Birchermüesli for Breakfast, Fufu for Dinner: Raising Mixed-Cultured Children
Raising children with dual cultural identities is a unique journey, filled with both challenges and rewards. As parents of Swiss-Igbo...
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13 mars5 min de lecture
Building a New Life: Tips for moving to Nigeria (or any other country) with children.
It may be hard to believe, but we moved to Nigeria without knowing where we would live. The choice of our new home was wide open: Awka,...
26 déc. 20224 min de lecture
Diokpara - the privileges and responsibilities of a firstborn in Igbo and Swiss culture
In Igbo culture, the firstborn child, particularly the firstborn son, holds a unique responsibility and respect within the family. He is...
28 août 20223 min de lecture
Why I miss those nights in the village
Yes, I know, December is still far away, and with the ongoing heatwave in Europe, there is hardly anything more absurd than thinking...
12 août 20225 min de lecture
5 Things (not) to do when having a baby
As if life as a new mom is not complicated enough, the moment you give birth to a baby, friends, family, and even total strangers, start...
5 août 20224 min de lecture
Igbo greetings - More than just a handshake
In Switzerland, greeting people is rather straightforward. We shake hands with strangers and give three kisses on the cheek to people we...
29 juil. 20225 min de lecture
Igbo parties and what they say about your social status
There is no doubt about it: Igbo people know how to party! No matter the reason for a gathering, an Igbo celebration is always fun. You...
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