The Importance of Being Flexible
When my family sits around the kitchen table and start talking – or playing, as we like to see it – it
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Author: Marites Ylagan
Autumn Wine Cream Soup
Soup is a tantalizing staple in Switzerland that is usually enjoyed with salad before a main course. This recipe will
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Flexibility, Thy Name Is Frau
Families, when they function well, are great, solid structures for raising children. The reliability of the presence of two parents
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Hiking in Changeable Weather: What to Do?
One of our challenges in spring and early summer is planning outdoor activities. What to do! Will it rain or
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Generation Alpha
“Generation Alpha” is the term that has been coined to refer to the generation born after 2010. These babies are
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Will Your Child’s Career Depend on Creativity?
Robots. A global workforce. Looming recession. There are many reasons to feel gloomy about the prospects for your child’s future
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“Forget about Swiss perfectionism at home.”
How a Korean-Japanese-Swiss family deals with cultural differences The love story It was a sunny day in June 2009. The
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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
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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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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
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