingual development in children, Beck shares the best of his personal experience as an educator and parent, offering a wealth of actionable advice in his engaging and empowering book. Maximize Your Child's Bilingual Ability will enable you to... Deepen your grasp of the key factors (including the two "core conditions") for successfully nurturing a bilingual childStrengthen your efforts by taking even more mindful and effective action on a regular basisBoost your child's language development, day by day, and bilingual ability over the years of childhoodEmpower your spirit and feel greater motivation, enthusiasm, and perseveranceExperience a more joyful adventure with your child and a richer, closer relationshipPraised by parents of bilingual kids around the world"A must-read for bilingual families. " -Gabi in Argentina"The perfect guidebook for our family's ongoing multilingual journey. " -Jonathan in Japan"A treasure trove of wonderful practical ideas and creative tips. " -Julia in the United States"Definitely the most useful, practical, and motivating book on the market. " -Arancha in Spain"If you are a parent looking to raise your child with two or more languages, look no further. This is the book you need. " -Alisa in France