by World Moms Blog | Aug 19, 2012 | Uncategorized
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 child?
On Tuesday, we head to Indonesia and, staying with the education theme, Lady E. discusses the fact that for many of us, the idea of routines flies out of the window during the summer holidays. She offers some very practical tips on how we can help our kids make the transition from holidays to school.
On Wednesday, we’re off to Nigeria, where Meredith talks about the culture shock she experienced when she moved there from the United States. She saw that the children were being raised in ways that she initially disapproved of, until she realized that there was a reason for most of the things she saw.
On Thursday, we will be back in the United States with Ohio mom Amy Hillis. Her youngest child has just outgrown pull-ups, and while this is a big success, it is a bittersweet moment for Amy. For the first time in many years, she doesn’t have a baby to care for. Come read as she tells us what this means for her.
Preparing for an international move can be a daunting task to say the least. Natalia is on her way to Tunis! Let’s hear how her preparations are going!
On Saturday, check out the Saturday Sidebar with Eva Fannon, where the World Moms give their thoughts on an important topic, and chime in with your answers to this week’s question!
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by World Moms Blog | May 27, 2012 | 2012, International, Motherhood, World Moms Blog Itinerary, World Motherhood
Another international week this week! Fasten your seatbelts!
On Monday, we will be in Florida with Nicole @ By Word Of Mouth Musings. Nicole talks about the abundance of information in our world today, and how we can use it to teach our kids how to make responsible decisions.
On Tuesday, we are in the Philippines with Martine. Last week we had a great post that discussed the recent Times article about attachment parenting. Martine tells us about how attachment parenting is viewed in the Philippines.
On Wednesday, we’re off to Indonesia to hear from Lady E. You know those gut-wrenching moments when our kids take a tumble? And the smiles that follow when our kids get right up and keep going? Lady E. reflects on the importance of letting kids learn through their own mistakes once in a while.
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World Moms Blog is an award winning website which writes from over 30 countries on the topics of motherhood, culture, human rights and social good. Over 70 international contributors share their stories from around the globe, bonded by the common thread of motherhood and wanting a better world for their children.
World Moms Blog was listed by Forbes Woman as one of the "Best 100 Websites for Women 2012 & 2013" and also called a "must read" by the NY Times Motherlode in 2013. Our Senior Editor in India, Purnima Ramakrishnan, was awarded the BlogHer International Activist Award in 2013.
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