Being a parent is hard. Doing it in another country, well that's a whole new ball game. One thing that does make a difference though is knowing that other expats are experiencing the same thing. So, bought together here is a collection of some of the best expat Mummy (and Daddy) blogs out there, to share their thoughts on aspects of expat life.
Geeky Mummy over at the Hair Dog Chronicles wonders about how Americanized she has become since moving to the US in 1996 in Supersize Us.
Cafe Bebe misses the 4th July celebrations now she is living in England and remembers some of her childhood ones in My Childhood at Sand Lake.
A guest post from the Dad in Mom Most Travelled looks at why they are moving to a smaller house in Laos in The Downsizing Journey Begins.
Brits in Bosnia are surprised to be able to watch a British national sport on TV in Bosnia with Bosnian commentary in Is That Cricket?
Expat Mum wonders about Stranger Danger on the internet and notes it is somehow different when it is your teenagers inviting round their internet friends.
Nobby & Me wonder how is it possible that there can be quite so much rain in Budapest in the middle of June, and yet none where it matters in Water, Water Everywhere.
2 Brits 2 Yanks and 2 Dogs(aka the Fergiesims family) can't quite believe the questions they get asked in Are You Freakin Stupid?
Perfectly Happy Mum, a French mums living in the UK, asks why Mr Rude is French and smelly?
Three Years in Hungary sometimes wonders why they moved from Scotland to Siofok.
Nappy Valley Girl, who just switched London for Long Island, asks why so many American homes have basketball hoops.
Kat, an American living in Scotland and blog at Slugs on the Refrigerator examines expats and nostalgia in take me out to the ballgame.
Son Time Now gives us some tips for expats on buying your child's favorite toys in Europe.
A Modern Mother discovers the skill of making a proper cup of English tea.
This post was written by Susanna (A Modern Mother) and Emily (Brits in Bosnia)
Photo credit: turbojoe
What a great carnival! Thanks so much for organizing!
Posted by: Can Can (Mom Most Traveled) | 03 July 2009 at 07:47 PM
Thanks I am looking forward to reading all these posts.
Posted by: Heather | 07 July 2009 at 06:15 AM