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Hosted by Astrid Block & Marisa Raymond · kids · EN-US
Welcome to Culture Clash Parenting , the podcast where two friends, Marisa and Astrid, share their experiences raising children in foreign lands. With humor, heart, and over a decade of parenting wisdom, they navigate the challenges of blending cultures, overcoming language barriers, and juggling traditions. Whether you’re living abroad, planning an international move, or just curious about parenting across cultures, join us for practical tips, heartwarming stories, and plenty of laughs as we dive into this wild adventure together!
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to Culture Clash Parenting, the podcast where two friends, Marisa and Astrid, share their experiences raising children in foreign lands. With humor, heart, and over a decade of parenting wisdom, they navigate the challenges of blending cultures, overcoming language barriers, and juggling traditions.
Culture Clash Parenting is hosted by Astrid Block & Marisa Raymond. The show has published 18 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Sunscreen, Suitcases & Schedules: Culture Clashes Over the Summer Holidays" (2 July 2025, 44 minutes), "Same Place, Different Kind of Trip" (11 June 2025, 48 minutes), and "Lost in Intonation: It's Not Always What You Say...." (4 June 2025, 32 minutes).
Culture Clash Parenting publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 46 minutes across 18 episodes.
Booking probability for Culture Clash Parenting is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Culture Clash Parenting requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Culture Clash Parenting's contact route on record: verified email.
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Astrid Block & Marisa Raymond hosts Culture Clash Parenting, a kids podcast with 18 episodes published.
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Episode #18
<p>In this episode, we dive into the summer rhythms of American and European families. From France’s government-supported vacation programs to the U.S.’s work-focused approach, we explore how different cultures approach...
Episode #17
<p>In this episode, we unpack what it feels like to visit “home” (aka your country of origin) solo vs. bringing your kids along for the ride. From family dynamics and sleep schedules to generational routines and...
Episode #16
<p>In this episode, we dive into the musicality of language and explore how <b>intonation</b>—the rise and fall of our voices—can completely shape how we're understood (or misunderstood!) across cultures. From Gary...
Episode #15
<p>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...
Episode #14
<p>In this episode, we welcome special guest <b>Colette Ballew</b> — a Third Culture Kid who went on to raise Third Culture Kids of her own. From navigating interfaith family dynamics to blending French, American...
Episode #13
<p>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 <b>time zones, cultural differences, and parenting...
Episode #12
<p>Carnaval, Mardi Gras, and Purim—three celebrations, countless traditions! In this episode, we explore how different cultures mark this festive season with costumes, parades, and plenty of chaos.</p><p>Astrid shares...
Episode #11
<p>In this episode, we dive into the cultural differences between <b>group work and individual work</b> in schools and workplaces. Inspired by a personal experience with my son’s school project, we discuss how different...
Episode #10
<p>If you want to check out the video version, be sure to check out our youtube channel: @cultureclashparenting<br/><br/>In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of idiomatic expressions across English...
Episode #9
<p>If you want to check out the video version, be sure to check out our youtube channel: @cultureclashparenting</p><p>What’s on your child’s school lunch tray? In this episode, we dig into the fascinating (and sometimes...
Episode #8
<p>In this episode, we reflect on some of the unique dynamics of secondary education systems across cultures. From conseil de classe in France to the German Abitur, we kick of 2025 by sharing how we're navigating...
Episode #7
<p><b>Introduction:</b><br/>Happy New Year! We’re excited to share our first episode of 2025 with you. In this episode, we reflect on how different cultures celebrate the start of the year. From pomegranates in Greece...
Episode #6
<p>In this episode, we explore the joys and challenges of blending holiday traditions as multicultural and interfaith families. From menorahs to Christmas stockings, gumball trees to Secret Santa exchanges, we share...
Episode #5
<p>In this episode, we dive into the delicious world of holiday foods across cultures! From Thanksgiving leftovers to Christmas goose, foie gras, and mulled wine, we share stories of the dishes that make our holidays...
Episode #4
<p>In this episode, we kick off our holiday series with a lively discussion about blending and preserving holiday traditions from our cultures. We specifically talk about three favorites (that all revolve around food!)...
Episode #3
<p>In this episode, we dive into the fascinating differences in how the concept of "parenting" varies across cultures, starting with a surprising fact: the word "parenting" doesn’t even exist in some languages, like...
Episode #2
<p>In this episode of Culture Clash Parenting, Marisa and Astrid dive into the humorous and sometimes embarrassing world of "faux amis," or "false friends"—words that sound the same across languages but mean completely...
Episode #1
<p>In the debut episode of Culture Clash Parenting, co-hosts Marisa Raymond and Astrid share their powerful journey of friendship, beginning in an online miscarriage support group in 2006. Both women, hailing from...
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