August 2018: Tweens & Teens
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Education Matters
Education Options for Teens that You (Probably) Haven’t Heard of
In Switzerland, and perhaps especially in canton Zurich, once teenagers have finished their compulsory school years at around the age
Out and About
Technorama for Girls and Boys of All Ages
Let’s face it – negative stereotypes still abound regarding girls in science and math and boys in language arts. Combined
Expat Corner
Complaining and the Expat: Could You Stop for 21 Days?
Let’s face it – as expats, most of us complain…a lot! In fact, daily. We complain about so many things,
Dad Central
Fishing the Easy Way
Fishing is a great way to spend time with family. It provides a nice balance of quiet time and action.
What’s On for Families
What’s On for Families: Zurich
Here are a variety of upcoming events and activities in and around Zurich. We also have a list of indoor
Third Culture Matters
Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis: “Zoology (in an insect or amphibian) the process of transformation from an immature form to an adult form in
Breastfeeding Matters
Twins and Teens
You are pregnant and it has now been confirmed you are carrying twins. Your reaction… Worried? Surprised? Overwhelmed? How will you cope with two babies
Loco Parentis
A Pre-Teen is a Tween is an Adolescent
After 11-odd years of parenting I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m not really a baby-person. What? Am I saying
Baby Baby
A Letter from an Anxious Mummy
Last weekend, I found myself rereading a diary of mine, with letters I wrote to my first-born. I’ve always been
Twinville
A Twin Mom’s Comfort Zone
I believe that moms of twins and comfort zones are mutually exclusive. Beginning with the pregnancy and on to the
Family Health
The Dark and the Light: Common Skin Pigment Changes in Children
Caring for your child’s skin can seem like a never-ending task in the early years. Many types of skin rashes
In the Kitchen
Project Tween Kitchen Upskill
If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent many hours baking and cooking with your children since they were young. Pre-school,
