Have you ever bought your child the brand new fancy toy that they just could not live without, only to find it languishing in a corner of their bedroom several weeks later, unloved and unused? The concept of a ludothèque was completely new to me until I moved to Switzerland. A ludothèque is a lending […]
A mother’s search for childcare brings a small community together.
Living in Switzerland with children in the local school system can be a shock for many parents who have not had the experience of the seemingly huge gap in the middle of the day. Lunchtime. For both working and stay at home parents unaccustomed to having their children back home for almost two hours in […]
Les enfants incroyables!
“Les Enfants Incroyables” is a collection of books written in French for children aged 5 to 8 which offer a positive light and an educational approach to specific differences amongst children. “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing […]
Next in Nyon: week 15th to 21st November
Our new weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. At the start of each week, Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the week ahead. Christmas Parade – Bô Nöel – Lausanne From November 18, go to the […]
Next in Nyon: week 8th to 14th November 2021
Our new weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. At the start of each week, Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the week ahead. Fete du Marché de Nöel – Schilliger Garden Centre Save the date! 13th […]