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Littlebearabroad mini blog

Visiting IKEA – the Museum

“To create a better everyday life for the many people.” Ingvar Kamprad

“Let me know how I can help with the space”

Here’s how you can help us manifest our vision of creating a centre point for international parents in Stockholm.

Is this really happening?

4 years after pledging to create a space held for international parents in Stockholm, our hard work is finally paying off.

It’s just part of the journey

In a new series about culture shock, LBA’s Steph finds herself using her origin story to seek validation. ‘… a sense of personal validation that you have a right to be here. Like you’re trying to prove to this stranger you belong.’

New country, new school

My baby girl is heading off to Förskoleklass in a few days. I am FREAKING THE EFF OUT.

Starting school in Sweden

Our LBA mini-blogger, Kat Trigarszky, offers her top tips on starting school for 7 year + in Sweden.

To all the cakes I’ve loved before

What’s your favourite cake? Did you know there is probably a day dedicated to it? Kat Trigarszky peels back the cream layers on Sweden’s obsession with celebrating cake.

First birthday abroad

Preparing for your child’s first birthday is enough of a mind bender. But, when it’s abroad, away from close family, expectations can be tricky to manage.

Making the most of the library

According to Cicero, if you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. I’m not sure about the garden part (I’m happy enough just to be a crazy plant lady in an apartment), but I’m with him on the library.

Hi, I’m Owain…

A graphic designer originally from London, now calling Stockholm home. I’m here to share the wonders and wisdoms of fatherhood, starting with my paternity leave.

Parental leave in paradise

Thirty days that both parents can be off together to be taken before the child is one year. We decided to spend them all in one go and travel – with the rest of the winter Swedes – to Thailand.

The Ultimate Alpine Getaway