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Friday, March 11th, 2011, we woke up and learned about the earthquake in Japan, followed by a disastrous tsunami. Have you shared this tragic news with your kids or have you tried to protect them from this sad information? Read the rest of this entry »

The germiest public places

Viruses can survive up to 18 hours on hard surfaces. Germ droplets from coughing and sneezing can travel up to 3 feet before falling to the floor. You know how often you touch high-traffic surfaces, like light switches or door knobs… You can control the presence of germs at home, but what about public places? Restaurants, grocery stores, doctor’s offices… How exposed are you to germs? Read the rest of this entry »

Teaching children about Presidents Day

Presidents Day is a United States federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February in honor of George Washington, the first President of the United States of America. But how many citizens know details about this holiday? Or is a day off the only thing they have in mind? Read the rest of this entry »

Happy Valentine’s day, every day!

Valentine’s Day is here! Like every year, we are preparing gifts, cards, diners and, again, the craziness of commercials is surrounding us. But what is Valentine’s Day all about? Read the rest of this entry »

The potty training experience

When I first thought about potty training of my twin girls, different questions came to my mind… When is the best time to do it? What to use: a potty or a special adapter seat? How long will it take altogether? Who will master the skill first: Pola or Maja? etc. Many people say that the best time for potty training is the summer because it’s hot and the child can play around bare-bottomed. It’s also easier to get changed if an accident happens. So we followed suit and started the whole thing in the summer. Read the rest of this entry »

Christmas traditions

Originally a Christian holiday symbolizing the birth of Jesus, Christmas became extremely popular in non-Christian families for its traditions. Today, when you think of Christmas, you have in mind: Christmas tree, exchange of greeting cards, special food and gift-giving by ‘Santa Claus’. But there is something more magic in this holiday season: the spirit. With the Christmas decorations and holiday music, everyone is tuned to be merry and more cheerful! It is also a special family- and friends-oriented time. Read the rest of this entry »

Christmas checklist

• Did you switch to eco-friendly LED Christmas lights that could save you up to 90% on energy this holiday season?
• Did you send out Christmas cards to family and friends?
• Did you buy a Christmas tree?
• Did you buy Christmas gifts and wrapped them up or mailed them out?
• Did you make a list of all groceries you need for your Christmas dinner?
• Did you prepare your past-Christmas shopping list?

If you answered ‘yes’ to all these questions, it means you are ready for Christmas! Enjoy!

Blessing of being a mom of twins

Our twin girls, Maja and Pola, were born through caesarian section and I think it was a kind of gratification for the difficult time of pregnancy;) Talking about names… Choosing names for twins can be difficult. We tried to think of the two which would not be very different in terms of length or other qualities. We didn’t want them to clash (e.g. one very traditional, the other very modern). Having a baby is already a challenge; having twins – a double one… Read the rest of this entry »

Pregnant with twins

We had been trying to get pregnant for a couple of months when I finally saw the desired two red stripes on the pregnancy test. I was over the moon. When during an ultrasound scan I was lying and staring at the screen which showed something that I was told was my uterus (it looked so vague that, for me, it could be anything in the world) for a few minutes (or were they seconds? Time is a tricky thing when we’re stressed) there was silence. And then the doctor, with a suspicious smile on her face, pointed two fingers at me as if in a victory gesture… Read the rest of this entry »

Top 10 reasons to fall in love with your baby

1. she is your little body

2. her life and who she is depends on you

3. she imitates your every step Read the rest of this entry »