In this short article, I will share interesting facts about the relationship between Spain and the Philippines. These two countries started as friends and have remained friends, overcoming the test of time, despite being on different continents and in different time zones. History shows that Spain and the Philippines have shared a very long and […]
Can you imagine eating chocolate and doughnuts for breakfast? Enjoying 11 week long summer holidays, with no school during this time? Have you ever heard of the tooth mouse? Do you know where they say “gunon, zer da zure izena?” instead of “Hello, what’s your name?” Find answers to these questions and a lot more
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Did you love wearing costumes when you were a child? I did (in fact, I still do!). From my childhood, I remember Carnival as some of the most exciting and colorful days of the year. As many grandmas and moms did for their kids, my ‘abuelita’ made costumes for my sister and I. She was such
Family really does come first in Spain. That is one of reasons being an expat in Spain is great for kids. Even in today’s modern world, it is not unusual for several generations of the same family to live under the same roof. It is also not uncommon for “children” to stay living in the
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¡Hola! My name is Audrey, or as I’m known on my blog and by my Spanish husband, españolita (a term of endearment meaning “little Spanish woman”) for my love of all things Spain (especially their jamón serrano). Wait, why am I telling you this? Isn’t this supposed to be a post about Easter in Spain? Good question,
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Many of you have been enjoying our Jewish Joy series of interviews with Jewish children’s book authors like Sarah Sasson, Veera Hiranandani, and Richard Ho. Today, we are celebrating the dynamo behind the series, long-time member of Multicultural Kid Blogs, Heidi Rabinowitz. Heidi is a staunch supporter of Jewish books for kids and teens, especially
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I’m Heidi Rabinowitz, and I am so happy to be Jewish. The beautiful and varied customs, the focus on deep thought and learning, and the historical connections going back over the centuries, all bring me joy. That’s why I’ve dedicated my career to synagogue librarianship and why I’ve been podcasting about Jewish children’s literature for
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I’m Heidi Rabinowitz and I am so happy to be Jewish. The beautiful and varied customs, the focus on deep thought and learning, and the historical connections going back over the centuries, all bring me joy. That’s why I’ve dedicated my career to synagogue librarianship and why I’ve been podcasting about Jewish children’s literature for
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It can be overwhelming with all of the resources on how to raise globally-minded citizens. Flor Garcia has four steps on raising leaders of peace at home. Raising Leaders of Peace Raising global-minded children sounds like a fun way to educate kids and prepare them for the future. However, we are constantly bombarded with posts,
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Next Monday it is the national holiday, Columbus Day, in the United States. It is a day that gives me mixed feelings especially when explaining it to my daughter. Now I live outside of Boston, where their is a beautiful waterfront park named after Christopher Columbus. I am also married to an Italian American who
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