The Lovely Haze of Baby Days
Lindsay Madsen, mother of four living in Denmark, has written the perfect book for new mothers everywhere.
Parenting
Surprise! School is Closed. Homeschooling Resources for Working Parents
Surprise! School is closed due to COVID-19 and you need to homeschool. Here are some quick resources to help you figure it all out.
Travel to Dubai with Kids
Discover tons of adventures and places to explore when you travel to Dubai with your kids with Neha Singh’s travel tips and insider advice.
What Runaway Horses Taught Me About Fear and Control
When twenty horses ran out of control in my backyard, I made a split-second decision to do something which taught me a lot about fear and control.
Leave the Kids Behind and Divorce-Proof Your Marriage with a Couple’s Getaway
Leave the kids behind if you want to divorce-proof your marriage. I’m not an expert but I know that blissful marriages require routine communication.
Indoor Skydiving—Our Family Bucket List Activity
Take the whole family indoor skydiving and see what happens when you and your kids overcome their fears.
Why a Doula is a Must for International Births
Having moved from the UK to The Netherlands age 22 with no job, nowhere to live, and a partner who’d never even visited the place, I figured that moving to Sweden thirteen years later would be easy. Sure, I didn’t speak much of the language, but I could understand some, and yes, I’d miss my […]
“You don’t work”—A lesson in the dressing room of H&M
My daughter told me I don’t work with such authority that I discovered that maybe, just maybe, I wasn’t forward enough about what I do.
The Culture Shock is Free at Walmart for Returning Americans
“What is it like when your American friends visit you? Are you totally overwhelmed with culture shock?” Our Swedish neighbor asked one night at dinner. “No, the culture shock doesn’t happen when friends and family visit because we’re still in Sweden. They are only a tiny piece of America in an ocean of what’s familiar. […]
Celebrating Santa Lucia in Sweden
Today is Santa Lucia and children everywhere in Sweden are honoring the faithfulness of an Italian woman and martyr, Lucia. Lucia’s Story—The real stuff The year was 283 and Lucia was born to rich noble parents. Lucia’s father died when she was just five years old and in an attempt to look after Lucia, […]