When I became a parent, I found myself thinking about something many Armenian families quietly carry with them — how do we pass our language on to the next generation?

Growing up, Armenian was more than just words. It was family conversations, stories, songs, traditions, and a connection to who we are. But raising children in the diaspora, I realized how easily that connection can become harder to maintain.

I wanted my child to grow up hearing Western Armenian naturally — not only during visits with grandparents or on special occasions, but as part of everyday life through play, curiosity, and learning.

When I searched for resources, I found very few modern, child-friendly learning tools created specifically for Western Armenian families. So I decided to create one.

Little Hye Learning began with a simple goal: to make Armenian learning feel joyful, approachable, and part of everyday family life.

My First Armenian Words is our first step in that journey — helping little ones hear, recognize, and grow up with Armenian from the very beginning.

Because language is more than words. It is identity, belonging, and a gift we pass forward.