Two Worlds, One Heart: A Space for Raising Malagasy Children Abroad

When you raise a child far from home, you start noticing small moments that carry big meaning. Maybe it’s when your child asks why their name sounds different from their classmates’. Or when you realize that the songs and stories you grew up with in Madagascar are not part of their everyday world here in Germany.

I know that feeling deeply. I’m a Malagasy mother living in Germany, raising my son between two cultures, two languages, and two ways of seeing the world.

This blog was born from that journey.

I created my self-publishing house because I saw a gap that many of us feel but rarely see filled: Malagasy children growing up in Germany often live between two worlds. Some are Malagasy-German, some have two Malagasy parents, but they all share one experience. They are building their identity in a place where they may not always see themselves reflected.

And our children deserve anchors to their roots.

This space is for families like ours.

What You’ll Find Here

• When you raise a child between cultures, you’re guiding them through an emotional journey. Here, we’ll talk honestly about those moments—when your child feels proud of their roots, when they feel different, and how you can help them feel strong in both worlds.

• When your child grows up bilingual and multicultural, their brain and identity develop in unique ways. From a child development perspective, children growing up between cultures often become what psychologists call “Third Culture Kids.” Here, we’ll explore what that really means for their confidence, emotional security, and sense of belonging.

• When you bring Malagasy warmth into a structured German environment, you’re creating something beautiful. Our culture values fihavanana—connection, community, and warmth. German life often brings structure, independence, and routines. Instead of choosing one or the other, we can learn how to harmonize both.

• When you share Malagasy stories, games, and traditions, you’re giving your child a mirror. In a society where they might not always see themselves represented, these small cultural moments help children build self-love and pride in who they are.

• When you connect with other families who understand this journey, the road becomes lighter. This blog is not just information—it’s a community. A place where Malagasy families everywhere can feel seen.

This Is a Home for Our Stories

If you are raising a child with a connection to Madagascar—whether in Germany or anywhere in the world—you belong here.

This blog is a place for reflection, learning, laughter, and sometimes the honest moments when parenting between cultures feels complicated.

But above all, it’s a place that reminds our children—and ourselves—that living between two worlds is not a weakness.

It’s a strength.

Let’s Talk

How do you help your child navigate the two cultures they live in?

I would love to hear your story.

And if you’d like to follow our daily moments, reflections, and behind-the-scenes of this journey, join me on my Instagram account @busymama.lohasola