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Join us in this enlightening episode of our podcast, as we dive into the challenges and triumphs of expat parenting with our guest, Suheyla Traore, a Turkish expat living in Luxembourg. Explore the unique journey of mindful parenting, where we delve into the experiences of a Muslim family adapting to life in Europe, a place where Islam is not the predominant faith. Our guest, Suheyla, shares her insightful stories on nurturing Islamic values within her children amidst a multicultural environment. Learn how Suheyla and her family balance the integration of their cultural and religious practices with the diverse community around them, fostering a sense of identity and belonging. This episode provides valuable perspectives on maintaining religious traditions and values in a secular setting, offering support and guidance for Muslim families navigating similar challenges abroad. Happy listening! :) Episode Chapters: (00:00:00-00:01:26) - Highlights from the Episode (00:01:27-00:05:48) - A little background of Suheyla's life and her relocation to Luxembourg (00:05:49-00:07:24) - Nuances of raising children in a culture different from one's own, balancing safety, independence, and cultural integration (00:07:25-00:10:29) - Overlap of Cultural and religious values in parenting (00:10:30-00:11:31) - Natural inclination of kids to play with children coming from same culture (00:11:32-00:15:32) - Impact of Grandparents on Children's lives (00:15:33-00:20:16) - Inculcating cultural values through exemplification (00:20:17-00:28:42) - Mindset of Global South and Global North and the associate value systems; Cross cultural learning in kids (00:28:43-00:42:07) - Effects of Pop culture and Consumerism in children - cosmetic industry targeting young girls, violent video games & more (00:42:08-00:46:19) - What is Islam? (00:46:20-00:47:03) - Foundational principles of respecting diverse religions and perspectives in a multicultural setting (00:47:03-00:49:01) - Use of native languages to connect children with their heritage & extended family members (00:49:01-00:50:05) - Challenges and rewards of raising children in a religiously and culturally diverse environment (00:50:05-00:57:01) - Benefits and the dangers of screen time (00:57:01-01:00:00) - Fostering Inter-Generational Dialogue (01:00:00-01:12:51) - Advice for parents & Concluding Remarks Suheyla's Instagram Profile - Her Patisserie Page