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Beautiful multicultural books for all ages – French edition!

September 23, 2016September 23, 2016 Third Culture Mama

Surprisingly, one of the most popular articles ever to appear on this blog was a very simple post called: Beautiful multicultural books for children. I had selected six books my […]

Multilingualism

New language goals!

January 8, 2016January 8, 2016 Third Culture Mama

You might remember how down I was on New Year’s resolutions in 2015. I didn’t set any goals at the beginning of last year other than the resolve to just […]

Travel

NYC with a toddler?

October 1, 2013November 23, 2014 Third Culture Mama

I love big cities. I love how alive they are, how endless the culinary, cultural, interpersonal experiences can be, how outrageous personalities and clothing are acceptable, how beautiful architecture and […]

Motherhood

14 months: I love it when…

May 28, 2013November 24, 2014 Third Culture Mama

… he fake laughs to get your attention: “HA. – HA.” … someone looks straight at him and he responds with a bashful ducking of the head and a wide […]

Bilingualism

Hindsight is always 20/20

April 21, 2013November 23, 2014 Third Culture Mama

I recall sitting in a cozy café, sipping a frothy cappuccino while reading all the books I could find on the subject of multilingual parenting atop a basketball-shaped belly. I […]

International travel with baby

December 14, 2012December 17, 2012 Third Culture Mama

It’s hard to believe that Ayo has been on 16 flights in the last six months. I’d say that flying with him is definitely getting easier as we learn how […]

8 month favs

December 3, 2012December 14, 2012 Third Culture Mama

Rocking out to music and noticing that my buddy is humming along to it too, but in soprano. The enthusiastic shake of a small plastic bottle filled with dry beans, […]

Autumn 7.5 month packing list

October 24, 2012November 25, 2012 Third Culture Mama

It’s hard to believe that tomorrow, we get to fly to Geneva. (Sorry robbers, we do have guests staying in our home.) We’re in that last minute packing frenzy for […]

Los Angeles at 6.5 months

October 3, 2012November 25, 2012 Third Culture Mama

We made our way to Los Angeles on Saturday. Tall Mountain had to be in the area for tonight’s screening of his newly released documentary film. We have also been […]

Birth

Birth: 10 Observations

August 3, 2012November 23, 2014 Third Culture Mama

My niece number two finally made her way into this world, bright and early on August 1, 2012. It was such an honor to be in the log themed room […]

Packing list reviewed

July 23, 2012August 13, 2012 Third Culture Mama

We are back “home”, laundry is folded, suitcases are away and Ayo seems to have recovered from jet lag as of last night. Last night he slept right through and […]

Packing list (for 3.5 month old)

June 30, 2012November 25, 2012 Third Culture Mama

Tall mountain and I try to do most of our travel with carry-ons. We like to bring only what we need and are known for packing deep into the night […]

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