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How to Introduce Your Child to Finnish language – a crash guide for expat parents in Finland

January 17, 2019

Many expat parents in Finland face the struggle of introducing their children to Finnish language. While the Finnish school system is the easiest ...

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favorites, finland, multilingualism, reading challenge

The Reading Challenge 2018, part IV

December 8, 2018

We are avid users of library services. We visit the local library weekly, have materials delivered (for free!), enjoy the children-friendly ...

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finland, multicultural families, multilingualism

Kickstarting support in English language for adoptive families in Finland

November 6, 2018

Few weeks ago I was asked to speak at the brunch for waiting adoptive parents organised by Adoptioperheet ry, the association of adoptive ...

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expats, multicultural families

Tiramisu, you won’t believe how easy it is

March 24, 2018

Tiramisu is my emergency dessert. Even thought it’s marketed as a special treat in Italian restaurants, it’s one of the easiest to ...

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expats, food, Lifestyle, multicultural families

Why Italian people freak out about food

February 28, 2018

This is not a parenting post, but I feel it’s something that will resonate with most of my readers, surely with those who know at least an ...

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adoption, adoption conversations, multicultural families, podcast

Adoption Conversations – episode 4. Adoptive mother and book author Jodie Hampshire

February 19, 2018

'm excited about this episode, as I am joined by Jodie Hampshire, co-author of one of my favourite book on adoptive parenting, Lionheart Families ...

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adoption, expats, india adoption, multicultural families, parenting

How being an expat made me a better adoptive parent

February 7, 2018

Not all evil comes to harm. It’s a popular say, but one of the most true. The expat life is tough. Growing old in a country where you were ...

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multicultural families, podcast

Adoption Conversations – episode 2

January 27, 2018

Our adoption experience has put us on a humbling learning path when it comes to parenting. I benefit greatly from the free resources many ...

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finland, india adoption, multicultural families

Adoption in Finland: our story, chapter I

September 20, 2017

Here I am, about to talk about one of the most personal and important parts of my, our, life. I thought for weeks if I wanted to and I finally ...

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Paola

I was born and raised in Italy, now I live in the winter wonderland that is Finland. I worked as a mathematics researcher, an IT project manager, and now I work in global development. I love nature, reading books, playing boardgames, and eating good food. I am grateful to have three wonderful kids who call me "mamma". One came from my belly, the other two from fateful encounters.

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