Work-life balance, bad parenting and the biggest wake-up calls we ever got (while not sleeping, obviously).
Let’s be honest – about parenting.
Gender discrimination at work does affect a lot of Swiss women. How can their male colleagues stand up for gender equality? Little things make a huge difference, says Alexandra Dufresne, and reveals ten tips for Swiss men.
WeiterlesenYoung Swiss Women grow up feeling equal in every aspect – until they hit the workforce: Gender discrimination is a serious problem in many Swiss workplaces. Alexandra Dufresne reveals ten tricks to deal with the inequality.
WeiterlesenIt’s raining, it’s pouring… and the kids want action! Here are our 49 best tips for indoor outings and activities on rainy days around Zug, Luzern and Central Switzerland – with babies, toddlers and big kids.
WeiterlesenWhen hiking as a family in Switzerland, the trick is to find treks that work for both little walkers and their parents. We’ve got tips for the top five trails for families, thanks to Swiss family hiking guru Tanya Deans at MomsTotsZurich.
WeiterlesenWhen a mother who loves her job tries to lean in, she gets pushed out – into the motherhood box. What can a working mom do?
WeiterlesenAs a kid, when you were told that starving children in Africa would love to eat your veggies, did your bad feelings disappear, replaced with gratitude for your peas? Do you cure depression by pointing out someone’s awesome life? About the cult of happy endings and the recent suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain.
WeiterlesenGun violence affecting kids in the US (and all people, everywhere) is chilling – and unacceptable. Moms and dads should hug their babies – then take action to prevent more children from being killed.
WeiterlesenDidn’t pack extra clothes? Let your toddler play on the iPad? Didn’t have a hot…
WeiterlesenParents could use a hand (or many). Sure, in this gig economy, we can outsource cleaning or repairs – but who can help break up the toddler fight club, ride the spinning rides or coach a cranky kid with homework? A wish list.
WeiterlesenOutsourcing: The secret to work-life balance without losing your mind. 12 tips for managing family life and work tasks, many personally tested by Any Working Mom.
WeiterlesenToddler TV? No thanks – I’d give anything to never hear Peppa Pig snort again. But TV with the teen? It brings us together, and that’s bliss. On bingeing and bonding – and the best shows to watch side by side.
WeiterlesenAaaargh! And a big, fat facepalm for good measure. Do you know that feeling of…
WeiterlesenWhat can you do with kids in Zurich when it’s raining? Here are my 25 tips for rainy days, from indoor playgrounds to museums to cafés with a play area. Rain, rain, go away….
WeiterlesenI officially need to improve as a mom. A lot. A LOT. On a scale…
WeiterlesenMy vision of old age, version 1: My best friend and I will still be…
WeiterlesenMy belly is wobbling. My breasts are hanging. My upper arms are waving. Sometimes, when…
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