the village blog

Are you confident you'd know what to do in the event of an emergency? And would your kids? Here, first aid instructor Kate Ellwood from Life First walks us through all we need to know!

London calling

Antwerp-born mum-of-two, Freya Van Onckelen tells us about raising her French-Belgian girls in London.
Yoga therapist Emily Gold gives some practical advice on dealing with 'fight or flight' stress responses when dealing with everyday stresses.
Despite living in an age when we can easily and cheaply video call with loved ones on the other side of the world, most of us regularly lament the fact that it's downright tough to live so far away. Yes, those precious Skype calls are wonderful, but they're only...
Interdependence not isolation
With COVID-19 now impacting our everyday lives in a very real way, first aid instructor Kate Ellwood from Life First shares some tips for minimising panic, promoting interdependence and beating the isolation.
Based on a mix of all the best brownie recipes we've ever tried, this version comes out great every time: a hint of crispness on top, slightly sticky in the middle, and a light dusting of boudoir/amaretti crumbs on the bottom to give it just the right amount of...
In this cross-post from the Life First blog, first aid instructor Kate Ellwood highlights some of the possible risks, and gives advice on how to keep your babies and young children out of danger.

From Brussels to Dubai

Violaine Carnoy tells us about her family's move from grey Belgium to the sunny Middle-East.

Back across the pond

American mum Becca, whose two children were born here in Brussels, shares some reflections about life in and after Belgium.