Visiting my home…not his

The author shares insights from a recent trip to India with their son, reflecting on their dual homes in India and the Netherlands. They emphasize the importance of cultural immersion in understanding communication beyond language. The son navigates the Indian environment comfortably, enjoying local cuisine and the vibrant sounds, highlighting his own cross-cultural identity.

Embracing the Cultural Chameleon: A heartfelt review

Reading another chameleon’s thoughts on my book Colours of a Cultural Chameleon made me speechless, filled my heart with joy & brought a tear to my eyes ❤️ What made my eyes well up?I don’t know, but maybe the fact that it resonated so deeply and that even though our stories are so different, nonethelessContinue reading “Embracing the Cultural Chameleon: A heartfelt review”

Raising multilingual kids: tips and strategies explored

Are you raising multilingual kids? Great, I’d love to hear about your approach.Which strategy do you follow? Plurilingualism is definitely my approach. Read this article in the Guardian: ‘We speak whatever language gets the job done’ <– This is what works for me, whether it’ll be successful …. we’ll just have to wait and see.Continue reading “Raising multilingual kids: tips and strategies explored”