In this episode of Real Moms Talking Multilingual, I talk with a Serbian mom married to an English partner, raising their children bilingually in London.

We explore how to balance a dominant language like English while intentionally preserving a heritage language, and what it really means to respect your partner’s language and culture while preserving yours —without pressure, forcing, or guilt. She shares honest insights into motivating kids naturally, navigating school, and keeping Serbian alive in everyday family life.

She also introduces Mali Bilingual, a school she founded in Serbia for children growing up abroad with Serbian roots, and shares her perspective on literacy and learning multiple scripts—something many multilingual families face.

A thoughtful, reassuring episode for parents raising bilingual kids and trying to do it with balance and heart.