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Going Trick or Treating: An American Tradition with a Caribbean Twist

October 31, 2016
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Expat, Family

When I was a kid, in our suburban New Jersey neighborhood – which could have been any suburb in the States – going trick or treating was everything. We ran home from school to switch our book bags for empty pumpkin...

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The Sweet Tradition of Small Things: A Tale of Halloween Candy Pails

October 26, 2016
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Family, Podcast

Listen to “Ep. 2 Our Favorite Halloween Tradition” on Spreaker. I have very visceral memories of running around on Halloween with my sister — like 2 mad escapees — in our cookie-cutter, suburban neighborhood in New Jersey. For a long time,...

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Parental Doubts: Raising Bilingual Kids

March 23, 2016
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Global

Before parents are actually parents, there are certain certainties that we know. Some parents know their kids will be vegetarian because of their own lifestyle. Some parents know that their kids will go to private school. Me? I knew that I...

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How We Could Learn Friendship from The Cow and the Egret

June 17, 2014
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Expat

Quick Link: The Unlikeliest of Friends When talking to our kids about making friends it is important that we talk to them not just about how to make friends but also about what kinds of friends to make. If we...

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Somewhere Between Two Time Zones: Why My Kids Will Live a Very Different Childhood

October 16, 2013
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Expat

(Published on The Huffington Post here)...

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Jennifer Legra is a personal growth mentor who helps women turn up their volume, shift their mindset, + remember who the fun they are while having fun and celebrating to your life. She's loves being your cheers🥂leader in creating your every happiness and uncorking a beautiful life. She has been featured in leading media outlets and has a podcast with Husband.