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Children’s library at the British Institute
The British institute in Florence has inaugurated in September of last year a new space for children to use and enjoy together with their parents. Librarian Chiara Barontini, who joined the British Institute in 2015, wanted to give life to the children’s library, improving their collection through donations and making the space a comfortable and […]
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Your Child in English Class
Bilingual children are amazing and children are like sponges that can absorb another language easily. By having a parent, that speaks another language other than Italian is a wonderful opportunity for your child. However, what happens when they go to a public school and learn their home language with teachers that really do not have […]
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How to Make Vanilla Extract
I love to bake and one thing I need a lot of is Vanilla Extract. Here you can find vanilla in tiny glass vials but it is just not the same as home. The powder sugar and baking powder can also have some added vanilla but it is just not like what I was used […]
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Chicken and Sage
My herb garden is growing strongly right now and a great time to use some fresh herbs. I decided to cook up some Chicken and Sage. It is very easy and no oven involved. Ingredients chicken in pie… Source: Chicken and Sage
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Chicken in a Pasta Dish in Tuscany
Ok, please prove me wrong, but I searched and searched for an authentic Tuscan pasta dish using chicken. I am not talking more modern dishes because of dietary changes, but more true authentic dishes. Of course there is roasted chicken, chicken and sage and more, but not on pasta. Why was this? Chicken had to […]
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English Speaking Babysitters
I am writing this quick note to mention that our Network is not a babysitting service and we do not organize or give out names for babysitters. We do not offer this because we are not qualified to screen those saying they want to babysit and for the safety of your child we will not […]
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A life of an Expat: Identity
An Expat, definition is living in another country where you did not grow up. Why did I change the definition some, from say Wikipedia? Because they use the term from where you have citizenship. An example in disagreement with that definition is; say you were born in one country, but never knew it because you […]
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Paolo Molino Psycotherapist of Gestalt Psychology
Paolo Molino has been helping the Expat community for years. He is a psychotherapist of Gestalt psychology. He is also a family man with his wife and two children. What is Gestalt? According to Wikipedia: Gestalt psychology tries to understand the laws of our ability to acquire and maintain meaningful perceptions in an apparently chaotic […]
Firenze Moms 4 Moms Network
We know how hard it is to move to another country, let alone with little children.
Firenze Moms 4 Moms Network 