FRENCH PARENTING
How to transition your toddler from crib to bed
Do you have a growing toddler who is soon too big for his crib? How do you know when it’s the right time to transition him to a bed, and how do you make the transition a success? In this…
Your Preschool Options in France
Today we are going on a field trip to France, where I live with my 2-and-a-half-year-old Franco-American daughter. She’ll be starting preschool in the fall after she turns 3. We have a couple of options that I want to cover…
How having a baby will change your diet for the better
Who else has a lot of guilt around what they eat? From processed foods like prepared pizzas to white foods like plain pasta to sugary drinks, and not a lot of fruits and veggies in between, my diet was in…
Tips for enjoying a walk with your baby or toddler
One of my favorite things to do is go on a walk. We are fortunate to live in an exceptional area, where the beach and the countryside are minutes from our front door. Papa and I are both avid walkers,…
Parenting Rules I Do Not Follow, Part Deux
I absolutely love discussing parenting rules to follow with my friends who are parents, too. I can learn so much just by keeping an open mind and understanding what works for other parents. In fact, I just had a very…
Parenting Strategies I Do Not Use, Part Un
I was inspired to write this post by Sarah Therèse, who just posted a video on YouTube about the parenting rules she does not follow. I decided to use the term “parenting strategies,” since I think we can all agree…
10 Chic French names for your baby in 2020
When it came time to choose a name for my Franco-American daughter, we had a somewhat difficult task! Not only did we want to choose a name that wasn’t too “out there,” but we also needed it to sound approximately…
Why co-sleeping is catching on in France and in the US
Co-sleeping is a hot topic for parents today, but it is extremely controversial. If you’re as confused as I was about the world of co-sleeping, I want to demystify a few things for you in this article and show you…
Introducing solids to your baby’s diet—the French way!
Are you wondering about introducing solids to your baby’s diet? Do you want to make sure your child will grow up eating (and loving) fruits and veggies, with a low risk for developing food allergies? This article is all about…
Help your baby to sleep through the night with these habits
A common complaint of many parents is that their baby doesn’t sleep through the night. Why is it so difficult sometimes for babies to stay asleep? Did you know that sleeping through the night is a learned skill? Your baby…
