In this episode of The Forgotten ECE Podcast, Jamie sits down with developmental psychologist and EdTech innovator Yarden Kedar to explore what it really feels like for bilingual children entering English-speaking environments.

Drawing from both his research and personal experience as a parent, Yarden shares powerful insights into the social and emotional challenges children face in their first months of language transition — from navigating friendships to expressing identity without words.

Together, they unpack:

• What educators often miss when supporting bilingual children
• The hidden emotional load of language acquisition
• How gestures, relationships, and environment shape belonging
• Practical ways educators can create safer, more inclusive spaces

This con ...