Expat Parenting Show

Ep10 : Mindful Parenting- Cultivating Cultural Values Abroad


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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

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Expat Parenting ShowBy Ruchi Jaju