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what to expect for my kids? UPDATE POST 24 started by FondestBianca (2/15/09 at 10:30pm) 1 2 3	My guess was first Spanish and then Italian for your... 3/1/09 at 2:20pm by Attached Mama	45	4,038
Those Who've Birthed in Foreign Countries started by ShwarmaQueen (2/27/09 at 3:12pm)	I'm not multicultural, but I gave birth in Thailand. It was... 2/28/09 at 4:57pm by mamaofprincesses	17	1,009
interracial havens started by VanessaS (2/18/09 at 7:00pm) 1 2	Quote: When dp told me he was going to build the kids a port... 2/28/09 at 11:40am by VanessaS	32	2,027
Help Me Learn... started by Attached Mama (2/26/09 at 9:29pm)	Welcome! I would say, just browse away here. You will see... 2/28/09 at 3:14am by EdnaMarie	1	541
races and blood types question started by samy23 (2/23/09 at 2:30pm)	There are tendencies but in a bizarre coincidence, my MIL and... 2/26/09 at 8:53pm by EdnaMarie	5	1,082
a little bit of help needed! started by petra_william (2/23/09 at 5:05pm)	Lactose intolerance is very common (though certainly not... 2/25/09 at 11:15pm by eepster	2	682
DH putting down my country started by Keria (2/15/09 at 2:31pm) 1 2	My Ex Husband (Us American) would pull stuff like that with... 2/24/09 at 11:54pm by In Exile	34	2,150
Promoting a culture/language other than your own--anyone BTDT? started by Barbamama (2/7/09 at 8:47pm)	My daughter is half Japanese and her father is completely out... 2/22/09 at 1:44pm by yukionna	9	865
On naming an Arab-American baby... started by sky_and_lavender (2/4/09 at 1:11pm) 1 2	Good to know! 2/20/09 at 3:21pm by humptydumpty	29	4,758
how do i even do it? started by Mimi (2/6/09 at 7:31am)	I guess you'll just make it up as you go along. I notice in... 2/18/09 at 2:27am by FelixMom	2	770
Persian Speakers, Wives of Persian Speakers... started by EdnaMarie (9/9/08 at 11:22pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by UmmIbrahim Sorry for inundating... 2/17/09 at 8:56pm by Bena	16	1,846
Mongolian Blue Spots -which races get these? started by Anne2008 (1/25/09 at 5:37am)	My son has one. My family heritage is mostly German with a... 2/15/09 at 4:26pm by Erdbeer	19	7,003
"White" Native Americans? started by lil_miss_understood (6/25/08 at 5:00am) 1 2 3 4 5	Today we went to see our doctor, Quanah Parker, named for his... 2/15/09 at 1:26am by HarperRose	82	10,385
Preparing toddler for big move and new baby started by petitchou (2/11/09 at 5:04pm)	Well, I did the same move a year ago and am preparing to move... 2/12/09 at 6:21pm by Marylizah	1	621
UPDATE below: My dd is facing some kids at school-- started by USAmma (1/30/09 at 3:21am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Turkish Kate So we're talking,... 2/11/09 at 4:39pm by FondestBianca	21	1,745
biracial children in the usa started by whooopsy (12/20/08 at 6:56am) 1 2	I live in Houston and people dont tend to even notice a CC/AA... 2/9/09 at 12:42pm by IloveAllMyBabies	34	2,570
I don't like the terms Latina/Hispanic started by Keria (1/28/09 at 7:48pm)	to the pp, I see you are in Germany...In the U.S. we have to... 2/8/09 at 6:32pm by hollytheteacher	16	1,246
neat photostream started by meowee (2/8/09 at 1:35am)	I knew about some of them but it's a neat photostream. So... 2/8/09 at 2:56pm by BookGoddess	1	451
Feelings of loss for the culture you were raised in? started by Swan3 (1/11/09 at 5:42am)	It's not too late! Now how about the good ol' saying: Better... 2/6/09 at 6:22am by elizaveta	8	800
"Your kids must look just like their dad...... started by messy mama (2/4/09 at 2:09am) 1 2	I'm trying to think of something clever to say... maybe... 2/5/09 at 5:28pm by sunshynbaby	21	1,675
hello bonjour hola started by sapphos (2/5/09 at 10:53am)	Hi. I'm a multicultural mama from the USA whose husband is... 2/5/09 at 3:30pm by jul511riv	1	467
Could you tell which was which? started by Anne2008 (1/26/09 at 10:26am)	Quote: Originally Posted by eepster Going off on a bit of a... 2/5/09 at 2:12am by EdnaMarie	19	1,180
What do you like about your partner's culture? started by cappuccinosmom (1/28/09 at 1:16pm)	I'm from California and DH is Italian. We live in his... 2/4/09 at 11:28am by Miss 1928	19	1,002
Has Anyone Ever Used a Donor of a Different Race? started by Sohmakun (1/18/09 at 7:38pm)	This may have already been addressed, but, you just never... 2/3/09 at 1:37pm by honeybunmom	15	2,875
this is a really stupid question started by lookylooky (1/29/09 at 1:40am)	Hey I had a similar situation. I grew up in whiteland USA and... 2/1/09 at 6:58pm by olivedo	5	674
Misinformation about race started by LoMaH (12/24/08 at 7:10pm) 1 2	Queethebeen, we recently moved from South Africa to Canada. i... 1/28/09 at 5:54pm by MOMYS	25	1,702
