A Promising Terrace Above The Town That is what the receptionist said when I asked her the meaning of “aussichtsterrasse baumli”. "So, how do we go there?" I asked again. She looked at me ... READ MORE
World Voice
World Voice: Feeling like Wonder Woman
“Has anyone ever told you that you look like a young Lynda Carter?” an older man asked me in a park. I was in my 20s at the time. “Yes, actually,” I replied. “Thank you.” I smiled and walked on. It wasn’t the first time I heard that comment. A ... READ MORE
WORLD VOICE: The Convention On The Rights Of The Child
When we become parents, we make a promise to our children that we will do everything in our power to protect them and to help them learn, grow and thrive. But did you know that the world has made a similar promise to all children to protect and ... READ MORE
Africa and Middle East
SOUTH AFRICA: What is Love?
What is love? I believe that each one of us understands "love" differently. Our upbringing has a lot to do with the way we show our love to others, and in the way we interpret loving gestures. Sometimes this leads to hurt feelings and ... READ MORE
TANZANIA: Terrible Thirties – A Tale of Separation Anxiety
My Name is Nancy and I am experiencing, after more than six years of motherhood, a terrible case of separation anxiety. We are used to our toddlers give us hell with this - it is, after all, expected during the terrible twos. But you may call mine a ... READ MORE
Asia and Oceana
NEW ZEALAND: The Oppression of Expectation
As a new mum, I quickly realised that I wasn't capable of meeting my baby's needs, staying alive/sane myself, and having a clean house and the garden the way I would like it. I'm not sure if that's just me or if it was my baby (eventually three ... READ MORE
SRI LANKA: Heavy Backpacks and Uniforms
Kids are out on holiday for the next two weeks. Funny how it's Easter Holidays in some places, Spring Break in others, and here it's the Buddhist New Year. In the end it doesn't really matter what it is I'm just glad I don't have to wake up at 6 am ... READ MORE
Europe
SWITZERLAND: A Walk to Remember – Baumli
A Promising Terrace Above The Town That is what the receptionist said when I asked her the meaning of “aussichtsterrasse baumli”. "So, how do we go there?" I asked again. She looked at me blankly at first, and I worried if I had asked a ... READ MORE
POLAND: What I Didn’t Expect: When The Kids Go to School
A little over a year ago, I posted an article on WMN that announced all of my hopes and dreams for when my kids go to school. I talked about the things I wanted to do, the things I had been planning to do and put on hold for awhile, the freedom and ... READ MORE
The Americas
USA: Raising a Bilingual Child While Losing My Accent
I’ve served as a judge at some local children’s Chinese-language speech and recitation contests on several occasions. I still remember my first time. I saw a little boy in a suit and tie, speaking with a crisp voice, saying, “Summer is my favorite ... READ MORE
USA: Hiking with Kids
We are approaching summer in my part of the world, which means prime hiking season! I hike with my two boys all year round, but I love this time of year when things are a bit less wet. We live along the Cascade Mountain Range, so there is no shortage ... READ MORE
Our Mini-Shop
Shop Our #HopeBag Black Friday Sale on Cyber Monday!
We've extended the sale! Today's the last day to receive $5 off each Hope Bag (the grey one with the sari braided handles) when you shop today, Monday, November 28th, 2016, while supplies last! The Hope Bag, along with all of the products in our mini-shop are sourced from women's ... READ MORE
BIG NEWS!!: Our Mini-Shop is OPEN! #worldmom #worldmoms
It is with tons of enthusiasm from around the world that we announce that our mini-shop is live and taking orders! The World Moms have been talking about this for years, and we finally launched our mini-shop! The first products are sourced from women's cooperatives in India and ... READ MORE
