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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 !