Category: Elisavet Arkolaki
A Multilingual Mother’s Reflections on Labels, the Self, and the Fluidity of Identity
Living between languages and cultures, I often notice how identity is far more fluid than we once believed. Our bilingual or multilingual children remind us of this every day: they switch languages depending on who they’re speaking to, adopt different ways of expressing themselves, thinking, and even behaving. It’s as if they are constantly transforming, yet they never lose their inner core.
Norwegian Parenting through the Foreign Lens
Parenting styles differ significantly across cultures, and starting a family in Norway or moving there with kids can bring unexpected adjustments. Norwegians are known for their child-centered, independent, nature-focused, and relaxed approach to discipline and parenting.
Bilingual Books for Children – by Elisabeth Arkolaki
Hi everyone, I’m Elisavet Arkolaki, and it’s great connecting with you through Multilingual Families! I’m a multilingual mom raising two beautiful multilingual and ethnically mixed children. I’m also a children’s book author, mainly writing and publishing bilingual books. I have lived in six countries, and my home now, most of the time, is in Norway.