Best toy stores in Istanbul
Istanbul has some good toy outlets, but you won’t find these stores just anywhere. You might assume that Istanbul’s busy Istiklal Street would have a good toy range, and although it does have a few …
Family
Moving to Dushanbe as a foreign family
Considering a move to Dushanbe with your family? While this is not a popular expat destination, you’re not alone. What type of foreigners typically move to Dushanbe? There are only a few hundred expats in …
How to create the ultimate toddler’s activity pack for travel
Our job travel blogging often requires long plane flights and sometimes our travel day stretches close to 24 hours. It normally involves 2 flights, a stopover at an airport and a taxi ride or two. …
Raising kids overseas – parenting in a different culture
Your parenting style is shaped by the culture you grow up in. The values and cultural expectations you learned as a child all affect how you raise your kids. So raising a family in a …
Helping my child learn a second language
Experts say immersion is the best way to learn any new language. Although it may not always be possible to completely immerse your child in the target language, whatever you can do to make language …
Finding a school for your child overseas
Moving abroad with your young family may involve finding a new school or making decisions about home-schooling, depending on the age of your kids. There are four main options you will have for schooling: As …
Settling into a new country as a family
Moving to a new country is a big decision in itself but choosing to move your family is a whole other matter. Children will need lots of support to make friends while they are grappling …
Tips for flying with an infant
Most people hope not to be seated nearby children on a plane, especially infants who are likely to scream. Parents have a different fear, that of inflicting their child on the other passengers. Parents often …