The Lovely Haze of Baby Days
Lindsay Madsen, mother of four living in Denmark, has written the perfect book for new mothers everywhere.
Books
How a Silly Conversation Turned into a Children’s Book
It was a dark and stormy Halloween night…actually, it was. October in Sweden is really dark, and it wasn’t nighttime per se, but rather 3 pm which is quite night-like in terms of daylight. The kids and I were at the dentist’s office for my daughter’s wellness check-up. She opened her mouth wide, and we […]
Winging it in West Africa
Listen to Nicola narrate her chapter in Knocked Up Abroad Again Nicola Beach is a second-generation expat who has dodged bullets in Lagos, stray cats in Istanbul, got cozy in Jozi, and is currently in Hong Kong. She blogs about her family’s far-flung travels at https://expatorama.com Did you enjoy Nicola’s chapter? If so, be sure […]
Lucy’s Birth Plan
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Too Much Adventure in the Amazon
Surrounded by tarantulas, snakes, falling palm trees, and undrinkable water, Lisa finds herself experiencing too much adventure in the Amazon. Click here to listen to Lisa narrate her story in Knocked Up Abroad Be sure to read the book for more stories (and adventures) from parents around the world Continue listening to other stories […]
Knocked Up in Johannesburg
What did Debi experience while being pregnant and giving birth in Johannesburg, South Africa? Listen to Debi narrate her chapter in Knocked Up Abroad Again Debi Beaumont was born in Brazil and raised in the UK. Her husband was born in the UK and raised in Nigeria, Brunei, and Holland. Perhaps living abroad was in […]
Send Messages to Your Loved Ones Through the Moon
“The moon is a loyal companion.It never leaves. It’s always there, watching, steadfast, knowing us in our light and dark moments, changing forever just as we do. Every day it’s a different version of itself. Sometimes weak and wan, sometimes strong and full of light. The moon understands what it means to be human.Uncertain. Alone. […]
Monday Morning Emails May be a Future Preview of Our Lives
Every parent is afraid they are making a mistake when raising their children—abroad or domestically—and Jo Parfitt and Terry Anne Wilson are no different. In their book, Monday Morning Emails, they often question if their decision to move their families frequently throughout their children’s childhood results in their children’s inability to cope with difficulty. Monday Morning Emails […]
Feed the Baby Hummus—Book Review and Giveaway
Feed the Baby Hummus is the newest book to hit the shelves that dives into international practices related to bonding, soothing, and nurturing babies. Pediatrician, Lisa Lewis, MD, gathered all of the cultural practices related to behavior and development, nutrition, and building immunity and presents it in an easy-to-read format for mothers everywhere. We can […]
Creating Kiddo Story Time—Improvisation at Its Best
I sat down with my son, Calvin, to ask him a few questions about his new school and find out what he likes most and least about living in Sweden. His answers surprised me a bit! After we finished the Q&A, we did a fun storytelling exercise where he provided a few details like the […]