Culture Clash Parenting

著者: Astrid Block & Marisa Raymond
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  • Welcome to Culture Clash Parenting, the podcast where two friends, Marisa and Astrid, share their experiences raising children in foreign lands. With humor, heart, and over a decade of parenting wisdom, they navigate the challenges of blending cultures, overcoming language barriers, and juggling traditions. Whether you’re living abroad, planning an international move, or just curious about parenting across cultures, join us for practical tips, heartwarming stories, and plenty of laughs as we dive into this wild adventure together!

    © 2024 Culture Clash Parenting
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Welcome to Culture Clash Parenting, the podcast where two friends, Marisa and Astrid, share their experiences raising children in foreign lands. With humor, heart, and over a decade of parenting wisdom, they navigate the challenges of blending cultures, overcoming language barriers, and juggling traditions. Whether you’re living abroad, planning an international move, or just curious about parenting across cultures, join us for practical tips, heartwarming stories, and plenty of laughs as we dive into this wild adventure together!

© 2024 Culture Clash Parenting
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  • Episode 4: Holidays Part 1 - Keeping Holiday Traditions Alive Across Cultures
    2024/11/26

    In this episode, we kick off our holiday series with a lively discussion about blending and preserving holiday traditions from our cultures. We specifically talk about three favorites (that all revolve around food!): Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Chandeleur. We share our experiences as parents navigating holiday celebrations across countries and traditions and how we're teaching our kids the meaning behind each holiday while juggling the busy season.

    Tune in to hear our stories, laughter, and tips for making the holidays meaningful, no matter where you are.

    Topics Discussed:

    • The challenges and joys of blending holidays from multiple cultures
    • How food traditions create connection during the holiday season
    • The differences between European and American celebrations of Thanksgiving, Halloween, and Chandeleur
    • Teaching kids about gratitude, family, and cultural traditions

    Vocabulary Shared in This Episode:

    • Thanksgiving (English): A harvest holiday centered around gratitude, food, and family gatherings and celebrated on the 4th Thursday of November
    • Das Erntedankfest (German): Literally "the harvest thank festival," a religious harvest celebration
    • Halloween (English): Celebrated on October 31, known for costumes, candy, and spooky fun. In other traditions, this day is observed as Samhain or All Hallows’ Eve, marking a time to honor the dead and the transition into winter.
    • Trick or Treat (English) / Un bonbon ou un sort (French): The iconic phrase kids use to ask for candy
    • Allerheiligen/Toussaint (All Saints’ Day): Celebrated on November 1, a day to honor the dead and remember loved ones who have passed away, often marked by visiting cemeteries and leaving flowers.
    • Sankt Martin/Martinstag (German): Celebrating Saint Martin of Tours on November 11th with lantern parades and baked treats
    • Weckmann (German): A sweet bread shaped like a gingerbread man with a pipe, traditionally given on Sankt Martin's Day
    • Chandeleur (French): Also known as Candlemas, a Christian holiday commemorating the presentation of Jesus at the temple. In modern France, it is primarily celebrated by making and eating crêpes, with traditions like flipping crêpes for good luck.

    We Want to Hear from You:
    What are your favorite holiday traditions, and how do you keep them alive across cultures? Do you celebrate any of the holidays we discussed, or have a unique tradition to share? We’d love to hear your stories! Send us a message or tag us on Instagram to join the conversation.

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    We want to hear from you! Share your personal stories of parenting across cultures or suggest topics for future episodes!

    And don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe and leave us a review.

    Connect with Us:

    • Instagram: @cultureclashparenting
    • Email: cultureclashparenting@gmail.com

    This episode was loving produced by Marisa & Astrid.
    Music and editing by
    Lonely Heaven Music

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    54 分
  • Episode 3: Parenting In Translation
    2024/11/13

    Episode 3: Parenting in Translation – Why One Word Means So Much Across Cultures

    In this episode, we dive into the fascinating differences in how the concept of "parenting" varies across cultures, starting with a surprising fact: the word "parenting" doesn’t even exist in some languages, like French and German! We discuss how these linguistic differences reflect deeper cultural expectations around raising children and the role of parents. From whether parents should help with homework to when kids are expected to walk to school independently, we share our own experiences and insights as expats navigating parenting in new cultures.

    Topics Discussed in This Episode:

    • The absence of the term "parenting" in French and German, and what it reveals about cultural values
    • Different expectations around parental involvement in homework
    • Balancing independence and guidance, especially in school and social settings
    • How language and culture influence perceptions of "good parenting" and autonomy

    Vocabulary Shared in This Episode: Parenting/Parenthood

    • French: "La parentalité (parenthood) and “élever” (to raise)
    • German: “Die Elternschaft" (parenthood); Die Erziehung” (child-rearing) and "erziehen" (to raise)

    We want to hear from you!
    Tell us how parenting is viewed in your culture. Is there even a word for it?

    This episode was loving produced by Marisa & Astrid.
    Music by
    Lonely Heaven Music

    We want to hear from you! Share your personal stories of parenting across cultures or suggest topics for future episodes!

    And don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe and leave us a review.

    Connect with Us:

    • Instagram: @cultureclashparenting
    • Email: cultureclashparenting@gmail.com
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    52 分
  • Episode 2: Lost In Translation - The Faux Amis Chronicles
    2024/10/29

    In this episode of Culture Clash Parenting, Marisa and Astrid dive into the humorous and sometimes embarrassing world of "faux amis," or "false friends"—words that sound the same across languages but mean completely different things. They share personal stories of language mishaps and explore how such experiences shape their lives as expat parents. From accidentally calling their kids rude names to confusing medical terms that lead to near heart attacks, they laugh through the chaos and lessons of navigating language barriers.

    Topics Discussed in This Episode:

    • Understanding "faux amis" and the funny language mix-ups they create
    • How language differences can lead to embarrassing (or hilarious) situations with kids, family, and friends
    • The courage to speak and make mistakes as a foreigner in a new country
    • Tips for using humor and resilience as tools for adaptation and growth
    • Encouragement for listeners to embrace language mistakes and the learning they bring

    Key Takeaways:

    • Language barriers can create surprising (and often humorous) misunderstandings. Learning from these moments is essential to adapting in a new culture.
    • Having an accent or making mistakes in a foreign language is a sign of courage and effort. Marisa and Astrid encourage others to celebrate their bravery.
    • Sharing these humorous moments helps create a sense of community and resilience among those navigating cross-cultural experiences.

    A Few of Our Favorite Faux Amis

    • Download your FREE PDF of the faux amis we mentioned in this episode here.

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    We want to hear from you! Share your personal stories of parenting across cultures or suggest topics for future episodes!

    And don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe and leave us a review.

    Connect with Us:

    • Instagram: @cultureclashparenting
    • Email: cultureclashparenting@gmail.com

    This episode was loving produced by Marisa & Astrid.
    Music and editing by
    Lonely Heaven Music

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    36 分

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