Tag Archives: Family

Emotional baggage: why I pack too much on trips home

I used to feel sheepish whenever I took an overpacked suitcase home on a trip....

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Juggling work and family, German minister drops the ball

German minister for the family Anne Spiegel recently resigned after major errors of judgment. Did....

Bring out the Easter eggs – the kids are coming home

Just as I was getting used to not being a mother, my COVID-harassed daughters came....

My baby understood humor – and now does stand-up comedy

If you raise your kids with humor, funny things can happen. My daughter understood my....

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The 37 days of Christmas

From late November to early January, it's one long holiday season in Germany.

Of planes to Spain exploring new terrain

I was thrilled when my daughter decided to study Spanish in Spain, but so much....