by Clare Klinghammer | Jun 24, 2023 | Blog, Family Life in Germany, Mummy & Me in Germany
Do you live in Germany but aren’t German? Are you torn between wanting to integrate in your new community, but feeling the language barrier is still too high for you to actively join and enjoy baby or toddler activities in German? Do you simply want to be in...
by Clare Klinghammer | Apr 12, 2023 | Blog, Learning English, Nests & Wings Courses
As you may have guessed, I love languages. We were lucky enough to spend a few days in Italy over Easter. The excitement I felt when I finally got to use my Italian again was huge, and that is exactly the feeling I hope the school children in my High Flyers English...
by Clare Klinghammer | Dec 18, 2022 | Blog, Learning English, Nests & Wings Courses
The first block of my “High Flyers – English for Children” courses in Kronberg-Oberhöchstadt is coming to an end. Time to review how it’s gone. After eight weeks, I would sum it up as follows: All the children had fun and learned a lot. I also...
by Clare Klinghammer | Nov 7, 2022 | Blog, Family Life in Germany, Home & Happy in Germany
11 November is fast approaching, and this is a big day in Germany – but for different reasons than in Britain, for example. There are no poppies or remembrance day ceremonies honouring those who have died in conflict [*see below]. But there are two celebrations that...
by Clare Klinghammer | Nov 1, 2022 | Blog, Family Life in Germany, Home & Happy in Germany
For those of us with children – and/or those who are young at heart – once a year, the question arises of how to celebrate that very special day. Personally, I still like traditional parties at home, at least for younger children. Old favourites like pass the parcel,...
by Clare Klinghammer | Oct 7, 2022 | Blog, Family Life in Germany, Home & Happy in Germany
I regularly read posts on social media asking where best to donate old clothes, shoes, toys, household items, electrical devices, furniture etc. So I thought it would be a good idea to collect all the suggestions I have seen and list them here for ease of reference....
