Why not? It’s much easier to acquire language from the very beginning. Your child will be at their ease in two languages, two cultures. It creates a very natural flexibility. As it stands at the moment in West Kerry your child’s education will be received through the medium of Irish – why not equip your child as best you can?
You’ll be making decisions about your baby’s health and it’s also an opportunity to consider what language you might use with your baby.
Learn more about this stage »It’s not too early to start talking to your baby. Hearing the sound of your voice is important to the little one.
Learn more about this stage »This is a good time to discuss language choice. It’s good to form a habit early on.
Learn more about this stage »You could start reading or singing to your child now. The baby will increasingly hear sounds from the wider world.
Learn more about this stage »If you don’t speak Irish yourself why not ask family or friends to speak Irish with your child when it is born.
Learn more about this stage »However little Irish you may know, speaking some to your baby from birth is important since it gives your baby a great start.
Learn more about this stage »Mimic any sound your baby makes. This will encourage your baby to experiment more with sounds.
Learn more about this stage »Read simple stories with your baby. Go to the library. They have a good collection of childrens’ books.
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