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• 10+ tips for a smooth transition moving abroad with kids 2 years ago You are moving? How exciting! Now what? Moving abroad (or not), can be a very daunting process for kids. Like any other transition in their life, it can feel overwhelming and they may struggle to process all of the emotions associated with the move. Any parent will try and smooth the process for...
• 3 weeks in the Azores with kids: itinerary and tips 2 years ago In this article, you will find our full itinerary with places to see, where to eat, where to stay, fun things to do with children and more tips to plan your family holiday in the Azores.The whole family agrees that these 3 weeks in the Azores were our favourite family holiday to date. From whale...
• Les galettes des rois: the different cakes eaten in France on Epiphany 2 years ago When I think of Epiphany, I think of galette des rois. But did you know there are different types of galettes? Yes, the flaky pastry filled with almonds is not the most common galette in all the regions of France. Here are some of the others eaten in France.La galette des roisI have tried to link...
• Authentic diverse French children's books written by women of colour 3 years ago Like many, looking for anti-racism resources for my kids, I started by looking for books with non-white characters. The thing is while my kids read in English, as a bilingual family, I also wanted books in French. I can find French translations of American books. But my kids know little about...
• As Aventuras de Sofia na Selva (Portuguese book review) 3 years ago When I was little, I loved yoga. I practised yoga for many years as a child and teenager. As an adult, this has helped me tremendously with relaxation techniques, in particular. So when I heard about the books written by Giselle Shardlow, from Kids Yoga Stories, to introduce yoga to children...

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