February 2014: Across Cultures
Defining Swiss culture is not an easy task. This tiny jewel of a nation is vibrant, diverse, high tech, yet traditional. The four languages, a central European location, the stunning landscapes and healthy economy beckon newcomers to experience a different way of life here. How do we as expats fit into our adopted land, and how can we help our children? Look inside this issue of Mothering Matters online and find out.
Features:
Multi-cultural Switzerland
> Life in German-speaking Switzerland
> Life in la Romandie
> Life in Ticino
Parenting Across Cultures
Across Cultures
Just How Different
Cross Cultural Marriages
Columns:
Crafty Kids | Mitten Mobile
Education | Education Across Cultures
Expat Corner | We Are Moving!!!
Family Health | The Swiss Health Care System
Fathering | The Houseman
In the Kitchen | Reliving Travel Memories in the Kitchen (with Sugar Puff Recipe)
La Leche League | Breastfeeding Across Cultures
Out & About | Zurich Opernhaus with Children
Recommended Reading | Review of “Beyond Chocolate”
Twinville | Nurturing Cultural Pride
Don’t forget to check out What’s On for February and March 2014.
Contributors February 2014 Issue
Editors: Mary Bider, Albina Nogueira
Writers: Audra Baleisis, Tanya Deans, Mary Bider, Tammy Furey, Carol McDonald, Dina El Halaby, Karin Mohler, Christina Hurst-Prager, Monica Shah, Karen Clayton, Albina Nogueira, Jahura Hossain, Eleni Mylona, Brian Wilson, Jennifer Pappert, Heddi Nieuwsma
Copyeditors: Carol McDonald, Kate Ashton, Liz Le Feuvre
Illustrators: Albina Nogueira, Laura Munteanu, Susana Gutierrez, Lara Friedrich, Jen Bognar, Suzanne Evans-Ackermann
Proofreader: Andrea Snashall
Illustration Coordinators: Laura Munteanu, Albina Nogueira
Logo: Suzanne Evans–Ackermann
Communication: Claire Petersen, Andrea Snashall
Webmaster / Website Design/ Layout Designer: Tanya Deans
Website Moderator: Andrea Snashall
Facebook Page Moderators: Tanya Deans, Andrea Snashall, Jahura Hossain
Advertising Manager: Mary Bider
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