A group of ISL students went to Tanzania this summer, among them budding photographer Jenny Ganer (16). She came back not only with new and valuable insight, but also with photos showing how “back to school” isn’t always obvious and how it’s about other things than long lists of school supplies to buy, new outfits […]
Back to school: Routines & responsibilites
08/09/2013 by 3 Comments
A new school year has arrived – plenty of anticipation and anxiety as families run around to get ready. It’s essential to get off to a good start, and a sure-fire way to do that is by establishing routines. The kids will quickly fall into the routines at school. They should do the same at […]
A day at the fair
06/09/2013 by Leave a Comment
Schueberfouer is not only about extremely loud and incredibly high… Quiet moment captured by: Anje Kirsch – ©2013 Anje Kirsch
Third Culture Kids
15/08/2013 by Leave a Comment
Third Culture Kids (TCKs). Does this term sound familiar? Sociologist Ruth Hill Useems came up with it in the 1950s as a way to describe children who grow up in a country (or countries) different from where their parents were raised. Military kids, international business people’s kids, and diplomats’ kids are the primary livers of […]
Mums making lists
06/08/2013 by Leave a Comment
Have you already realised you are always making lists? Even the not so organised person makes lists all the time. It’s like some secret obsession we may not even figure out, but believe me, it’s there! There are: The obvious grocery shopping lists, the do-not-forget-lists for the next morning, the to do lists of the week, the topics lists […]
Lëtz Create – Alexandra Kerckhof
03/08/2013 by Leave a Comment
Each month, Miranda van den Heuvel talks to creative people in Luxembourg and says “look, Luxembourg is creative! Here’s how and where!” The August talk is with editor and “Cupcake Babies” creator Alexandra Kerckhof. 1. What is CREATIVITY? Letting loose your imagination – no barriers, freewheeling of your mind! Kids have the biggest creativity; they haven’t […]
Good family times by the Med
15/07/2013 by Leave a Comment
Sun, sea and a cocktail… What a perfect scenario for a summer holiday, right? Travelling as a family can and should be like that too, and yes, it is indeed possible even with little ones around. Let’s take a look at good family options in the Mediterranean countries. Finding the best spot for your family […]
Summer kids
12/07/2013 by Leave a Comment
It’s finally holiday time for all children in Luxembourg (sorry Saint Georges – nearly all!) – a time to pick flowers and strawberries and have fun with water and not think about homework for a long time! Enjoy everyone!
Celebration!
23/06/2013 by 1 Comment
The National Day as seen by the CLEW photographers Lisa Fuchs, Lisbeth Ganer and Unni Holtedahl. The crowd, the torchlight parade, the fireworks, the kids. June 22 and 23 2013
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