Category Archives: English

Early “homeschooling”

Posted on September 11, 2006 by franzie

What does a two-year-old do in the kitchen with a raincoat on, on top of a chair in front of the sink? Easy … her daily Maths lesson!! While I do the dishes M occupies the sink next to me … Continue reading →

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Copyright alarm

Posted on September 8, 2006 by franzie

As you might have noticed I changed the image of my previous post. I really liked the picture that was there before, cause it was a perfect example of some clothing I found absolutely inappropriate for a toddler. However, my … Continue reading →

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fashion: be[a]ware!

Posted on August 31, 2006 by franzie

Those of you who know me, will probably wonder and shake your heads about a fashion statement coming from someone like me. To say the least, I’m not fashion conscious at all. So what would I, who doesn’t understand a … Continue reading →

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I can see a light!

Posted on August 15, 2006 by franzie

I’m still frustrated, worried and slightly down about the difficulties involved in raising bilingual children but I can see a little light. Not that I’ve found the answer to all my worries or a sure way of solving them but … Continue reading →

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holding back the floodgates

Posted on August 3, 2006 by franzie

It’s been an awfully long time since I last sat down to write something or since I last looked at my blog. Not too sure … maybe this thing isn’t really for me though I like the idea of reflecting … Continue reading →

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