'From Julia' Articles

According to a recent Op Ed in the Wall Street Journal, despite the fact that the rest of the world is increasingly bilingual, many Americans not only accept that they only speak English, they defend it (“What if ‘English-Only’ Isn’t Wrong?” August 27, 2010). These English-only Americans believe the rest of the world should, and [...]

Here at Little Pim the office has been buzzing quite a bit lately with the release of DVDs 4, 5, and 6 and many other exciting projects in the works, but we received a special treat today when a “thank you” note from Tori Spelling arrived!
The mom of two children, Liam and Stella, and star [...]

Last week women bloggers from all over the United States (and beyond) descended on New York City for the annual BlogHer conference, a weekend full of fun, learning, and networking. Being based in New York we decided that this would be the perfect opportunity to meet up with some of the wonderful blogging women we’ve [...]

Here’s your chance to win one of the 100% cotton Little Pim Canvas Tote Bags that we wrote about earlier this week. They are perfect for beach trips, grocery shopping, library books, and more. Your little ones will love to see Little Pim’s smiling flace as you take your tote out on the town!
The durable [...]

This summer take Little Pim with you to the beach -or wherever you need to tote kid gear- with our adorable and sturdy Little Pim canvas tote bags featuring everyone’s favorite panda! It’s roomy enough to fit all your beach toys, balls, and of course, groceries. Its super long straps easily hook over any stroller. [...]

Today is Bastille Day, or as the French say, le 14 juillet. On July 14th, 1789 the Bastile prison was stormed and the French Revolution officially began. If you’re lucky enough to be in Paris today you’d be enjoying fireworks, parties, and an incredibly jovial environment.
Today is the perfect excuse to use the French word [...]

Thank you to all of the families who turned out this weekend for Little Pim’s event at Giggle’s new Upper West Side store in Manhattan! We sang songs in French and Spanish, watched some of the new Little Pim DVDs and answered parents’ questions about introducing foreign  language to their kids and raising bilingual families.
We [...]

Hello from the Licensing International Expo, held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas! I’ve been mingling with everyone here from Spongebob to Ugli dolls to Miffy and meeting many large walking furry animals. Little Pim fits right in!
The expo hosts attendees from 98 countries and is one of the largest gathering of [...]

Ils parlent français! They all speak French!

If you follow my blog you already know about the multiple advantages of being bilingual. From improved cognitive development to educational and professional advantages, there are so many reasons to get your child started learning a second language. You may not have known that Gwyneth Paltrow, Johnny Depp and [...]

Giving your child the gift of a second language can start as young as 3 months old! While most parents know early learning is key, we don’t always know where or when to start our children on their foreign language journey.
Music is a simple first step to introducing your child to a new language, and [...]