The Tagalog Project

For a multicultural household, holidays are always a combination of traditions. Since we had turkey for Thanksgiving, I wanted to...

Sometimes I get discouraged teaching Isabelle Tagalog, because English is the dominant language in our home. We don’t have any close...

“sadya” is a noun that translates to “with purpose” or “with aim”. Growing up, I hear adults say “sadya” when they don’t want to be...

August is “buwan ng wika” National Language month in the Philippines. Let’s celebrate our many languages with our favorite words. The...

In my family, concepts of sharing are not always equal. My mom is always encouraging me to “magpalamang kana lang, ikaw ang masmatanda”...

The Tagalog Project featured in This Filipino American Life: Episode 89: "Alam ko na kaya mo"

Life with a toddler is probably the toughest part of motherhood. These temperamental creatures can be all laughs and giggles one minute,...

How do you say no to a toddler? Isabelle is at the age were she wants to assert control, so every day is a battle. I say 'no' to this,...