Mirjam grew up partly in France, lived abroad with her family for 14 years, and now helps others navigate the unique challenges of returning to the Netherlands after living abroad.
We discussed valuable topics like living abroad, learning different languages, keeping up with home language and culture, expat life for expat children, and reverse culture shock.
Resettle can help with growing awareness of the value returning expats have and networking and coaching you if you have a reverse culture.
The podcast by Dutch for Children
A weekly podcast about raising multilingual children and helping expat kids learn and maintain the Dutch language wherever they are in the world.
Does your child answer in English when you speak Dutch? You’re not alone. Many expat parents face the challenge of keeping their mother tongue alive while raising children abroad.
Praat Nederlands met me! dives into the joys, struggles, and surprises of teaching Dutch to international kids.
Hosted by Wendy van Dalen — founder of Dutch for Children, the online Dutch language school for kids — this podcast brings you:
✨ Expert advice on raising multilingual children
✨ Inspiring stories from expat families and Third Culture Kids
✨ Practical tips for keeping the Dutch language and culture alive
Whether you want to strengthen your child’s Dutch, understand the magic of multilingualism, or feel connected to other international parents, this podcast is for you.
🔗 Discover more:
Dutch for Children — Online Dutch lessons for children
Online Dutch for Expats — Learn Dutch as an expat parent