Multilingual Children and Dutch Schools: What International Families Need to Know

When your child starts school in the Netherlands, the "Dutch wave" can feel like it’s washing away your home language. In this episode of Dam Parenting, we welcome back Eowyn Crisfield for a warm, honest, and direct conversation about navigating the school years as a multilingual family.Eowyn sheds light on how to seamlessly integrate multiple languages into your child’s new educational reality without losing your native tongue. We discuss practical strategies for maintaining fluency at home while your child embraces the linguistic diversity of the Dutch classroom. From managing the "language shift" to fostering cultural awareness, Eowyn provides the roadmap for supporting your child’s transition into a new language. Whether you’re worried about playground communication or academic progress, this episode equips you to nurture your child’s global identity with confidence.