by Erin "ebe" Porter | Dec 7, 2016 | Daily life, Expat issues, History and culture, Tips, advice, suggestions
I get asked about my experience having a kid and raising her in Germany a lot by my American family and friends. But the truth is, I have nothing to compare it to. Unlike fellow GW contributor Jane, I never had a child in the USA. However – as an American...
by Erin "ebe" Porter | Nov 30, 2016 | Daily life, German vocabulary, Tips, advice, suggestions
How to Avoid Getting a Lecture from the Kita Teacher When writing my post on “How to Dress for Winter in Germany”, I felt like I could complete another full post on “How to Dress your Kid for Winter in Germany”. Germans take winter clothing...
by Erin "ebe" Porter | Aug 30, 2016 | Daily life, Expat issues, German vocabulary, History and culture, Tips, advice, suggestions, Work and employment matters
I am nearing 30-days away on my latest vacation. Well, Elternzeit (parental leave) is more accurate. We have almost 2 full months re-connecting with family in the big ‘ole US of A. My American counterparts are in awe that people in Germany can take so much time...
by Chloe D | May 2, 2016 | History and culture
This blog post could start like a silly joke. A Yorkshire lass, a Scot, a Brazilian, and a New Yorker go with their children to the playground … But, given I’m still working on the punchline, let me provide the context. Today was beautifully sunny. The advent of...
by Chloe D | Feb 24, 2016 | Daily life, Tips, advice, suggestions
Yesterday our children – both aged five and a half – had their first swimming lesson. That is more than I ever had: I love to swim but have little recollection of ever having learned how to do it. Until now we have relied on holidays to sunny places with...
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