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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