EP54: Why So Many Arabs Feel “In Between” | Reem Madkour

In this episode of Something to Consider, we sit down with Reem Madkour, co-founder of Dardasha and the Arab Child Summit, for a deeply personal conversation about language, identity, belonging, and what it means to raise Arab children in a world that rewards English.Together, we unpack the quiet disconnect many Arabs feel growing up between cultures, languages, and expectations, especially those raised in private school systems, diaspora communities, or westernized environments where Arabic slowly became secondary. What began as a personal effort to help her son build a stronger relationship with Arabic eventually evolved into Dardasha, a platform creating Arabic books, toys, and experiences designed to make the language feel joyful, lived, and emotionally connected rather than intimidating or academic.More than a conversation about Arabic, this episode reflects on what happens when an entire generation grows up feeling “in between” and the responsibility of intentionally passing something deeper on to the next generation.We hope you will find something to consider. Connect with the guest:Website: https://dardasha.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dardashakids/ACS: https://arabchildsummit.org