I learned that having a baby isn’t necessarily a medical procedure but as well a cultural one. If in France you might run into a strike, get used to it, it’s part of their culture.

Expat StoriesAllison OchsAugust 25, 2016expat life, expat, family, pregnancy, france, strikesComment

Summer In A Big Family

Being bored can be a good thing. Chores, pools and daydreaming....Summer in a big family!

Allison OchsAugust 23, 2016Comment

First Day of School in France

Memories of the first day of school in France when none of us spoke French... OMG we did this...terrifying!!!

Expat StoriesAllison OchsAugust 18, 2016expat life, France, Ecole maternelle, first day of school, Living in France, Expat, ParentingComment

Breakfast

Eating breakfast together is a dying habit. Family breakfasts are the start of the best days.

The Big Family SeriesAllison OchsAugust 16, 2016EDIT change managementBreakfast, Family, Parent Coach, Parenting, Siblings, Friends, Happiness, Parenting ArticleComment

The French Dinner Party

Living in France my husband and I learned the hard way that being on time isn't always a good thing.

Expat StoriesAllison OchsAugust 11, 2016Expat, Expat Life, France, Living in France, Dinner PartiesComment

Keep your promises....

My Dad learned a big lesson about wording. Never say to kids you can order what ever you want unless you are willing to pay. Whatever you do, keep your promises!

The Big Family SeriesAllison OchsAugust 9, 2016EDIT change managementPromises, Family, Family Coach, Parenting, Kids, Ice cream, Love, Lessons, Parenting ArticleComment

The French Playground Mothers

As a clueless American expat in France I found style and a love for dresses on a playground in Bordeaux!

Expat StoriesAllison OchsAugust 4, 2016Style, Dresses, Expat Life, Living in France, French Fashion, Mom Comment

Birthday Parties

Birthday parties are about feeling like a princess for a day, love and family. Back in the 70's my Mom made this happen

The Big Family SeriesAllison OchsAugust 2, 2016EDIT change managementBirthday Parties, Family, Friends, Love, Parenting, Parent Coach, Kids, Birthday, Siblings, Parenting articleComment

Chocolate and Bread

When you're daughter goes to a French school you acquire some new tastes and give up some old habits.

Expat StoriesAllison OchsJuly 28, 2016EDIT change managementExpat Article, Expat life, Living in France, chocolate, Bread and Chocolate, French Food, Raising French kids, Coaching, Editcm Comments

The VW Bus

Road trips with up to 11 kids. We weren't always all there but 8-9 kids were generally piled in a VW bus driving through scenic Utah and Arizonia direction our Grandma's house. There was never a boring ride with our gang.

The Big Family SeriesAllison OchsJuly 26, 2016Family, Parenting, Parent Coach, Siblings, VW BUS, Adventures, Kids, Parenting ArticleComment

The Bird Store

My little adventure through France where I found out that the Bird Store didn't sell birds.

Expat StoriesAllison OchsJuly 21, 2016EDIT change managementExpat, France, Living in France, Auchan, Adventures, Coaching, Editcm, Ikea, Bird Store, Chevy Chase, Living in Europe Comment

3- 4 Gallons of Milk a Day ( 11- 15 Liters)

Up to 11 Liters of milk a day for 1 family! The space in the refrigerator, the cost, can you imagine that? My mom had a very interesting way of dealing with this.

The Big Family SeriesAllison OchsJuly 19, 2016EDIT change managementParenting, Family, Big Family, siblings, saving money, parent coach, milk, Parenting Article Comments

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