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How I manage the parenting stress

August 26, 2017

When it comes to stress management, I am definitely on a path of learning. Quite recently I realised the root of many of my issues was that I was ...

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expats, food, health, life

Hidden vegetables recipes for your picky eater

August 23, 2017

After getting kid number two, I understood one thing: I have to pick my battles. When E. joined us, he would refuse almost any fruit or ...

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parenting, self-care

Our unforgivable weaknesses

August 19, 2017

Today has been a long day. One of those days you know will be hard from the very start. A day starting with a toddler’s finger stinging my ...

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finland

International adoption in Finland, how does it work?

August 16, 2017

Congratulations, you decided to become an adoptive parent! Be ready to get buried into tons of information, paperwork, and bureaucracy. ...

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crafts, life, parenting

Crafts for toddlers (and their untalented mothers)

August 12, 2017

I may have many qualities, but being good with my hands is not one of them. The little I learned, I did for my kids, as how to repair toys or ...

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favorites, life, reviews

Movie night with toddlers: best movies

August 9, 2017

Looking for suggestions for a movie night with your toddler? Here's a list of some great movies!

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adoption, health, life, parenting

Sleep issues with our adopted child and how we overcame them

August 5, 2017

We never had easy sleepers and our adopted son was challenging. Here's our story, including how we faced his sleep issues.

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finland, reviews

The family event in Helsinki you don’t want to miss

August 2, 2017

I’ve been literally counting the days to next Sunday for at least a month. Lasten Festarit will be taking place and it’s the ...

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finland, food, reviews, travel in finland

July favorites: new bag, nature places & more

July 29, 2017

I cannot believe July is over already! The past month really flew. Weather was definitely nicer than in June, but still a bit disappointing. In ...

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Bilingual Kids – Our Experience Teaching a Second Language

Support for Families in Finland – Resources and Services

Kamalat äidit®, support for mothers of teenagers in Finland

#COVID19 Parenting Resources Roundup

Are You Not Entertained? – Ideas for Quarantined Parents #COVID

How I manage the parenting stress

Hidden vegetables recipes for your picky eater

Our unforgivable weaknesses

International adoption in Finland, how does it work?

Crafts for toddlers (and their untalented mothers)

Movie night with toddlers: best movies

Sleep issues with our adopted child and how we overcame them

The family event in Helsinki you don’t want to miss

July favorites: new bag, nature places & more

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