Times Tables, The Fun Way

My eldest boy has started learning times tables in earnest last year. If you’ve been through, or are…

Venetian Charm in Annecy

My little muffins’ favourite activity at the moment is dressing-up, and I can tell you it’s not always…

The Tale of the Fair Isle Jumper

Have you, on your Christmas shopping, found yourself pondering on the purchase of a ‘fair isle sweater’ for…

Find a Book, Find a Treasure

I can never walk past a bookshop without having a quick look inside and, since becoming a mum, I’ve…

No Homework, More Fun ?

New expats moving to France will see educational reforms take place from September 2013. After months spent debating over…

Follow the Yellow Trail

One of my favourite pastimes in Autumn is going out for walks with the children. France is great…

Raising a Bilingual Child

I don’t pretend I got it all right and my daughter does make mistakes as she is learning…

Pardon my French !

Is the French language so rude that it should come with an apology ? Should expats expect to hear…

As Easy as Tu or Vous

The use of ‘tu’ and ‘vous’ adds to the difficulty of the French language. Being a foreigner, you will…

Come & Play !

How do French people organise playdates ? Since moving to England, I’ve realised how easy and flexible playdates…

Sunday Lunch “en famille”

French families traditionally spend long Sunday lunches together, with lots of verve and scrumptious food. Sundays can get a bit…

Vive la Classe Verte !

If your children attend a French school, chances are they will be taken on a ‘classe verte’ during…

French Terms of Endearment

‘Céline, what are the pet names that French mums use for their children?’ asked my friend Michela. Of course! She…

How Teachers Can Shape You

At the beginning there was a teacher in a classroom full of 14 year-old students, who were learning when to use the…

Mums Rule the Playground

We all had a favourite playground game when we were little, but can you keep up with your little…