Written by Sara Al Arab I live in Berga in Linköping and I have no family here. It was really hard for me to adapt to all the changes, especially for a first-time mother. Luckily, Sweden is known to be very kid friendly. Parents and parents to be will be interested in knowing that nearly anywhere […]
Kids
Förskola: A lesson for parents and kids
My baby and I have been inseparable since birth and I could not imagine her being taken care of by a stranger. In India, where I come from, there are grandparents at home to take care of children so kids have to go to school after 2 years of age or later. But since living […]
A family guide to Dalarna
Dalarna – Sweden at its finest Finding the perfect holiday destination is not always easy. But if you are looking for a relaxing and charming Swedish getaway, look no further than Dalarna. Dalarna, also known as Dalecarlia in English, is just a few hours’ drive from Stockholm, yet with its sweeping scenery and quaint charms, […]
Expat Grief – The Tougher Side To Moving Abroad
I recently did an article on top tips to help children moving abroad. That post was designed to help them settle in and make the move a smoother experience for them. However, even if you follow all of these and more, you are likely at some point, for someone in the family to experience expat grief – […]
What does new mean to you? The conversion of a indoors girl to outdoor life in Sweden…
Have you heard it yet? The ubiquitous phrase so popular in Sweden when the weather gods do their best to keep everyone indoors? Det finns inget dåligt väder, bara dåliga kläder. There’s no bad weather, only bad clothing. Never did that turn out to be truer for me, previously a self confessed devotee of all […]