Mom Life in Luxembourg

Join Hayley Allam as she goes from creches to cremant, covering everything you need to know about raising kids and living your best life in the Grand Duchy.

  1. Oct 23

    Screen Addiction, Bodymaxxing, & The Manopshere., 23/10/2026

    Screen Addiction, Bodymaxxing, & The Manopshere. What to do if you're raising boys in 2026 Alex Rakochy is the Upper School Deputy Principal at the International School of Luxembourg, where he leads strategic initiatives focused on student wellbeing, restorative practices, and inclusive school culture. With extensive experience in international education, Alex has worked to embed restorative approaches across school systems, support digital and physical practices that promote student wellbeing, and develop programmes that foster belonging, accountability, and positive relationships. His work is guided by the belief that schools are at their best when wellbeing, relationships, and learning are viewed as inseparable. Jon Adams is the proud father of two amazing boys. Originally from New York, Jon has worked as an educator in the States and around the world for the past twenty years. Currently, Jon is the Lower School Principal at the International School of Luxembourg. Jon is a big believer in building inclusive communities at schools with strong parent partnerships in order to support the holistic development of our students. He is passionate about community education about screen use and social media and is eager to engage with parents and educators about this topic to learn with and support each other. Resources: Common Sense Media: great resource for parents to better understand screen time, social media, phone use and more. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/ The Anxious Generation: a good overview of the impact phones and social media has on our children. https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/171681821-the-anxious-generation Dr. Kaitlyn Regehr and her book, Smartphone Nation: understanding screen addiction, social media use and digital detoxing https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/220404086-smartphone-nation White Ribbon: free online course about the manosphere and online radicalization. https://www.whiteribbon.ca/raisingboys-manosphere?lng=en Recommending Toxicity The role of algorithmic recommender functions on YouTube Shorts and TikTok in promoting male supremacist influencers: study on the impact of algorithm driven social media https://www.dcu.ie/antibullyingcentre/recommending-toxicity

  2. Oct 16

    Meno-Rage, Imposter Syndrome, Brain Fog & More., 16/10/2026

    Brain Fog & More. Everything a midwife nurse wants you to know about the mental side of perimenopause & beyond. Cathy Cribben-Pearse is a passionate healthcare professional with over 25 years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse and Midwife. She integrates medical expertise with holistic, evidence-based education to empower individuals and teams to achieve their goals. Cathy holds a Nursing Degree, Midwifery Degree, an MBA in Project Management, and is a Certified Executive Coach with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC). Her academic achievements also include British Menopause Society (BMS) certification, completion of a Postgraduate Certificate in Menopause Medicine from the University of South Wales, UK, and completion of Dr Louise Newson’s Menopause Training. With a deep passion for women’s health, Cathy’s mission is to bridge the gap between medical understanding and everyday wellbeing, launching "Hermona, by Oaktree mentoring" supporting women, workplaces and communities to navigate hormonal transitions with confidence and clarity, Her approach combines clinical insight, leadership experience and compassionate coaching to inspire resilience, confidence, and meaningful impact across healthcare and corporate settings. Cathy’s work continues to exemplify integrity, empathy and excellence, empowering people and systems alike to grow, connect and thrive. Alongside her clinical and health education work, Cathy is an award-winning mentor, educator and executive coach. She has designed and led national and international mentorship programmes, including initiatives supporting over 200+ nurses across 50+ countries and large-scale national frameworks embedding new healthcare legislation for more than 1000 professionals. Under Cathy’s leadership, OakTree Mentoring has achieved global recognition for innovation and excellence in healthcare. Cathy’s programmes have earned major honours including the 2022 EMCC Global Mentoring Award, and she was selected as a finalist in the 2023 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award from among 52,000 submissions worldwide. In 2024, she was named among the Global 200 Women Power Leaders, underscoring her international influence and contribution to leadership in healthcare. Her array of accolades, including the Stevie MENA Thought Leadership Award (2023) and the International Brilliance Award (2023, London), positions her as a recognised thought leader in the evolution of evidence-based delivery of knowledge and care. Cathys email: cathy@oaktree-mentoring.com Instagram: cathycp_menopause_nurse Join our education group: click on the link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/D4Z9krMXjx7DAo4Nq8G8iZ Letz Menopause Luxembourg: https://letzmenopause.lu

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