Expat Parenting Show Ruchi Jaju

Welcome to another episode of the Expat Parenting Show.

In this episode, "Building Bridges: A Finnish Expat's Story of Cultural Connection" for an enriching exploration of expat life and cultural integration.

In this episode, Ruchi sits down with Irene Makela, a Finnish expat living in Luxembourg, to delve into her journey of cultural connection and community building.

From discussing the Finnish education system to sharing practical tips for expat parents, Irene offers valuable insights gleaned from her experiences.

Join us as we uncover the joys and challenges of expat parenting and motherhood and celebrate the beauty of embracing diverse cultures.

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Welcome to The Expat Parenting Show! In this episode, host Ruchi Jaju sits down with psychologist Nafisa Diwan to delve into the unique challenges and complexities of expat parenting.

With over four years of dedicated experience, Nafisa specializes in guiding children and adolescents through the intricacies of emotions, personality development, and behavioral challenges.

Join us as Ruchi and Nafisa explore the following key questions:

1. What makes expat parenting such a distinctive journey for families living abroad?

2. From Nafisa's perspective, what are the primary challenges expat parents commonly encounter while raising their children outside their home country?

3. As a practicing psychologist, what psychological aspects of expat parenting intrigue you the most, and what complexities do they entail?

4. Cultural identity holds immense significance for expat families. How can parents strike a balance between preserving their cultural roots and embracing the cultural nuances of their host country?

Do watch the entire episode as Nafisa shares valuable coping strategies and psychological tools to help expat parents manage the stress and emotional challenges inherent in raising children in a foreign land.

Discover the significance of professional psychological support in enhancing the emotional well-being of expat parents and children, and the pivotal role it plays in their overall adjustment.

For more information about Nafisa Diwan and her services, you can check the following links:

Nafisa's LinkedIn | Book a virtual session

Nafisa's Email: therapywithnafisa@gmail.com

Please note that the virtual sessions if for people in India aged between 15-45 years old.

Tune in to gain invaluable insights and practical advice on thriving as an expat parent! Remember to like, share, and subscribe for more enriching episodes.

Thank you for joining us on The Expat Parenting Show!

Are you an expat or an immigrant parent living away from your home country and raising a family?



Then this podcast is your place to be that will address questions and issues pertaining to parenting in a foreign country.



Hi! I am Ruchi Jaju. My journey as an Expat Parent began when I moved to Luxembourg from India almost 8 years ago. With a 5 month old baby, a new place, a contrasting climate and social environment as compared to that of India, the settling down period was no less than an uncomfortable process.



Having met and spoken to multiple expat parents like me, I found out that most of the parents struggle with a couple of common themes:




Familiarizing kids with your religion, customs or rituals of your home country (which could be a minority religion in the country you have relocated to)
Finding the right education system is the best for your kid
Finding a job for the trailing partner who have left their jobs in their previous country
Extracurricular activities for your kids and establishing your ecosystem that can support you in this new country



I can go on and on with a lot more...



But I am sure, you'd be able to relate to it if you have ever lived in a new country and raised your kids while living there.



The objective with this podcast is to bring to you experiences and stories from people across the child's ecosystem that consists of -


fellow expat parents like you and me
child care providers
psychologists and child behavioral experts
educationists
administrates from government authorities
doctors
other specialists related to child care and family well-being

Each episode will leave you with takeaways, that are relevant, actionable and practical in nature that will help you in this parenting journey.



Don't forget to subscribe and follow this podcast on whichever platform you are tuning in from. This little gesture of support would mean a lot to me
in this journey that I have just begun. :)