Bilingual Language Struggles: Why Your Child Understands but Won't Speak with Mimi
Dam Parenting16 Heinä 2025

Bilingual Language Struggles: Why Your Child Understands but Won't Speak with Mimi

If your child is a "passive bilingual"—understanding your home language but refusing to speak it—you aren't failing. In this episode of Dam Parenting, Eva welcomes back Mimi to take a warm, honest, and direct look at the psychology of language choice. Moving beyond the "just add more exposure" trope, we dive into the research of Susanne Döpke and Piaget to explain why child-centered interaction is the real key to unlocking speech.

We explore how your child’s natural egocentrism means they only speak the language that feels emotionally engaging and relevant to their world. We discuss why "connection before correction" is vital for building the confidence to speak, and how to create low-pressure environments where the home language feels like a gift rather than a requirement. If you’re tired of the language tug-of-war, tune in to learn how to turn passive listening into active, meaningful conversation through the power of emotional attunement.

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12) Dutch Kraamzorg Explained: Postpartum Care in the Netherlands with Laura

12) Dutch Kraamzorg Explained: Postpartum Care in the Netherlands with Laura

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11) Understanding the Dutch Verloskundige: Midwifery Care in the Netherlands

11) Understanding the Dutch Verloskundige: Midwifery Care in the Netherlands

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10) You Weren’t Meant to Do This Alone: Redefining the Modern Village with Dr. Naomi Gibson

10) You Weren’t Meant to Do This Alone: Redefining the Modern Village with Dr. Naomi Gibson

We’ve all heard that "it takes a village," but for international parents in the Netherlands, that village doesn't just appear—it has to be built. In this episode of Dam Parenting, we’re joined by clin...

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9) From Coffee to Cocktails: Redefining Modern Motherhood with MamaSocial

9) From Coffee to Cocktails: Redefining Modern Motherhood with MamaSocial

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8) 9 Best Pregnancy Tracker Apps in 2025: Baby Growth, Symptoms & Features

8) 9 Best Pregnancy Tracker Apps in 2025: Baby Growth, Symptoms & Features

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7) Pregnancy After Loss and Birth Trauma: A Guide to Healing and Empowerment

7) Pregnancy After Loss and Birth Trauma: A Guide to Healing and Empowerment

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6) Pregnancy at Work in the Netherlands: HR Advice on Leave and Rights

6) Pregnancy at Work in the Netherlands: HR Advice on Leave and Rights

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5) Best Pregnancy Books: Must-Reads for Science, Birth, and Beyond

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