Welcome back to Dam Parenting — in this episode we’re continuing the monthly multilingual parenting series with the insightful and compassionate Mimi from Growing Up Multilingual.

In this honest and much-needed episode, Eva and Mimi talk about something many multilingual families quietly carry: the stress and self-imposed pressure of trying to “get it right.” From guilt and comparison to burnout and fear, the emotional load behind language decisions can feel heavy — but it doesn’t have to.

They not here to give you a longer to-do list. Mimi is here to help you slow down, reflect, and make your multilingual journey feel more sustainable, intuitive, and connected — for your child, and for yourself.

• Why the emotional side of multilingual parenting often goes unspoken — but affects everything

• Common stresses like “Am I doing enough?”, guilt, comparison, and fear of doing it "wrong"

• The difference between mindfulness and intentionality — and how both can guide your language choices

• Practical ways to release the pressure and reconnect with your why

• How to build flexible routines that evolve with your family

• Why perfection is a myth — and presence is what really matters

You’ll walk away with gentle encouragement, actionable strategies, and permission to let go of the “shoulds” that aren’t serving you.

• Mindfulness is about tuning into the present moment and noticing what truly engages your child.

• Intentionality follows mindfulness — it’s the conscious choices you make based on what works for your family.

• Your language plan is a living document — flexibility is not failure. It’s growth.

• You don’t need to do more — just connect to what matters most.

Take one minute today to pause and ask:
“What’s one small way I can show up with more ease and intention this week?”
Write it down, say it out loud, or text it to a friend. That’s where the shift begins.

If this episode spoke to you, please share it with a fellow parent, rate and review the podcast, and hit subscribe — Mimi will be joining us every month for real, supportive conversations about raising multilingual kids.

Further Reading:

5 Simple but Powerful Strategies Utilising Mindfulness to Help You Manage Your Family Language Planning Process⁠

Research:

Mindfulness and foreign language learners’ self-perceived proficiency: the mediating roles of anxiety and burnout

Language Acquisition and Use in Multilingual Contexts. Theory and Practice