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We were blessed with amazing autumn weather the other weekend, and it drew us up into the mountains. It was one of those golden days — crisp air, sunshine, and leaves turning every shade of red and gold. My son was absolutely thrilled. He ran through the forest, played in the leaves, and even made a new friend while we enjoyed lunch in the sunshine. After eating, we wandered over to a viewpoint overlooking “the Swiss Grand Canyon” — the Rheinschlucht. While taking in the view

The other morning offered an unexpected insight into just how deeply routines can anchor us — especially when everything feels like it’s spiraling. After a few rough nights of poor sleep thanks to a lingering cough, the day started off on shaky ground. Add to that a toddler in full “no” mode — no to getting dressed, no to brushing teeth, no to stopping play — and the morning quickly became tense. Eventually, the child was coaxed into the bathroom for the usual teeth-brushing

Have you ever noticed how some people snap at others for no apparent reason, or bump into someone without so much as a "sorry"? If you’re...

In Canton Zürich, first-time dog owners are required to attend dog school. As someone who grew up with dogs—as did my husband—I initially...

Ever since my first project at the World Economic Forum, I’ve been passionate about interdisciplinary learning. One of the first things...

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When I was working at the World Economic Forum, Anne-Marie Slaughter’s article  “ Why Women Still Can’t Have It All ” caused a stir. The...