Two Parents, Multiple Motivations: Raising a Multilingual Child Together with Mimi

Even aligned parents have different motivations. This episode explores compromise, communication, and shared intention in multilingual parenting.

What happens when two parents share one child… but not the same “why”?

This week on Dam Parenting, we explore what really happens behind the scenes of raising a multilingual child when parents aren’t aligned on their motivations, values, or goals.

Host Eva speak with Mimi from Growing up Multilingual who dives into what she’s learned after years of speaking with multilingual families — and why parental alignment isn’t a “nice-to-have”, but the foundation of any successful family language plan.

Because no strategy will ever stick if the people shaping the child’s world are pulling in different directions.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
* Why many couples overlook the importance of discussing their language goals early on
* How silent misalignment can quietly erode even the best intentions
* The 5 key questions every couple should ask before starting their bilingual or multilingual journey
* How your own language beliefs, identity, and childhood shape the way you raise your child
* What happens when “heritage language” becomes emotional territory

If you’ve ever wondered why your partner isn’t as invested in your child’s language learning—or why your family’s plan feels harder than it should—this episode will help you start the right conversations.

Because raising a multilingual child isn’t just about the child.
It starts with you, the parents — your “whys”, your alignment, and your shared understanding.

Listen now and discover how to make your family language plan a truly shared journey. And be sure to check out the Instagram carousel providing you with more questions to consider in your journey.

Our thanks as always to Mimi from Growing up Multilingual