Multilingual Children in Geneva
When we moved from London to Geneva four years ago, Eldest Son was 3 years-old. Although I’d been speaking…
Family Fun in Carouge
It’s not always easy to find some indoor activities for our little ones during these cold winter days,…
Lyli Meets the Stone-Muncher
Swiss-born illustrator and children author Céline Eimann will be launching her latest book “Lily meets the Stone-Muncher” on…
Help Your Expat Kids Cope
“Oh, they’ll be fine! Children are amazing aren’t they? They just soak up languages like a sponge” I…
What’s On in December
The countdown to Christmas has begun and we have a fab list of events coming up in the…
Ready Steady Escalade – part 2
As promised, I am back with part 2 of my Escalade post to tell you a bit more…
Ski Schools for Children
This is probably the best time of the year in Geneva (and Vaud of course!): what can be more…
Thalia et Bubu Xmas Showroom in Geneva
If you’re in Geneva this week and thinking how nice it would be to do a bit of…
Xmas at the Ariana Museum
The Ariana Museum (Musée suisse de la céramique et du verre) in Geneva houses one of grandest Ceramics and Glass…
December at MAMCO
The agenda for December 2012 at MAMCO, Geneva’s Musée d’art moderne et contemporain, is filled with great events that…
It’s “Un R de Famille” !
What do you do when you come across a place that brings back some of your happiest childhood…
L’Asticot Sale in Geneva
The story of Swiss ethical label L’Asticot began in 2009, when young mums Christie and Danièle put their creative…
See Heidi in Geneva !
I was so excited when I read about this, I nearly fell off my chair ! Yes, it’s really…
Birthday Planning Tips
At one point or another, we’ve all been thrown into a frenzy by the scary prospect of having to organize…
Shopping & Fun at Les Automnales
Late autumn in Geneva can be a bit tricky: too late in the season to enjoy more of those balmy, cloudless October days…
Sunday Brunch with Kids
When it’s too cold and rainy to enjoy a family stroll but not cold enough that ski season…
November at MAMCO
The agenda for November 2012 at MAMCO, Geneva’s Musée d’art moderne et contemporain, is filled with great events…
Geneva’s Historical Trams
As we were driving past Cornavin Station a few weeks ago, my boys screamed with excitement at the…
Halloween Tales
Looking for some indoor fun for your little munchkins this Halloween ? Here’s some suggestions for this Wednesday…
Love Esther Zaricot
We can’t stop grinning from ear to ear since Mme Esther Zaricot agreed to give us this interview. She’s a Swiss…
Workshops for Budding Anthropologists
The autumn school holidays in the Canton of Geneva are nearly upon us, so if your children and teens…
Sympa…les Poneys !
Little Miss Cutie is 2 and entering her “I love ponies” stage. She’ll squeal in delight every time we drive…
Who’s Afraid of the Creepy Crawlies ?
On Sunday I took my pretend children to the Vivarium de Meyrin. When I say “pretend children” I don’t…
Best Child-Friendly Pizzeria in Geneva
When we’re feeling a bit homesick and crave the heartwarming taste of authentic Italian pizza we always head…
Fun at the Museum
As mentioned in a previous post, I am a bit of an art addict and like to share this…
Vintage Toy Exhibition in Carouge
The Musée de Carouge has organised “Jouets et loisirs d’antan” – a fantastic exhibition of antique and vintage toys, which…
Apple Picking in Geneva
One of the perks of living in Geneva is that, although it’s the second biggest city in Switzerland, you’re…
Meet La Maison de Colette
La Maison de Colette is definitely one of my favourite Geneva blogs. Created by Marion, a French mother-of-one and…
Make a Splash!
Now that summer is finally here, what better way to enjoy the sunshine than let your little ones…
Have Baby, Will Fly
Nothing is guaranteed to test your parenting skills to the limit as air travel with your little ones.…
Health Emergency Numbers for Kids
I know the call I dread the most. When my mobile rings and the number on the display screen…
CinéTransat is Back!
Spring and Summer are definitely the best seasons to enjoy Geneva to the full. Gorgeous weather, longer days stretching…