Does your family or community have multiple languages? Are you wondering how to help your children successfully learn or maintain these languages? Do you want to give your children the gift of bilingualism but don't know where to begin—or how to continue? Every multilingual family has unique language needs. Bilingual Families is a guide for your family. It combines academic research with practical advice to cover the essential elements of successful bilingual and multilingual development. Use this book to: learn to set and achieve language goals; create a "living" family language plan that develops and grows with your family; learn to talk about multilingualism with your children and other important people in their lives, such as teachers and family members; and recognize when further support is needed. An indispensable guide for your linguistic journey.