In this episode, we dive into the delightful chaos of spring holidays in multicultural families. From Passover Seders to Easter egg hunts (and everything in between), we share how our families celebrate, adapt, and blend traditions. Join us as we reflect on food, faith, and flexibility — all while parenting across cultures.

Topics Discussed:

• How Passover and Easter overlapped this year
• Cultural differences in holiday closures (France vs. Germany)
• The evolution of store hours and holiday observance in Europe
• Chocolate egg hunts and coloring traditions across continents

Vocabulary Shared in This Episode:

• Gefilte Fish (Yiddish) – A traditional Jewish dish made from a poached mix of ground deboned fish, typically served during Passover.
• Charoset (Hebrew) – A sweet paste made from fruits and nuts, symbolizing the mortar used by Hebrew slaves in Egypt.
• Misophonia (Medical term) – A condition where certain sounds trigger strong emotional reactions like anger or anxiety.

Tell Us...

How does your family celebrate spring holidays? Do you blend traditions or keep them distinct? We’d love to hear your stories! Send us a message at cultureclashparenting@gmail.com or tag us on Instagram @cultureclashparenting!

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Culture Clash Parenting is lovingly produced by Astrid and Marisa, fueled by laughter, late-night texts, and a shared passion for embracing the chaos that comes with raising multicultural children. We believe in the power of storytelling to create a more peaceful, patient, and equitable world.

Music and editing by Lonely Heaven Music

In this episode, we welcome special guest Colette Ballew — a Third Culture Kid who went on to raise Third Culture Kids of her own. From navigating interfaith family dynamics to blending French, American, Jewish, and Tunisian traditions, we explore how identity, language, and culture show up across generations.

Join us as we dive into the power of storytelling, the complexity of belonging, and the beauty (and chaos!) of raising multilingual, multicultural children.

🗣️ Note: This is one of our longer episodes — and for good reason! Colette’s story is rich with insight, humor, and heart.

🧭 Topics Discussed:

• Colette’s upbringing across American, Jewish, Tunisian, and Christian traditions and how she raised her children with a mix of influences
• How language connects to memory, emotion, and cultural perception
• Colette’s unexpected immigration story and reflections on citizenship
• Language acquisition, multilingual parenting, and teaching techniques
• The emotional legacy of cultural blending and storytelling across time
  …and more!

📚 Vocabulary Shared in This Episode:

• Third Culture Kid (TCK) – A child raised in a culture different from their parents' or passport country, often blending multiple identities.
• Seder (Hebrew) – A Jewish ritual feast marking the start of Passover.
• Chocolatine vs. Pain au Chocolat (French) – Regional terms in France for a chocolate-filled pastry; a playful cultural divide.
• Nikitu (North African) – A traditional soup passed down through Colette’s Tunisian-Jewish heritage.
• Receptive vs. Expressive Language – Terms used in language development to distinguish understanding from spoken output.

💬 Your turn:

What’s your experience blending cultural traditions in your family? Are you raising Third Culture Kids — or were you one yourself?

We’d love to hear your story! Send us a message at cultureclashparenting@gmail.com or tag us on Instagram @cultureclashparenting!

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We want to hear from you! Share your personal stories of parenting across cultures or suggest topics for future episodes!

And don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe and leave us a review.

Connect with Us:

• Instagram: @cultureclashparenting
• Email: cultureclashparenting@gmail.com

Culture Clash Parenting is lovingly produced by Astrid and Marisa, fueled by laughter, late-night texts, and a shared passion for embracing the chaos that comes with raising multicultural children. We believe in the power of storytelling to create a more peaceful, patient, and equitable world.

Music and editing by Lonely Heaven Music

Daylight Savings Time is messing with us again—and this episode is proof! In Episode 13, Marisa and Astrid show up late and lean all the way into the chaos of time zones, cultural differences, and parenting schedules gone wrong.

From accidentally mismatched calendars to nursing babies who run on their own clocks, we explore the ways personality, culture, and parenting styles shape how we experience time.

Are you someone who plans ahead and adjusts early? Or are you just trying to keep your head above water and maybe show up within a 10-minute grace window? You’re not alone.

Topics Discussed

• The US and Europe’s out-of-sync daylight savings schedule
• How Google Calendar and second time zones changed Marisa' life
• The myth of German punctuality—and how it really works
• How our kids’ personalities mirror (or don't) our own when it comes to time
• Culture, personality, or parenting style: What really shapes your relationship to time?

Your Turn!

How does daylight savings impact your family?
Are you a planner or a go-with-the-flow type?
Do you believe time habits are nature or nurture?

We’d love to hear your stories—especially the messy ones!

• Email us at: cultureclashparenting@gmail.com
• Follow us on Instagram: @cultureclashparenting

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We want to hear from you! Share your personal stories of parenting across cultures or suggest topics for future episodes!

And don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe and leave us a review.

Connect with Us:

• Instagram: @cultureclashparenting
• Email: cultureclashparenting@gmail.com

Culture Clash Parenting is lovingly produced by Astrid and Marisa, fueled by laughter, late-night texts, and a shared passion for embracing the chaos that comes with raising multicultural children. We believe in the power of storytelling to create a more peaceful, patient, and equitable world.

Music and editing by Lonely Heaven Music