26 Facts about French Schools
Find out interesting facts about French schools, from the typical school day, what kids learn, holidays, exams, and more.
The secrets of French Parenting: Do French parents have all the answers? Is the French Child really better-behaved? And do they actually eat everything?
The truth about French Children as well as tips for bringing up bébé from a French Maman.
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Find out interesting facts about French schools, from the typical school day, what kids learn, holidays, exams, and more.
Learn about different types of childcare in France, from how to get into crèche (nursery), to the cost of a nanny, nounou, au pair, assistante maternelle, and more.
Find out what preschool in France is really like, from the workshops, daily routines, teachers' expectations in maternelle and more.
A collection of lovely French poems for kids with translation, as compiled by parents and teachers in France. Inspiring children with a love for the written word and the French language.
Looking for the best French books for kids? Based on recommendations from parents in France, here are their favorite books for their children.
Get the best French Lullabies that will soothe your child to sleep. With French lyrics, English translation, and audio, learn French as you and your little one relax.
There is no better way to learn French than reading a few French comics. Here are the top recommendations from parents and teachers in France.
Not just for kids, here are the best French cartoons to amuse, entertain, as well as learn some French. With cartoons for toddlers, as well as older children.
In France, going "back to school" is an event. Find out how French people prepare for la rentrée, from the parents, the kids, and even those without kids.
A French nursery doesn't have to be fussy. Instead of the old French Provincial, decorate with your baby's bedroom in the new Parisian-style.
Get inspired by this list of the most unique and beautiful French gender-neutral names and their meanings. Ready to pick your favorite?
Dive into the French education system, with schools in France starting at 2.5 to 3 years old. Get insights from locals and learn about French primary, middle school, high school, higher education university, and more.
Listen to the top French songs for kids that are popular but also tell an interesting story. With lyrics in French and English, be sure to sing along!
French nursery rhymes are wonderful way to introduce French to a baby or toddler. Listen to the locals' list of the most popular nursery rhymes, with French lyrics and English translation.
For French children, a goûter is a must. Around 4pm, every little Frenchie sits down and waits for an after school snack. But what do French adults do? Let's find out.
France has always encouraged French people to have large families. Hear about the benefits, child allowances and medals offered to large families in France.
Do French kids eat everything? Not really. But the trick that French parents seem to know, is how to push their picky eaters to try.
Au Clair de la Lune is a nursery rhyme that every french kid learns. As a French parent however, if you listen to the lyrics, you start to question what your kids are learning.
Parc Asterix located just outside Paris has a lot going for it. Based on the famous comic books, this French amusement park is more than ready to go toe-to-toe with Disney. Read our review of the attractions and get tips for your day with Asterix, Obelix, and the rest of the gang.
French people don't do baby showers or birth announcements. And parents putting photos of their children on facebook? See why the French just say "Non!"