Several months ago I started reading books and articles on different parenting styles. Every parenting styles claims to be the best method, but who really knows for sure? The more I read, the more confused I became on what is really the right way to raise a baby. How long should I breastfeed? Do I tend to her each time she cries out? Should we share the bed? How do we teach … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2011
Switching from a Student to Spouse Visa in France – Part I
Switching from a student to a spouse visa in France should be a simple task, however, let me introduce you to the French administration. The application process seemed painless while in Bordeaux so we thought we were prepared when we arrived to our new home in Lantheuil. Apparently, every prefecture has its own requirements. So what was true in Bordeaux is now useless … [Read more...]
I Found the Softest Yarn for Babies in France – Phildar Phil Douce!
If you are searching for yarn to make a soft, cuddly baby blanket in France - then Phildar Phil Douce is the perfect choice! Something about having a baby puts me in the mood to create. I decided I MUST crochet her blankets, lots and lots of baby blankets. I came across the brand Phildar online and they seemed to have a good reputation. Since the closest Phildar store is … [Read more...]
Review of the Kap3 Flash 3 in 1 Pram
After spending days trying to find the perfect pram, I finally settled on the Kap3 Flash 3 in 1. Even with stores offering high discounts this time of the year, a 3 in 1 pram was averaged about 600 euros. There are so many things I want to buy my little sweetie that I did not want to spend most of my budget on a stroller. In France, it is much harder to find good deals on … [Read more...]
Bribing Mothers in France to Have More Children
France is obsessed with growing its population numbers. Some historians contribute this to World War II with their great loss of numbers, while others believe that the problem goes back much further than that. This country has for centuries not been able to get its population growth rate much higher than its death rate. Now faced with an aging population and not enough … [Read more...]