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POLAND: (Self)Portrait of a mother(hood)
A few months ago, my parents had their 45th wedding anniversary. Our gift to them was a photo book. In this one book, my sister (as she was responsible for putting it all together) was able to squeeze almost their entire life and the most important events from their...
SOCIAL GOOD: The power of a voice
On July 24th, I did something I never dreamed possible. As a representative of the world's poorest of the poor, I lobbied on Capital Hill. If you asked me two years ago if I would ever find myself here as an advocate for global and human rights, I would have laughed...
MALAYSIA: Physicalness
He is relaxed, his head lolling slightly on my shoulder, mouth open just so, tired eyes finally closed. I feel his weight, comfortable in my arms, all 15 pounds of soft baby and fuzzy hair, warmly nestled where he should be. I listen to his gentle breathing, slowing,...
Travel Itinerary for the Week of September 3rd!
On Monday, we start our week with a soothing post from Alison Lee, whose second son was born just four months ago. She loves the physical aspect of parenting - the cuddles and tickles, and she gives us a glimpse into her life with her boys. On Tuesday we have a post...
Saturday Sidebar: How long does it take for an idea to germinate in your mind before it becomes a published post?
This week’s Saturday Sidebar is a spin on one of the writing prompts from Mama Kat’s Pretty Much World Famous Writer’s Workshop: "How long does it take for an idea to germinate in your mind before it becomes a published post?" Check out what some of our World Moms had...
FRANCE: Vacationing With Kids
Having a successful vacation with children requires setting your expectations beforehand. Friends of ours (who now have grown children) recounted the first time they went on vacation with their newborn. The wife ended up sitting on the beach all day with the baby...
Interview With Elizabeth Atalay
Where in the world do you live? And, are you from there? I live in Rhode Island, U.S.A, and though I have lived in New York & Maryland, and traveled the world in between, I ended up settling down only an hour from where I grew up in Massachusetts. What...
ILLINOIS, USA: What’s Work Got to Do with It?
The Caretaker’s Dilemma: Where am I needed most? The world (particularly here in the USA) is full of “working moms,” and yet we regard ourselves and others with emotion, anxiety and something bordering on distrust. If you’re a working mom (or if you are married to...
EGYPT: Expressing Love to Our Children
I was struggling while raising my elder son about which style is the best to have a well-behaved child. I was struggling because I didn’t know how to balance being firm and giving him the tenderness he needs. I was raised in a very strict and conservative family and school. Love and emotions weren’t expressed in any way, only strict rules and orders. The main objective was to have obedient and well-behaved kids.
SOCIAL GOOD: Inspiring Women – Navyn Salem
“As I stood in the malnutrition ward of a regional hospital, my chest tightened, and I had to work hard to keep my composure. There were no welcoming smiles, only blank, empty stares. My camera, normally always at the ready, dropped down to my side. I couldn’t bring...
WASHINGTON, USA: The Girly Water Bottle
My six year old son has a resuable water bottle with a pink top that is covered with bees and daisies. When it's time to replace our son's gear, we let him choose what he likes without telling him things are specifially for boys or girls. However, most things are...
SOUTH AFRICA: Is It Just Luck?
I often get told how "lucky" I am to have such a great relationship with my 19 year old son and my 16 year old daughter. I usually smile and agree that I am, indeed, lucky to be blessed with such a great husband and kids. Is it just luck, though? Gary Player (the...
Travel Itinerary for the Week of August 27th!
On Monday we will be in lovely Cape Town, South Africa, with Mamma Simona. Simona has the kind of positive relationship with her children that makes her the envy of other parents of teens. She tells us what her secret is. On Tuesday we head to Washington to hear from...
Saturday Sidebar: Aside from your kids, pets, your husband, your coffee and your wine, what makes you smile?
This week’s Saturday Sidebar is a spin on one of the writing prompts from Mama Kat’s Pretty Much World Famous Writer’s Workshop: “Aside from your kids, pets, your husband, your coffee and your wine, what makes you smile?” Check out what some of our World Moms had to...
TUNISIA: Anticipation
As anyone who has executed an international move knows, the process is as much excitement as pure terror. In addition to the myriad concerns flying through your head about never seeing your cherished belongings again, there is the fear of the unknown. Where will I...
OHIO, USA: Bye-Bye Baby
A few weeks ago, we celebrated the end of an era. At two months shy of five years old, my youngest finally let go of his overnight pull-ups. A big deal, I know. We ceremoniously gathered all the remaining pull-ups and said good-bye to them. Wrapped and waiting for the...
NIGERIA: Eyes Wide Open
I was at a park in the US pushing my two children (who were 13 mos. and 3 yrs at the time) on swings, when I noticed a little girl who looked about 2 years old with dirty blonde hair which looked like it hadn’t been combed in days. Her clothes were filthy and stained...
INDONESIA: The Home School Connection Tips
How can Parents help their children to experience success at school? In many parts of the world, this time of year marks the wind-down to summer holidays and the wind-up for back to school preparations. For some of us Moms, this is the first time our little ones will...
SINGAPORE: Saying Yes To the Best and No To the Rest
Singapore has been dubbed a tuition nation. Outside of the country, we are known as the "garden city" or the "little red dot" or even the city that banned chewing gum. But internally, we call ourselves a tuition nation. And I'm not so sure that it's something to be...
Travel Itinerary for the Week of August 20th!
On Monday we will be in Singapore, where June Yong talks about the culture of starting children's tuition from as young as three. Does this really set up the child for future success, or is it merely fulfilling a need for status in the parents at the expense of the...
Saturday Sidebar: What advice would you give your teenage self?
This week's Saturday Sidebar is a spin on one of the writing prompts from Mama Kat's Pretty Much World Famous Writer’s Workshop: “What is one piece of advice you would give your teenage self?” Check out what some of our World Moms had to say... Ms. V of South Korea...
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