UPDATE - Any French speaking Moms? Especially any familiar with Leap Frog? See post 26 started by CathMac (1/11/09 at 11:59am) 1 2	Quote: And while I haven't found any childrens materials on... 1/28/09 at 5:45pm by FelixMom	37	1,803
Language: DS & DD can't communicate with my family started by AllisonR (1/27/09 at 9:49am)	Move over, please, we'll be joining you in that boat Except... 1/27/09 at 2:31pm by EVC	1	778
Follow up to the LeapFrog / LeapPad thread started by CathMac (1/21/09 at 3:31am)	I've purchased a number of things from French sellers on... 1/27/09 at 9:37am by Barbamama	3	565
? for Hebrew Speaking Mommas started by fruitfulmomma (1/17/09 at 5:04pm)	my best friend has this as her middle name! Yo (as in "yo... 1/27/09 at 9:21am by jul511riv	3	885
Is your relationship fate or choice? started by Veronique (12/28/08 at 2:53am) 1 2 3	I've really enjoyed reading this thread! I'd lived in China... 1/22/09 at 4:37pm by thelocaldialect	42	2,470
Intentionally creating a diverse community for you child started by Momily (1/1/09 at 5:00pm)	Thanks Juniper Quote: Originally Posted by junipermoon We... 1/21/09 at 3:03pm by Momily	6	703
Chinese New Year/Tet started by hparsh (1/6/09 at 5:29pm) 1 2	I'm new here, hope you don't mind me chiming in. We're in... 1/18/09 at 3:34pm by thelocaldialect	20	1,132
do bilingual children really speak late? started by avantgauze (1/1/09 at 6:15pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by EVC For a good "starter" book,... 1/16/09 at 1:44pm by veganfox	21	2,987
Two alphabets - WWYD started by ema-adama (12/22/08 at 7:36am)	We're doing English/Arabic/Spanish and so far no complaints.... 1/14/09 at 8:47pm by claddaghmom	15	941
Anyone move to Mexico? started by Arduinna (1/13/09 at 5:06pm)	DH and I are talking about moving to Mexico once he gets his... 1/13/09 at 5:06pm by Arduinna	0	396
Dual citizenship for mexican/american babies? started by elephantine (10/28/08 at 2:24pm) 1 2	DH has been a dual citizen for 30 years, in fact we are... 1/13/09 at 6:50am by Arduinna	22	3,100
Were any other mamas robbed of part of their culture? started by holyhelianthus (12/23/08 at 1:02am) 1 2	I hope it's ok for me to pipe in, but this has been a hot... 1/9/09 at 12:01pm by Mosaic	27	1,838
defining their caucasian heritage started by USAmma (1/1/09 at 2:13pm)	I also will self-describe as "Euro-American" because to trace... 1/8/09 at 6:41am by skreader	10	1,309
Did you incorporate any pregnancy/birthing/baby traditions from DP's culture? started by GoGoGirl (12/12/08 at 3:44am) 1 2	HAMSA!!! I forgot! We have to have one sent from DH's... 1/5/09 at 9:58pm by EdnaMarie	24	4,345
If you celebrate Christmas, what do you eat? started by east carolina (12/14/08 at 7:52pm)	We're Bavarian and we eat Bratwurst, mashed potatoes, and... 1/5/09 at 4:55pm by VanessaS	6	705
Wow! I have a lot to learn! Help me a bit? started by MissJorgy (1/3/09 at 1:23am)	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caucasian_race 1/5/09 at 8:54am by Alcyone	7	652
Cultures that covet sons and their offspring... started by mags (12/15/08 at 5:12pm) 1 2	Wow, I'd be majorly pissed off if my brother got preferential... 1/4/09 at 3:47am by misswerewolf	35	2,131
Gentle Discipline and Your DP's Culture started by umsami (12/18/08 at 10:32pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Asha+Joy : Can I totally use... 1/3/09 at 5:50am by majikfaerie	18	1,054
Bilingual Families formula started by DiMi mama (10/10/08 at 9:02pm) 1 2	We speak both, but, mostly English at home--that's mainly... 1/2/09 at 7:55pm by LilMomma83	24	1,601
Does anyone have a whole-wheat recipe for Vasilopita (Greek new year's bread/cake)? started by Rikki Jean (12/29/08 at 2:19pm)	My DH is Greek and I am not how ever I can't wait to see if... 1/1/09 at 9:57pm by momof2kiddos	1	680
Teaching Kids About America (living abroad) started by BohoMama (12/26/08 at 7:59pm)	how bout the play 1776? Read the script. See the movie. Get... 1/1/09 at 6:23pm by jul511riv	12	748
Article in CSMonitor: What Makes Them Brothers? (Mutliethnic Adopting) started by umsami (12/30/08 at 11:00am)	Thanks for the link, I enjoyed reading it. That's really one... 12/31/08 at 9:12pm by Monie	1	374
What (if anything) will you be celebrating this season? started by majikfaerie (12/20/08 at 10:06am)	Let's see in early December, we celebrated Eid. We put up Eid... 12/29/08 at 9:56pm by umsami	13	650
Santa IS ON HIS WAY!!! started by meemee (12/24/08 at 3:18pm)	http://www.noradsanta.org/en/home.html enjoy : dd and i are... 12/24/08 at 3:18pm by meemee	0	362