EXPAT LIFE: I got a huge surprise when she told me. “Mum, I’m going to be in the Spelling Bee final.” “Congratulations! That’s fabulous!” I exclaimed with pride. Although I was thrilled for her, when I looked in her eyes, I could see she didn’t think it was fabulous at all. My daughter had a […] Continue reading →
LIFE IN NEW JERSEY: If you haven’t heard of charter schools, then you are missing one of the most interesting debates in public schooling, at least here in the US. ‘Charter Schools vs. Public: Is One Better Than the Other?’is just one article amongst many education news stories, that continue to grab parents’ attention. […] Continue reading →
EXPAT LIFE: Although Australians speak the English language, like any overseas place you go to, the USA has its own unique terms for many things. Getting to know these can be a bit like learning a foreign language to new expats. The funny part comes from the cultural mismatch of having different meanings for the […] Continue reading →
EXPAT LIFE: I got a huge surprise when she told me. “Mum, I’m going to be in the Spelling Bee final.” “Congratulations! That’s fabulous!” I exclaimed with pride. Although I was thrilled for her, when I looked in her eyes, I could see she didn’t think it was fabulous at all. My daughter had a […] Continue reading → 
LIFE IN NEW JERSEY: If you haven’t heard of charter schools, then you are missing one of the most interesting debates in public schooling, at least here in the US. ‘Charter Schools vs. Public: Is One Better Than the Other?’is just one article amongst many education news stories, that continue to grab parents’ attention. […] Continue reading → 
EXPAT LIFE: Although Australians speak the English language, like any overseas place you go to, the USA has its own unique terms for many things. Getting to know these can be a bit like learning a foreign language to new expats. The funny part comes from the cultural mismatch of having different meanings for the […] Continue reading →