Infant Communication

Infant Communication

Roya Caviglia talks to The HUB about her journey towards working with babies and their families.   Having first spent many years teaching people how to improve their communication in English, Roya became a parent.  She discovered how much babies have to tell us, and...
Return to exercise after having a baby

Return to exercise after having a baby

Lu Dolton, of Alpine Active talks about returning to exercise after having a baby. It’s not to be underestimated. “Growing and birthing a human (however you give birth) is extraordinary, humbling, difficult, life affirming and many other emotions in...

Languages for Fun

Moving on from Laura in Geneva’s blog, last week, The HUB connects with Esther.  She is Swiss, but has also lived as an expat so understands that adapting, settling and integrating is often a challenge. “My name is Esther, I’m a Swiss citizen, with...
Emily in Paris vs Laura in Geneva

Emily in Paris vs Laura in Geneva

Now, I like Emily in Paris as much as the next person and binge-watched the latest series.  But I’m going to say it – Emily has sold us all a lie! Be honest, who didn’t – when first faced with the idea of moving to a chic European city like Geneva –...
I can’t get no sleep

I can’t get no sleep

Charlotte Patchell is a certified nurse with nutrition training and a focus on sleep issues. She runs  the Geneva-based BubHub, a consultancy for English speaking parents delivering child and baby sleep and wellbeing services. She talks to us about the demands of...
Visitors – is parting such sweet sorrow?

Visitors – is parting such sweet sorrow?

Have you had visitors these holidays? Are you saying farewell with a heavy heart, wondering if you’re doing the right thing being away from family?  Or are you desperate to get back to normal, to cease the extra roles of tour guide and chef? Visitors are lovely. The...
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