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School Traditions in Switzerland
School traditions often remain obscure to parents who move abroad, even after we have started to learn a new language,
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Swiss Christmas Markets 2018
Switzerland’s beautifully decorated Christmas markets provide visitors with the opportunity to sample mulled wine, raclette, fondue and Swiss holiday traditions.
Expat CornerView All
The Expat and the Art of Tidying Up
“Mummy, I hugged this for a while but it doesn’t Spark Joy! What should I do with it?” The online
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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 FamiliesView All
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 MattersView All
Metamorphosis
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Breastfeeding MattersView All
The Tradition of La Leche League Meetings in Switzerland
The La Leche League came to Switzerland in 1973, when Christina Hurst-Prager led the first Swiss La Leche League Meeting
Loco ParentisView All
Nobody Messes with the Easter Bunny
When my children were small, I decided that I would never lie to them. No matter how painful the truth,
Baby BabyView All
Nappies 101: Cloth or Disposable?
Prepare at least two weeks’ worth of wholesome freezer meals.” “Pack your hospital bag well in advance of your due
TwinvilleView All
Enriching Traditions
I am a big fan of traditions, despite the fact that nowadays they perhaps seem to carry a somewhat negative
Family HealthView All
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 KitchenView All
Chicken and Seafood Paella
Serves 4 to 6 INGREDIENTS 2 Tbs. olive oil 4 to 6 chicken legs 8 to 12 medium shrimp 8 to 12 mussels, scrubbed and soaked 1 chorizo sausage cut into ½-inch pieces ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced