A Bull In A China Shop – A Powerful Testimony Of A Father’s Love
In the adoption community, I pride myself with being a small bridge between two realities, the one in Italy and the one in Finland. Two systems ...
italy
expats, finland, health, life, Lifestyle, mindfulness, multicultural families
10 Reasons Why I Am Grateful I Live In Finland
Since I moved to Finland nine years ago, the question I definitely heard the most was: “Why did you move to Finland from Italy?!”. ...
adoption, interviews, multicultural families
Italian mothers have a powerful response to racism: Mamme Per La Pelle
I am an immigrant in Finland, as well as a mother through international adoption. I have regularly met, witnessed, or heard of racial ...
child development, health, parenting
Why I Believe Spanking Kids Is Wrong
Oh I will regret going into the wasps’ nest that this topic is. However, I think it could be interesting to comment on this, as I come from ...
expats, favorites, finland, food, multicultural families
Where to Purchase Italian Food Supplies in Finland
Whenever I meet other immigrants, I make a point of asking them where I can find or eat their country’s authentic food here in Finland. All ...
Christmas time in Finland: snow, warm glögi, and family time
We are enjoying a wonderful white Christmas this year in Finland! Despite expectations, usually the first snow – well, the one that sticks ...
On being a working parent in Italy & why I’m grateful to live in Finland
While visiting Italy, I had the chance to talk with several parents living there… and hear their horror stories. For starter, one mother ...
Venice is beautiful, but you should stay away from it
I had to go on work trip near Venice, Italy, and my husband and the kids decided to come along, and take the chance to spend Easter with our ...
expats, multicultural families
Tiramisu, you won’t believe how easy it is
Tiramisu is my emergency dessert. Even thought it’s marketed as a special treat in Italian restaurants, it’s one of the easiest to ...