Parenting Books

Since we both live abroad we've had to rely on our on resources without the full safety net of friends and family around us. Did you read a lot of parenting guides when expecting your first child? Did you keep reading them later on? Did you find any good ones? 

What inspires us as parents?

Occasionally, we meet parents who inspire us. For example, a parent may manage to stay remarkably calm in moments of utter stress or even danger. Or they may have a special routine for how to manage with living a more balanced life. They may simply have an aura of coolness, which reminds us that we can age with style and in our own way, even with a snotty, screaming toddler on our side and chaos in our homes. There are of course parents - or situations - which cause us to raise our eyebrows or roll our eyes. But I'd love to hear about the prior here. Describe a few moments or situations, or issues you've encountered, that inspired you as a parent.

The Friend's Set of Questions

1) Please describe your typical day

2) What is your favorite moment of that typical day?

3) What moment do you struggle with the most?

4) When do you daydream?

5) What's the best part about bringing up a family in central Berlin?

6) What is the strangest parenting advice you have received?

7) What piece of advice would you like to give the typical Berlin mom?

8) What memories do you have your mom at your own current age?

9) You're a mom of two girls and a boy - are little girls and little boys very different?

10) What are your hopes for this brand new co-written blog?

Februar 19, 2014 - Ten Questions for a Close Friend

1. You have lived in many cities, countries, and on many continents. Please list all. I lose track!
2. How long have you lived in your current home? Is it home? What makes a home a home?
3. What has been the most delightful moment today?
4. What has worried you most today?
5. When you think of Berlin, what things come to mind first?
6. How far is the distance between Hong Kong and Berlin? Real and felt?
7. How long have we known each other for?
8. If there would be a symbol for our friendship, what would it be?
9. Do you hope or believe that tomorrow will be a better day than today?
10. Have you seen the sun shine today?