Pregnancy and childbirth can make any new mom nervous. But, you might be wondering what it’s like having a baby in Sweden if you are disabled? Being a disabled parent in Sweden comes with many challenges. With proper planning and the right nursery items, you can make your home safe for baby and more convenient […]
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What happens when you divorce in Sweden?
You never want to start a new chapter in your life or an exciting adventure thinking about the worst, or what could go wrong. It seems almost fateful to even indulge the consequences of what would happen if your family’s immigration didn’t work out. It’s a reality that even the most pragmatic amongst us shuns. […]
Giving birth in Sweden: an introduction to newbie moms
As my child’s birth inched closer, a friend encouraged me to attend an English language introduction at Östra Sjukhuset. Having learned that birthing location would not be decided until labor begins, I readily agreed. The regimented way in which some aspects of Swedish society run intimidates me. Arming myself with knowledge before this foray into […]
Svenska for Children, Immersion or Bilingual Education?
English is the language my entire family speaks. Only English. I know a smidgeon of French from high school, but that is it. My husband speaks both his primary language as well as English, which he learned from an early age. He came to the United States for college and in our home, he exclusively […]
