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...
Haplo Care – Support for mental health in pregnancy and beyond

Haplo Care – Support for mental health in pregnancy and beyond

When we brought our twins home from the hospital, my husband and I were ecstatic – a healthy boy and a girl, no complications during and after pregnancy – what more can you ask for?  We had no clue. Just two weeks later, I started becoming increasingly moody,...
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...
Empty nest so soon….

Empty nest so soon….

The days go slow but the years go (really) fast… I’m not sure how it happened, but I am an empty nester. There were times I thought I’d never get an afternoon sans children, and now here I am…. with more time than I know what to do with. My children are both away at...
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