With the use of Spanish language in American politics gaining recent national media attention, the use of the two languages has sparked debates across political stages, school boardrooms and dinner tables throughout the country.

"Florida International University linguist Melissa Baralt, who is studying the effects of bilingualism on the neurodevelopment of preterm infants, offers five tips for parents to promote successful bilingualism in their kids starting at home.

1. Talk to your child in Spanish.

2. Make sure your child responds in Spanish when spoken to in Spanish.

3. Read in Spanish. 

4. Talk to your child about the importance of using both languages.

5. Promote bilingual pride identity within yourself and in your child as well."

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