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Comment on Yoga: Pre-Natal Yoga in New Haven by wandermama

wandermama — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:28:36 +0000

Hi Claire: Thanks for your interest. I am offering a hands-on workshop: Yoga & Lamaze for Expecting Parents June 24th from 4-6. Couples will explore:
♥ Yoga poses to prepare your body
♥ Stages of normal birth
♥ Types of movement during labor
♥ The father’s vital birthing role
♥ Comfort measures (e.g. massage)
♥ Relaxation and breathing
If you are interested or want more info, please email me at kzalota@yahoo.com.
Best, Kristyn

Comment on Yoga: Pre-Natal Yoga in New Haven by Claire

Claire — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:06:20 +0000

Are you still offering these classes? It’s really hard to work out what Fitness Haven actually offers from their web site.

Comment on Living in Granada, Nicaragua: Schools for Expat Kids by wandermama

wandermama — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:35:41 +0000

Hey. I will email you with the contact person I have for the AWESOME Waldorf school. The city is small so I think the bigger challenge than the exact neighborhood would be finding a 1 month rental. Maybe ask the Waldorf contact, she seemed very knowledgeable. BTW I think a month in Granada would be amazing! It’s a small, walk-able, friendly city perfect for relaxing and learning Spanish.

Comment on About by wendeth77

wendeth77 — Fri, 11 May 2012 03:48:57 +0000

I don’t know yet where I’ll be placed, I’m still in the beginning stages. My former colleagues are over in MS and it was one of them who initially emailed me knowing my interest in getting into the field. I personally would have done the whole sell it all strap on a backpack, but having my daughter I felt it wise to look into that aspect. My daughter is a smart cookie and I have no doubt she’ll learn just fine at home. Matter of fact I found another blog of a family who lived over there and that was pretty much their experience. So far you’re the only two I’ve found, but I know there are some over there now.
I’ve heard of the “motorcycles” and the motorcycles. I drove a 70cc while living in Pakistan and loved every second of it, so I’m actually looking forward to that, even if I just get a little hybrid like my friends have. My daughter will love it too. As I get more information I’m sure I’ll have more questions (seems backwards doesn’t it). Are you familiar with BVP?

Comment on Living in Granada, Nicaragua: Schools for Expat Kids by D

Thu, 10 May 2012 21:38:10 +0000

Hi,
I enjoy your blog. It’s very interesting. How I wish I was living this way. Hopefully, when the kiddos are older…My husband and I plan to visit Granada this summer and would like to enroll our 3 and 4 years old in the Waldorf School for one month in July. They are currently in Montessori but we like both. We also want to enroll our 18mth old somewhere. How do we find a contact person as well as information regarding enrollment and costs? I’m having no luck with google as far as costs. We’re also looking to negotiate rent on an apartment . Can you tell me the neighborhood the school is located in? Please keep up this great blog. It’s a breath of fresh air. Thank you for your time.

Comment on About by wandermama

wandermama — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:23:58 +0000

More questions welcome. MS is not huge but the border is far from Mae Sot Villas. Are you planning on working in the camps (very far) or at an organization in MS? I lived at one end of MS and worked about 10min drive from the actual border. I’d say it’s 15-20 minutes drive from one end to the other. We didn’t have a car but motorcycles are easily rented/bought. Most expats are without kids but there were a handful. And I know that some went to local schools but my kids were younger, so not too sure about how much English. BTW We are planning another year-long trip to Laos/Nicaragua and I am planning to do just what you said: socialize in the local language school, real academics at home.

Comment on About by wendeth77

wendeth77 — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:39:54 +0000

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply! I’m still trying to gauge how bit MS is. I’m planning on working with the refugees near the border, I’m not sure if that means the area you are referring to is close enough to commute to and from, what do you think. I did hear about a “private” school, but made up mostly of Thai children so the English is weak. I was also throwing the idea around of letting school be where she learns Thai and other cultural relevant issues and me working with her on other lessons, she’s a smart kid and I think we could pull it off. I’m surprised there isn’t a school there, are the expats for the most part just w/o children so there’s really no need? I’m familiar with Dengue from Pakistan, although thankfully it hadn’t shown up while we were there. If I wanted to hire someone to care for her at home what do you think the issues would be finding someone…..safety? Language of course I assume. I’m sure I’ll have more questions as things progress THANKS

Comment on About by wandermama

wandermama — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:31:56 +0000

I loved living with the kids there. The school thing was tough for us but our time was short there — 6 months. There were some western children going to Thai school and was also a Chinese school. Not sure how much English in either. My 4 year old had a tough time with the preschool because no one spoke English. I would not repeat that experience, especially not for a short time. We lived in Mae Sot Villas, a development of nicer homes several kms from Mae Tao Clinic, where I worked. Several NGOs are located in Mae Sot Villas. It’s a safe place to live with a beautiful pool in the community. We had a small yard and set up swings. There is a playground near MS Villas at a school that is good quality. Overall, it was nice and other expats live there, if a bit removed (15mn by bike) from the center of MS. My concern throughout was dengue and malaria — both of which are present and dengue flared just after we left. Overall we had a great, fun time. Let me know if you have any specific questions.

Comment on About by wendeth77

wendeth77 — Thu, 10 May 2012 03:57:13 +0000

I’m glad I found your site. I am looking to shift to Mae Sot to work with the Burmese community. I have a 5 year old daughter. What are your recommendations for schooling and getting adjusted? She was in Pakistan until almost 2, but of course she doesn’t remember any of that. Any advice or thoughts are greatly appreciated.

Comment on ROADSCHOOLING!! by wandermama

wandermama — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:19:17 +0000

Thanks so much for your input! We are excited to hit the road!