Aflevering Raising A Multilingual Child Abroad: Keeping Dutch Alive Between Countries

Raising children abroad often means navigating multiple languages and cultures at the same time. In this episode of Praat Nederlands met me! Wendy van Dalen speaks with Natalie Lukkenaer about her experience raising a multilingual child while living in different countries. Together, they explore what happens when children grow up between languages, how Dutch can slowly fade into the background, and what parents can do to keep it part of daily life. Natalie shares honest reflections on both the challenges and the beautiful moments of multilingual parenting. From language choices at home to identity and belonging, this conversation offers practical insights that many international families will recognise. Whether you are already living abroad or preparing for an international move, this episode will help you better understand how to support your child’s Dutch language development in a natural and sustainable way.