Coping with Change at Home and at School
Most international families find they can handle a certain amount of change in life and become experts at planning house moves
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The Swiss Transport Museum in Lucerne Celebrates Flexible Transportation
When I pictured Switzerland before moving here many years ago, I imagined snow-covered mountains, cows on alpine pastures, herders producing
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Breastfeeding and the Environment
Changes in the environment have a devastating effect on us all. One of our traditional nursery rhymes has changed into
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Make a Wall Hanging
If your child is like mine, you probably have lots of found objects from your forest walks, that holiday at the
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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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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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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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