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Saturday Sidebar: What’s for dinner?
Can you help a mother out? World Moms Blog writer, Maman Aya asked, “What’s your favorite go-to dinner dish for the family?” And you know what? If it’s quick and easy, that’s even better! Here’s a list from some of World Moms to start the conversation... Karyn Van...
INDONESIA: Interview with Lady E
Where in the world do you live? And, are you from there? I live in Bali, Indonesia. I am originally from the US, but have been living abroad since 2005. Prior to Bali, I lived in Togo, South Korea, and Ghana. What language(s) do you speak? English and German fluently,...
CANADA: Breast of Luck (Part 2 of 3)
Only one of the above women will be successful at exclusive breastfeeding. One will transfer exclusively to formula within a month and the other will feed primarily formula while supplementing with nursing sessions.
Which do you think is which?
Let me tell you more about them.
CHINA: Sitting for a Moon
Just before a Chinese colleague was due to give birth to her first child, we sat down and compared pregnancy and childbirth practices in Canada and China. I was very excited to have the opportunity to do so, as since arriving in China last year I have been very curious about local customs regarding babies.
NEW YORK, USA: Love and Marriage
I recently read an article somewhere that said many moms polled were having sex (I should say moms who are married or in a committed relationship) about 4 times a year… and they were ok with that, as were their partners. Once a quarter? Really!? I know we are all exhausted by the time we get to bed, but isn’t it important for your and your partner’s happiness? Isn’t it important for the health and well-being of your relationship with your significant other to be intimate?
AUSTRALIA: Listening to My Heart…Eventually
I think one of the hardest things for any parent to admit to themselves is that there may be something wrong with one of their children. Admitting that you may have failed, in some small way, at recognising the signs or that you may have got it wrong, for so many...
Join our Global Twitter Parties This Thursday!!!
GLOBAL TWITTER PARTIES! Ever wonder how mothers around the world do things? Our international contributors will be signing into Twitter to discuss: “Differences in Motherhood Around the World” Thursday, May 10, 2012 7-8am EST (US/NYC) AND 7-8pm EST (US/NYC) Go to...
Travel Itinerary for the Week of May 7th!
Come fly with us on Monday, to Australia! Fiona @ Inspiration To Dream will start us off this week, telling us about how recent events have given some insight into her son and some of the challenges he has experienced. On Tuesday we will be in New York with Maman Aya,...
Saturday Sidebar: What book is on your nightstand?
This week World Moms Blog writer Kyla P’an wants to know... “What book is on your night stand and would you recommend it to other World Moms?” Check out what some of our World Moms had to say... Asha of Nigeria writes: “There are two books on my night stand. “Harry...
CANADA: Breast of Luck (Part 1 of 3)
The researcher I spoke to, who is also an OB/GYN, wanted to talk to me about infant feeding and my experiences and she wanted my opinion on how doctors can help depressed and anxious women to breastfeed more.
I’m not surprised that they’re asking. The medical profession in Canada is VERY big on breastfeeding.
You have to understand that in a socialized health care setting, it is very much in the government’s interest to push preventive medicine.
Preston & Julian: A Stunning Legacy Yet to Bloom
We were expecting a miracle. We wanted her babies to live, grow up and be healthy. She was one of our own. We were mad at her doctors. We were mad at the hospital. We cried often. We forgave. We watched and shared videos of babies who had defied the odds among each...
United Arab Emirates: How Much Tuition is Ten Toes?
Janice has been in Abu Dhabi for six years, working in this same salon, sending money home the entire time. I say something inane, like “that’s a lot of feet.” She smiles and says “is okay, madam, I am sending my brothers to college, madam, and the tuition….” She rolls her eyes as if to suggest that it’s a lot, switches her attention to my other foot, pushes at the nails.
SAUDI ARABIA: Balancing Act
“B climbs up on my legs that are stretched out on the foot rest and lays along them with his head on the pillow and then he chooses a song for me to sing. His choices are limited to: you are my sunshine, Doha ya Doha or Hal Seesan.”
SAUDI ARABIA: Balancing Act
“B climbs up on my legs that are stretched out on the foot rest and lays along them with his head on the pillow and then he chooses a song for me to sing. His choices are limited to: you are my sunshine, Doha ya Doha or Hal Seesan.”
PHILIPPINES: Waiting on Baby Number Two
"When are you going to have another baby?" I get asked this question at least once every week. At least, it feels like I do. It seems that whenever an acquaintance runs into me while I'm out, or when we're visiting extended family, the matter of when I'm going to give...
SOUTH CAROLINA, USA: Breaking Down and Building Up
We all, I think, have our hard times when we think, "that's it! I'm done! I cannot take it anymore!" Life throws us curve balls that we don't expect and some are much tougher than others. As I have written about before, we have moved around a bit in the last 5...
SOUTH CAROLINA, USA: Breaking Down and Building Up
We all, I think, have our hard times when we think, "that's it! I'm done! I cannot take it anymore!" Life throws us curve balls that we don't expect and some are much tougher than others. As I have written about before, we have moved around a bit in the last 5...
Travel Itinerary for the Week of April 30th!
We are all over the map again this week, with a different country for each day! On Monday, we will start the week in South Carolina with Maggie Ellison, who has had to pick her roots and move more times than she can remember. When her stability was threatened yet...
Saturday Sidebar: “Momma, why does that person [fill in the blank] like THAT?”
This week's Saturday Sidebar Question comes from World Moms Blog writer Multitasking Mumma. She asked our writers, “How do you explain disabilities and mental illness to your children?” Check out what some of our World Moms had to say... Meredith of Nigeria writes:...
INDONESIA: Visiting the Doctor
I have always dreaded the injection part of check ups and usually begged my husband to be the child holder while I handled the post-jab cuddles. Now that they are older, restraining them isn’t an option. This is a relief in many ways, but reasoning with them is just as hard (or harder).
NIGERIA: Interview with Meredith
What do you view as the challenges of raising a child in today’s world?
One of the biggest challenges in today’s world is “ how to let go.” When many colleges are offering sessions to parents of college freshmen tips and ideas of how to let their children be independent and make their own choices, you know that the age of hyper parenting is definitely upon us.
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