Tag: children
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The Emotional Code of Cross-Cultural Families: When Chinese Duty Meets European Independence
In a cozy courtyard in a Beijing hutong, five-year-old Luca, a mixed-race boy, sketches his family with crayons: his blonde mother beams as she holds up a soccer ball, his black-haired father wears a serious expression while holding a book, and in the middle, Luca stands with two paths branching from his feet—one leading to…
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When Your Child Says “I Want to Buy This” – Teaching Money, Freedom, and Responsibility
From a €40 Toy to Buying Souvenirs with Friends – Finding the Balance in Financial Education As parents, we all want our children to learn the value of money. We hope they grow up to be sensible, independent, and not driven by impulse or comparison. But in real life, teaching this isn’t as simple as…
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Between Two Cultures – Why Communication in an International Marriage Is the Most Precious Gift for Our Child
By Yvonne The other day, I asked my son: “Didn’t you already ask Daddy? He said you could do it. Why are you asking me again?” He lowered his head and quietly said: “Ich habe Angst, dass du dann sagst, es ist doch nicht erlaubt. (I’m afraid that you’ll say it’s actually not allowed)” My…
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Avoiding Conflict in Front of Children: Possible or Mission Impossible?
The idea of avoiding conflict in front of our children has been on my mind for a long time. I believe it’s a common topic among parents. There are countless articles online, but none have truly resonated with me. It’s not that they aren’t good, but each family is unique, and so is each child,…
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