Embarrassing your kids is part of the package deal when you decide to send them to a school where you don't speak the language as a mother tongue. My kids have learned to grin and bear it.

A glass of wine, parenting hacks, and a pact - were all in this together

Sometimes you'll only see the truth when your friend tells it. When raising kids online making a pact with friends makes life easier. Let's proctect this kids but that doesn't mean we can't create friendships, drink wine and help eachother.

Allison OchsMarch 1, 2018Comment

Amy Schumer, the Man Mirror face, and Confidence

Watch the video linked in this post and laugh at yourself. I know I don't have a man mirror face and it got me thinking... shouldn't I feel better about myself and set an example for my kids.

The Big Family SeriesAllison OchsFebruary 27, 2018Confidence, Raising Teens, Amy Schumer, The Man Mirror face, Raising Confident teensComment

The Expat School Experience

My kids have been to nine schools in four counties. That makes for a lot of stories, frustrations, disagreements and learning on all sides.

Allison OchsFebruary 22, 2018 Comment

It's okay to disagree - Let your teen start telling their own story

Letting your teen go down that road towards the unkown is scary but you need to do it. They've got this and if not ... you are still there to help them out.

The Big Family SeriesAllison OchsFebruary 20, 2018Failure, Raising Teens, Parenting, Letting Teens fail, Disagreeing with your teenComment

The Get Rid of a Bully Check List

Is your child being bullied? Do you worry about it? Some of these tricks have worked for me in the past both privately and professionally. One thing I know for sure, I didn't want to deal with this on my own, you need a village and some courage.

The Big Family SeriesAllison OchsFebruary 13, 2018Bullying, Stop Bullying, Kids Health Comments

Trapped in my accent

I wish I could push a button and change my accent to go igcognito in an envirnment. I am stuck with my accent and misunderstanding about who I am.

Expat StoriesAllison OchsFebruary 8, 2018Accents, Misunderstanding, Culture, Expat Life, Expat StoriesComment

Time-out - When your kids need a break

My son was quite a little rascal when he was little and I used time out rather often. Time out has taken a new meaning for me as they have become teens.

Parenting in a Digital 🌎Allison OchsFebruary 6, 2018Raising Teens, Teen parenting, Unplug, RelaxComment

When you quit your job to follow your partners

Feeling frustrated that you left your job to follow your partners? I get it. I've done it more than once.

Expat StoriesAllison OchsFebruary 1, 2018Expat Life, Quiting your job, Moving, Trailing SpouseComment

Want less screen time? Go Vintage

Going back to the basics is a good thing — you just need to remind yourself to do it. A trick for young and old that we shouldn't forget. With teens and smalls kids alike this trick works.

Parenting in a Digital 🌎Allison OchsJanuary 30, 2018Storytelling, Audio books, Teen Health, Kids Health, TeensComment

Our guests are gone -Let's have a party

You have your friends and family from home to come and visit...but isn't it also the best when they leave because you have your friends and life abroad as well. We through a party.

Expat StoriesAllison OchsJanuary 25, 2018Houseguests, Expat Life, Expat, Life abroad, Guests Comment

Baking with your kids/teens - Why you should

I like baking and so it was a no-brainer to bake with my kids. I didn't realize what I was doing at the time. Looking back I know it isn't about baking it is something very different.

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