Raising a Mandarin-Confident Child When Chinese Is Not Your First Language

Raising a Mandarin-Confident Child When Chinese Is Not Your First Language

Many families want their children to grow up comfortable in Mandarin, but keeping it alive day to day isn't always easy, especially in households where English has become the main language. This session explores what that means for your child's language development and what you can realistically do about it.

• What your home environment can realistically do, even when Mandarin is not the dominant language
• Simple, low-effort ways to keep Mandarin present day to day

This session is designed for parents of children aged 1–6 years old. Seats are limited to 20 on a first-come, first-served basis.

What are the Josiah Parent Conversations?

Josiah Parent Conversations is a small, intimate gathering for parents. Not a lecture, not a workshop. A room where the questions you carry around quietly finally get space to breathe.

Each session explores a topic that parents think about often but rarely get to talk through honestly with someone who understands early childhood. The conversation is moderated and open. Educators are present to listen, reflect, and respond. Not to teach.