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Family: Christmas things to do in Geneva 2020
This bizarre year is almost over, and with this ending comes Christmas. For obvious resons, most Christmas events have been cancelled, but it does not mean there is nothing to do! I mean, this is why you follow Parentville, right? Whatever the season, whatever the...
The unique bilingual program at Institut International de Lancy (IIL)
Institut International de Lancy (aka IIL) is a school with a long-standing history starting in 1903. The school offers a French section (with a French curriculum), and an English section (with a British curriculum). They have recently expanded their bilingual section...
Kosmos magazine – for girls and the rest of the world
There’s a new magazine for girls (and the rest of the world) in Switzerland - "Kosmos". I can’t wait to tell you all about it! It's fun, it's wise, it's silly, it's interesting, and more! It opens the door to new interests, passions, and self-confidence. (And no, I...
Everything closed and it’s cold. What now? November 2020 in Geneva
Here we are again with Covid messing with our lives on all possible levels. Geneva has announced the closure of almost everything. No more museums, libraries, ice-rinks, no indoor family-friendly attractions. At least school remain open, but what to do on weekends,...
9 walks in Geneva’s nature
Warm clothes, boots, umbrellas - prepare the gear and enjoy the outdoors! Because in Geneva there are so many beautiful places. I even found three that are suitable for prams! Unfortunately, many fascinating places close to Geneva are in France, where we can't go at...
Perfect recipes for Halloween by Oksana (Nutrition Right)
Halloween is all about candy, but is it? It's also about ghosts, zombies, dress up, and... pumpkins! We all now the sugar rash that accompanies the Halloween eveing, and I am not about to tell you to ban candy. I will myself get some candy from my daughter's bucket...
JE SUIS PARENT – FRENCH FOR PARENTS
Somewhere along my parenting journey in Geneva, I went to buy scissors to cut my daughter's hair. To the utter confusion of the saleswoman, I asked for "scissors for horses". My daughter started laughing, the lady was still looking at me with her eyes wide open. You...
A weekend in Morzine with Emerald Stay
Holidays not far away from home? Hell, yeah! It’s especially great with kids, and especially practical in the times of travel-uncertainty. Luckily, Geneva’s location is a gem! Within 1h drive in every direction there are so many great holiday-destinations, one would...
Climbing in Geneva for kids
Kids love to climb! From the moment they learn how to move around they try climbing the furniture around the house. It's a great sport that engages all the muscles, demands thinking, planning ahead, and provides tons of fun! Recently, in Geneva and around there are...
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