Raising a Bilingual Child

  • September 20, 2012
I don’t pretend I got it all right and my daughter does make mistakes as she is learning…
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Pic Nic at the Castle

  • September 19, 2012
The events of La Semaine du Goût that are taking place throughout Switzerland until the end of this week are…
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Until the Cows Come Home

  • September 19, 2012
As summer draws to an end and autumn begins, it’s time for a unique event not to be missed in Switzerland:…
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A Scary Night in Morges !

  • September 18, 2012
For all the little monsters in our household Halloween can never come soon enough. Imagine our delight then when…
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Vintage Toy Exhibition in Carouge

  • September 18, 2012
The Musée de Carouge has organised “Jouets et loisirs d’antan” – a fantastic exhibition of antique and vintage toys, which…
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Weekend in Versailles

  • September 18, 2012
Geographically speaking, living in Geneva means being right at the centre of Europe. You can get pretty much…
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Expat Mumpreneurs: Michelle

  • September 14, 2012
Our “Expat Mumpreneurs” section is very close to our hearts. We have the greatest admiration for all the talented,…
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ASK Information Day

  • September 11, 2012
Unique event in Geneva: a special needs education fair Saturday October 6th 2012 Crown Plaza Hotel, Geneva 9:30am – 3pm…
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Apple Picking in Geneva

  • September 9, 2012
One of the perks of living in Geneva is that, although it’s the second biggest city in Switzerland, you’re…
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The French Village of Pérouges

  • August 29, 2012
We came across the French village of Pérouges on our way to Lyon a couple of years ago: the children needed to…
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Swiss School

  • August 28, 2012
Moving to a different country is daunting enough for anyone. Thinking about enrolling your children into a local…
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Pardon my French !

  • August 2, 2012
Is the French language so rude that it should come with an apology ? Should expats expect to hear…
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As Easy as Tu or Vous

  • August 2, 2012
The use of ‘tu’ and ‘vous’ adds to the difficulty of the French language. Being a foreigner, you will…
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Jeff Koons in Basel

  • July 31, 2012
There’s one exhibition I’d really love to visit with my three munchkins and I’m hoping we’ll be able…
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The Geneva Music Scene

  • July 30, 2012
Expats often complain that Geneva is “too quiet” and doesn’t offer much in terms of night-life or music gigs. If…
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Les Fetes de Geneve

  • July 16, 2012
From the 19th of July to the 12th of August 2012 Geneva will be celebrating its fabulous summer…
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Come & Play !

  • July 10, 2012
How do French people organise playdates ? Since moving to England, I’ve realised how easy and flexible playdates…
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In Heidi’s Footsteps

  • July 4, 2012
It happens to most expatriates in Switzerland, especially if your expat plans take you to one of the…
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Geneva for Free

  • June 24, 2012
We’ve all heard the bleak refrain that usually accompanies the mention of living in Geneva: “It’s one of…
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Summer in Geneva

  • June 24, 2012
Summertime in Geneva can seem like a very quiet affair to most expats since many foreign families tend to take the children…
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Sunday Lunch “en famille”

  • June 24, 2012
French families traditionally spend long Sunday lunches together, with lots of verve and scrumptious food. Sundays can get a bit…
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Vive la Classe Verte !

  • June 24, 2012
If your children attend a French school, chances are they will be taken on a ‘classe verte’ during…
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Yoga in the Park

  • June 24, 2012
If you love yoga, or always wanted to try it but never had the chance, why not make…
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Diabolo: a Festival for Children

  • June 18, 2012
The Diabolo Festival for children in Morges (Canton Vaud) will open its doors for the first time on Saturday 23rd…
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Meet La Maison de Colette

  • June 18, 2012
La Maison de Colette is definitely one of my favourite Geneva blogs. Created by Marion, a French mother-of-one and…
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French Terms of Endearment

  • June 17, 2012
‘Céline, what are the pet names that French mums use for their children?’ asked my friend Michela. Of course! She…
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Kristin on Trailing

  • June 17, 2012
Kristin Louise Duncombe  is a psychotherapist who specializes in working with international and expatriate families in Paris and…
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Walking the Jura

  • June 15, 2012
One of our favourite walks in the Jura is from St. Cergue  to La Barillette. As you look…
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Sunday Market in Divonne

  • June 12, 2012
A trip over the border to the weekly market in the French spa town of Divonne-les-Bains  is a…
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Floral Pop-up Café

  • June 11, 2012
Do you love flowers, gardening and delicious cupcakes? If so make a note in your diary of this coming weekend’s outdoor event…
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I Art Geneva

  • June 11, 2012
I’ve always had a very soft spot for art and design so – whenever possible – I try to…
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The Tintin Connection

  • June 10, 2012
With the release of Spielberg’s 3D movie last year, cartoon-character Tintin has enjoyed a well-deserved revival. But did…
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Make a Splash!

  • June 10, 2012
Now that summer is finally here, what better way to enjoy the sunshine than let your little ones…
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An Expat Family in Lyon

  • June 9, 2012
Two rivers run through it: an expat family’s first year in Lyon When it was first proposed that…
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Life in Annecy

  • June 9, 2012
Have you ever dreamt of moving to Annecy, one of France’s most beautiful cities known as the Venice…
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How Teachers Can Shape You

  • June 9, 2012
At the beginning there was a teacher in a classroom full of 14 year-old students, who were learning when to use the…
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Mums Rule the Playground

  • June 5, 2012
We all had a favourite playground game when we were little, but can you keep up with your little…
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