If motherhood was a course at university, these are the books I would include in it syllabus. Pregnancy & Birth Parenting Which books have helped you prepare for and get through motherhood? Leave me a comment or share it via email. I would love to expand my reading list.
When I was pregnant, I knew that raising my Global Babies would be different from how I was raised. From talking to friends in similar family settings, joining Facebook groups, I’ve also found guidance in several books. Raising Multilingual Children Covering My BlindSpots If you are raising international, intercultural, interracial children, what books helped you?
One of the best parts of being a manager is coaching and mentoring colleagues on their way to become managers themselves. In our company, you have to go through an assessment center to prove your potential as a manager. My first coachee from this year just passed and started, the next one is anxious for…
As Globy’s fifth birthday is approaching I realize how we have obviously moved away from the baby and toddler stage with her. I find myself thinking more and more about what it is that bigger kids need while I’m still running after my toddler and baby. It was at this time that Ashley McLean of youngmoms.info…
So, at home you speak…? Can they speak…? Wait, what language do they speak? We are an intercultural family of a German momma, Senegalese papa, and three girls under 4 living in Japan. Whenever we meet someone new it takes about ten minutes to explain what languages we speak, what input the girls get from…
Through three pregnancies, I have felt extremely lucky. All three pregnancies were absolutely welcomed and at a time in my life when I felt ready for them with a committed father and dad in the picture. The first and the third pregnancy especially were easy, I was healthy and able to stay fit and basically…
During my pregnancies and postpartum I managed to keep up with my workouts. Since returning to work with 3 under 4 it has been a bit more challenging to find the time or maybe jus t the energy for a regular work out regimen. “Papa Globy” felt inspired to remind me why working out is…
In the world of toys, dolls hold a special place in every child’s heart. They aren’t just playthings; they are companions, confidants, and a canvas for creativity. One of the most impactful ways we can foster self-esteem, belonging and inclusivity in children is by ensuring that they see themselves reflected in their toys. Watching ‘Black…
My youngest is about to turn one-and-a-half years old so that I am getting ready for the third round of potty training. My mother would say ‘if a child is not potty trained by 2 years old, the parents were lazy’. If children aren’t potty trained by the age of 2, the parents were lazy….
Managing a busy household as a parent can be daunting, yet with the right strategies, it’s entirely manageable and affordable. This guide offers practical and cost-effective tips for maintaining an organized and efficient home.