The Birch Blog

For parents who want real answers, not generic advice.

Clear guides on reading development, bilingual learning, and school transitions — written like a well-informed friend with a background in early education.

Reading Development

When should I be worried about my child's reading?

A clear picture of what reading looks like at 5, 6, 7 and 8 — the genuine warning signs, and when it's worth asking for help (and from whom).

7 min read  ·  For parents of 5–8 year olds Bilingual Development

Raising bilingual children in Madrid: what's developmentally normal, and what to watch for

Code-switching, smaller vocabularies, the silent period — what's normal and what's worth looking into, with the Madrid school context in mind.

8 min read  ·  For bilingual and multilingual families