My Favorite Natural Remedies
When I moved from Italy to Finland, I was surprised to find out herbal shops are not a thing here. Despite Finns’ close relationship with ...
health
Alex&Phil, Amazing On-the-go Snacks
Summer is so short in Finland that you have to enjoy while it lasts. This is the reason why we spend most of our time outdoors in summertime. ...
expats, finland, life, multicultural families, parenting, self-care
Support for Families in Finland – Resources and Services
Sometime families need a little help coping with the challenges of life. There is no shame in that, in fact I am open to admit we used help in ...
#COVID19 Parenting Resources Roundup
Here we are, having practiced social distancing for 5 weeks and counting, crushed by the uncertainty of when this will be over and how will the ...
finland, health, life, self-care
Coronavirus in Finland: Why Your Individual Choices Matter #stayathome
I know coronavirus in Finland is all we talk about lately and everyone’s saturated, but the uncomfortable reality is that this will be part ...
child development, health, life, parenting, self-care
Bored Child, Sane Parent
This entry is inspired by a recent article by Rebecca Onion titled Playtime Is Over!, posted in a Facebook group of local moms. The article ...
health, life, mindfulness, self-care
The 10 Bravest Things I Ever Did
At the end of this year I want to stop and reflect on courage, on the invisible struggles I faced in my adult life, and on the choices I have ...
child development, health, parenting
How To Foster Self-Esteem in Kids in an Early Age – guest post by Elkyra Park
I am a master in complimenting my 3-year old kiddo. Just yesterday, I cheered and patted him in the back when he successfully put his dirty ...