When it comes to learning Chinese, no two kids are the same—even in the same household. In this episode, Grace shares her personal experience raising bilingual twins—a boy and a girl—and how their Chinese learning journeys turned out to be vastly different.

Grace walks us through the ups and downs, from early literacy milestones to hitting walls and finding alternative paths. This isn’t about reinforcing gender stereotypes—it’s about recognizing that every child has their own rhythm, learning style, and challenges.
Whether you’re raising one child or multiple, this episode offers relatable insights on how to adjust your teaching methods, choose the right tools, and find your child’s unique learning path.

In this episode, we cover:

• How Grace’s daughter and son responded differently to early Chinese instruction
• Why Sagebooks worked for one but not the other—and how they revisited it later
• The role of patience, games, and tutoring in helping a reluctant learner make progress
• What to do when a child forgets characters easily or gets frustrated
• Encouragement for parents: different doesn’t mean delayed or behind
• How to meet your child where they are and still move forward

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