About kindergarten and school reopening in Norway
This week, all kindergartens in Norway opened their gates again. Children had been at home since March 12th, when the lockdown was implemented. The routine at kindergarten is not back to normal. For the opening to be safe for the children and the employees, many adjustments had to be made. The children have been divided […]
Why are trampolines so popular in Norway?
Here in Norway, almost every house has a trampoline in the backyard. Trampolines are to Norwegians like swimming pools are to (middle and upper class) Brazilians. There are trampolines at public and private playgrounds and even trampoline parks. Many children celebrate their birthdays at those parks. At first, when I moved here, I didn’t understand […]
Why Mother’s Day in Norway should be a big deal.
No, I don’t mean you should run to the mall or internett and buy presents. Recognizing and paying a tribute to moms have nothing to do with sales and consumerism. I’d like the opportunity to cherish all moms in the world. I see that in Norway, Mother’s Day isn’t as strong as in Brazil, for […]