10 Fun Facts about Latvia for Kids
How much do you know about Latvia, the small country by the Baltic Sea? Learn about this fascinating little country through these 10…
The Easter Chocolate Extravaganza
Twice a year German kids are showered in chocolate candy of all shapes and sizes. The first time is on the 6th December when…
6 Animated Heroines I Want My Daughter to Know
Like many kids I grew up watching Disney’s animated movies. I loved the bookish Belle, the hard working Cinderella, the free-spirited Pocahontas. But my…
An Unexpected Writing Gig
Just before Christmas I received an interesting offer. It was from the popular travel media startup The Culture Trip asking if I’d be interested in a…
Cool Products for Kids Made in Latvia
Have you ever heard of Latvia as a top producer of great quality children’s items? No? Then it’s high time to correct that…
Top 5 Posts of 2016
As per tradition, a new year shall be started by a look back at the year before. In this spirit, let me present…
Pīrāgi – A Taste of Latvian Christmas
In less than 10 days Christmas will be celebrated all around the world. But, if you visited an average Latvian house this week,…
Birdy Talks: 2 ⅔ Years
Last time I took stock of Birdy’s language progress almost 6 months ago. It may not sound like much but a half year makes…
What Does Guilt Have to do with Parenting?
Is it just me or is parenting often laced with feelings of self-doubt, guilt, and constant worrying? Both times, from the first signs of…
