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Smart Schools

October 30, 2018November 4, 2018 fmsadmin 0 Comments

Two years ago, in a letter signed by three maths teachers in my son’s year, we were notified that the

Education Options for Teens that You (Probably) Haven’t Heard of

September 16, 2018May 24, 2019 fmsadmin 0 Comments

In Switzerland, and perhaps especially in canton Zurich, once teenagers have finished their compulsory school years at around the age

Education Matters Features

Quo Vadis? Pathways at the Secondary School Level

September 16, 2018October 22, 2018 fmsadmin 0 Comments

For parents coming from other school systems, the high level of selectivity in Swiss secondary schools is something of an

Features In The Kitchen

Project Tween Kitchen Upskill

September 16, 2018September 27, 2018 fmsadmin 0 Comments

If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent many hours baking and cooking with your children since they were young. Pre-school,

Columns Loco Parentis

A Pre-Teen is a Tween is an Adolescent

September 16, 2018September 21, 2018 fmsadmin 0 Comments

After 11-odd years of parenting I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m not really a baby-person. What? Am I saying

Columns Expat Corner

Complaining and the Expat: Could You Stop for 21 Days?

September 27, 2018October 28, 2019 fmsadmin 0 Comments

Let’s face it – as expats, most of us complain…a lot! In fact, daily. We complain about so many things,

Baby Baby Columns

A Letter from an Anxious Mummy

September 23, 2018October 16, 2018 carolmcdonald 0 Comments

Last weekend, I found myself rereading a diary of mine, with letters I wrote to my first-born. I’ve always been

Breastfeeding Matters Columns

Twins and Teens

September 16, 2018September 20, 2018 fmsadmin 0 Comments

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

Columns

Fishing the Easy Way

September 16, 2018October 29, 2019 fmsadmin 0 Comments

Fishing is a great way to spend time with family. It provides a nice balance of quiet time and action.

Columns Out And About

Technorama for Girls and Boys of All Ages

September 16, 2018October 18, 2019 fmsadmin 0 Comments

Let’s face it – negative stereotypes still abound regarding girls in science and math and boys in language arts. Combined