Jovana

Real Moms Talking

Kids EN ↓ 17 episodes

šŸŒ Welcome to Real Moms Talking! šŸŒŽI’m a mom of three little adventurers, raising our kids far from extended family in a home filled with four languages and the beautiful mess of multicultural parenting. My husband and I come from different continents, and together, we’re blending two cultures while navigating the ups and downs of life in a country that’s neither of our own. In this podcast, I’ll share the joys, the struggles, and the chaos of raising kids in a multilingual, multicultural home. So grab a cup of tea, join me, and let’s explore this wild, wonderful journey together! šŸŽ™ļøšŸ’›

Author

Jovana

Category

Kids

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Latest episode

Jun 24, 2026

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Episodes

S03E03 It’s Pronounced Gaia: When the Answer to ā€œWhere Are You From?ā€ Isn’t Simple 24.06.2026

What does it mean to grow up between countries, cultures, and languages? And how does that shape the way we see ourselves, connect with others, and define ā€œhomeā€? In this episode of Real Moms Talking, I sit down with Gaia Striano from Quiero Un Panino Con Cheese Podcast to explore her experience growing up as a Third Culture Kid. Born in Italy, Gaia spent her childhood moving between Hong Kong, Mo...

S03E02 (srb) Od Srbije do Australije: Preseljenje Preko Sveta i Važnost Roditeljske PodrŔke 20.05.2026

U drugoj epizodi treće sezone emisije RealMomsTalking razgovaram sa Jelena o tome kako je zaista izgledalo odrastati viÅ”ejezično i preseliti se iz Serbia u Australia kao dete. šŸŒ Razgovaramo o identitetu, pripadanju, jeziku i emocionalnoj strani prilagođavanja potpuno novoj kulturi tokom odrastanja. Jelena deli kako su je roditelji podržavali kroz te velike promene i kako ta iskustva danas utiču n...

S03E02 From Serbia to Australia: The Kind of Parenting That Helps Children Thrive Through Big Moves 20.05.2026

In episode 2 of season 3 of RealMomsTalking, I sit down with Jelena to talk about what it was really like growing up multilingual and moving from Serbia to Australia as a child. šŸŒ We explore identity, belonging, language, and the emotional side of adapting to a completely new culture while growing up. Jelena shares how her parents supported her through those big transitions and how those experien...

S03E01 Growing Up Between Cultures: From a Child’s Perspective 22.04.2026

In this episode of RealMomsTalking, we talk with Michelle from WeCultivate and WeCultivate. Pod about what it felt like to grow up between American and Chinese cultures in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Raised with Mandarin-speaking grandparents and immersed in both cultural worlds from early childhood, she shares her lived experience of navigating languages, identities, and expectations as...

S02E07 Bilingual Parenting/Keeping Serbian Alive Abroad 28.01.2026

In this episode of Real Moms Talking Multilingual, I talk with a Lena Poleksic, a Serbian mom married to an English partner, raising their children bilingually in London. We explore how to balance a dominant language like English while intentionally preserving a heritage language, and what it truly means to respect your partner’s language and culture while preserving yours — without pressure, coer...

S02E06 Why Portuguese Won in Germany: When the Community Language Isn't the Dominant One 16.12.2025

Surrounded by German, but thinking and speaking mostly in Portuguese. In this episode, we unpack a real family story where parents from Brazil and Tunisia raise their kids in Germany while speaking English to each other. What really shaped the children’s dominant language? This episode explores real family dynamics, language exposure, and unexpected outcomes.

S02E05 A linguist mom on raising multilingual kids - where theory meets real life 18.11.2025

In this episode, I sit down with a linguist and multilingual communication expert Ute Limacher-Riebold who has guided countless families on their language journeys—and raised three multilingual, now-grown polyglots herself. I wanted to find out what she has to say about raising kids with multiple languages. Tune in to hear her insights, tips, and the truths every multilingual family should know.

S02E04 From Sirtaki to Å opska: A Multilingual Family Story 17.10.2025

A Macedonian–Greek family raising their child in four languages — a heartfelt journey from the Balkans to Germany, where love, identity, and culture beautifully intertwine.

S02E03 When Music Meets Multilingualisam 15.08.2025

Step inside a home where music fills the air and four languages flow effortlessly. This family’s daily life is a harmony of cultures, words, and melodies

S02E02 Global Home, Local Tongues: Raising a Trilingual Kid in China 14.07.2025

What happens when a German-Romanian mom, a Chinese dad, and a curious little girl mix four languages under one roof—in China? In this episode, we dive into the creative, messy, and heartwarming ways this family juggles German, Chinese, English, and even a splash of Romanian. Tune in for real talk and clever tricks from a truly global home!

S02E01 Real Dad, Real Talk: Bonjour to Multilingual Life 14.06.2025

In this episode of Real Moms Talking, I’m joined by my friend Yann, a French dad raising two daughters in Germany with his Portuguese wife. We dive into what multilingual life looks like in their home, how they juggle three languages, and what’s been surprisingly easy—or unexpectedly tricky—along the way. Tune in to pick his brain, hear some honest insights, and get inspired by their family’s mult...

S01E05 From babble to multilingual- Power tips to make languages stick 14.05.2025

Feel like you’re winging it with multilingual parenting? Same here — and that’s okay! In this episode, I’m sharing simple, real-life tips that have actually worked for our family. No pressure, no perfection — just honest advice, fun ideas, and easy ways to bring more language into your everyday life. If you’ve ever thought, ā€œAm I even doing this right?ā€ — this episode is for you.

S01E04 Tastes like home: How food connects us to our roots 13.04.2025

What if dinner could tell the story of who you are? In this episode, I share how food connects our multicultural family to our roots—and how our kids are growing up with the best of both worlds, one bite at a time. Curious how to help your kids connect with their heritage through food? Tune in for inspiration and ideas.

S01E03 Nature Meets Culture: Forest Kindergarten Decisions 18.03.2025

In this episode, I share our family's journey with forest kindergarten—how it challenged our cultural norms, sparked doubts, and eventually transformed us as parents. Tune in to hear how our family’s views shifted and how embracing nature-based learning changed everything for us!

S01E02 Mixing traditions, creating memories 28.02.2025

"In this episode, we dive into what it’s like to celebrate holidays, honor traditions, and create new ones in a multicultural family. Tune in for a fresh take on blending cultures and crafting meaningful moments with your loved ones!"

S01E01 From 'Zdravo' to 'Hola': The Reality of Multilingual Parenting 04.02.2025

In this episode, we dive into the joys and challenges of raising a multilingual family. With four languages spoken across five family members, I share how we navigate everything from language mixing to cultural nuances. From playful language mishaps to the unique bonding that comes with speaking multiple tongues, this episode explores how multilingualism shapes our family dynamics. Join us for a h...

Intro Episode 25.01.2025

Hi and welcome to the Real Moms Talking Podcast! I am Jovana Torres, a mom of three little adventures. Inspired by every day live I have been wanting to share my experiences with multilingual and multicultural family…and finally here we are! šŸ˜If you are curious to hear about it or even maybe have your own experience to share join me on this wild journey where we are gonna learn together, connect,...

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