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In this episode of the Expat Parenting Show, we sit down with Julien Delphy, a father of three, to discuss the untold aspects of fatherhood and the evolving role of modern dads.

Julien shares his journey through parenting teenagers and a newborn, the importance of paternal leave, and how fatherhood has shifted over generations. We dive into real stories about balancing a career and family, the cultural shifts in fatherhood, and why consistency is key in raising children.

Whether you’re a father or a mother, this episode offers valuable insights into the shared responsibilities of parenting and the joys of raising kids.

Episode Chapters:

(00:00-03:44) - Introduction: Exploring Fatherhood

(03:45-08:19) - Untold Stories Between Parents and Children

(08:20-13:39) - Parenting in Two Generations

(13:40-19:29) - What it means to be a FATHER?

(19:30-24:14) - Parent-child Relationship Changes across Generations

(24:15-29:59) - Parental Leave - Should one take it?

(30:00-36:09) -Fatherhood as an Equal Responsibility

(36:10-42:49) - The Joy of Spending Time With Children

(42:50-44:15) - Breaking Societal Pressure on Fathers

(44:16-48:38) - Advice to Parents & Concluding Remarks

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If your child has a speech delay, learn how to support their speech development through the experience of a mother who shares her journey of supporting her second son with speech delay.

In this episode of the Expat Parenting Show, host Ruchi is joined by Jasna, a mother raising two boys in Luxembourg. Jasna shares her personal journey of raising children in a multilingual environment while balancing professional and personal life as an expat. From navigating the challenges of the pandemic to addressing her younger son’s speech delays, Jasna provides valuable insights for parents raising children in diverse linguistic and cultural settings.

The episode covers essential topics like:

- Differences in child-rearing between North Macedonia and Luxembourg - The importance of maintaining the mother tongue in a multilingual setting - Challenges of raising children during the COVID-19 pandemic - Strategies for early detection of language developmental delays - Practical tips for engaging children in language learning and overcoming speech delays Episode Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction of the guest & setting the context 5:00 - Moving from Macedonia to Luxembourg: A Parenting Journey 12:30 - Parenting in a Multilingual Environment: The Challenge of Language Input 20:45 - The Impact of the Pandemic on Children’s Social and Language Development 30:00 - Overcoming Language Delays: Early Detection and Solutions 42:00 - Importance of Mother Tongue in a Multilingual Family 50:00 - The Role of Educational Support and Therapy for Speech Delays 51:00 - Encouraging Multilingualism: Advice for Expat Parents Don’t forget to like, share, and SUBSCRIBE to stay updated with the latest episodes of the @expatparentingshow !

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Join us in this enlightening episode of our podcast, as we dive into the challenges and triumphs of expat parenting with our guest, Suheyla Traore, a Turkish expat living in Luxembourg. Explore the unique journey of mindful parenting, where we delve into the experiences of a Muslim family adapting to life in Europe, a place where Islam is not the predominant faith. Our guest, Suheyla, shares her insightful stories on nurturing Islamic values within her children amidst a multicultural environment. Learn how Suheyla and her family balance the integration of their cultural and religious practices with the diverse community around them, fostering a sense of identity and belonging. This episode provides valuable perspectives on maintaining religious traditions and values in a secular setting, offering support and guidance for Muslim families navigating similar challenges abroad. Happy listening! :) Episode Chapters: (00:00:00-00:01:26) - Highlights from the Episode (00:01:27-00:05:48) - A little background of Suheyla's life and her relocation to Luxembourg (00:05:49-00:07:24) - Nuances of raising children in a culture different from one's own, balancing safety, independence, and cultural integration (00:07:25-00:10:29) - Overlap of Cultural and religious values in parenting (00:10:30-00:11:31) - Natural inclination of kids to play with children coming from same culture (00:11:32-00:15:32) - Impact of Grandparents on Children's lives (00:15:33-00:20:16) - Inculcating cultural values through exemplification (00:20:17-00:28:42) - Mindset of Global South and Global North and the associate value systems; Cross cultural learning in kids (00:28:43-00:42:07) - Effects of Pop culture and Consumerism in children - cosmetic industry targeting young girls, violent video games & more (00:42:08-00:46:19) - What is Islam? (00:46:20-00:47:03) - Foundational principles of respecting diverse religions and perspectives in a multicultural setting (00:47:03-00:49:01) - Use of native languages to connect children with their heritage & extended family members (00:49:01-00:50:05) - Challenges and rewards of raising children in a religiously and culturally diverse environment (00:50:05-00:57:01) - Benefits and the dangers of screen time (00:57:01-01:00:00) - Fostering Inter-Generational Dialogue (01:00:00-01:12:51) - Advice for parents & Concluding Remarks Suheyla's Instagram Profile - Her Patisserie Page