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The experiences of two nerdy foreigners coming to the UK to live, work, and become parents.
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In this episode, we take a break.We would like to thank all of our listeners for staying with us for this long while we create this time capsule for our children. It has been our absolute pleasure.Have feedback for us? Want the podcast to come back? Send us an email at contact@foreignersandfathers.comFollow Bruno on Twitch
In this episode, we get Christmassy, again! We do a deepdive on Christmas and what it means for us. Get a blanket, a hot chocolate, switch on your Christmas tree, and listen to us.Episode resources:When do Babies start talking?Why is it called Boxing Day?Aguinaldo in Mexico 14 salaries in PortugalTradition and origin of salted codMexico posadasMexico’s “Las Pastorelas”Rooster’s Mass in PortugalAzores’ Christmas cakePortugal Christmas FoodKing’s cakeWhat are angulas
Bruno was late editing the episode... to many coughs! But Pedro will update the notes soon enough never despair.
In this episode, we go over child and adult sickness and the impact that has on us as parents.Have feedback for us? Send us an email at contact@foreignersandfathers.comFollow Bruno on Twitch
In this episode, we explore what we would like to do with Nico & Nim as they grow older.Episode resources:https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/eurostar-scraps-direct-trains-disneyland-paris-b1021732.htmlhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/forest-bathing-nature-walk-healthhttps://www.papalote.org.mx/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reino_Aventurahttps://sm64-conspiracies.fandom.com/wiki/Reino_Aventurahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keiko_(orca) Have feedback for us? Send us an email at contact@foreignersandfathers.comFollow Bruno on Twitch
In this episode, we explore the world after we became parents and how we adjust our own identity to the new reality.Episode resources:Keyforge Game - which Pedro alluded toHow women's employment changes after a babyHave feedback for us? Send us an email at contact@foreignersandfathers.comFollow Bruno on Twitch
In this episode, we continue from the previous theme about joining a school and the inherent challenges of it! This week we focus more on the UK school system.Episode resources:Average attention span of a toddler 1-year-old is below 2 mins, not even 6!The national anthem is not sang in UK schools, though some people would like it to be.Length of school week in the UK - 32.5 hoursSchool starting ageDeferring your child's starting agePrimary school grading systemSpecial Education Needs in UK SchoolsThe human sensesHave feedback for us? Send us an email at contact@foreignersandfathers.comFollow Bruno on Twitch
In which we talk about joining a guild and an unexpected ending takes place! Pedro is away so the full description as well as the resources will be updated soon.
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In this episode, we talk about mystical lore, more specifically childlore! We go over the 3 main myths in a child's life - the toothEpisode resources:Mythology meaning and definitionWeeks after the baby is born, it's the health visitor that comes around the houseTooth fairy connections to the VikingsApparently, the jokes about "gallegos" came from a generalisation of "galicians" as "spaniards", and the spanish people themselves had jokes about "galicians" as they are from an isolated region, so it's just folklore.How Saturnalia became ChristmasIs Believing in Santa harmful?Have feedback for us? Send us an email at contact@foreignersandfathers.comFollow Bruno on Twitch
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NICO & NIM!In this episode, Nico & Nim turn 1! Cliche as it sounds, it's gone by incredibly quickly, and we celebrate and look back over the last year, reflecting on how amazing everything's been.Episode resources:The average birthday party in the UK costs £320UK birthday traditionsMexican birthday traditions; "la mordida"Piñata song!How to play the piñataEvolution of the PiñataMexican AncestryA Reddit thread going into the Mexican SamuraiMexican birthday party videoHave feedback for us? Send us an email at contact@foreignersandfathers.comFollow Bruno on Twitch
In this episode, we view and review some of the strangest British traditions!Episode resources:What's Bluey?Traditions:Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and WakeBog SnorkelingNettle eating contestWife carrying raceWorld Gurning ChampionshipsOzzy Man Reviews: Cheese Rolling Contest 2018The history of Cheese RollingChris Anderson, the master cheese rollerNetflix's 'We are the Champions'Difference between Swamp and BogOrigins of Nettle Eating ContestApparently eating nettles is not particularly bad for you, but it can give you stomach painsWhy can't people watch Scott's tots?The 300-Year-Old Exploding Hammer Tradition of MexicoBurning cats in PortugalEnglish news about village in Portugal with kids smokingExploding hammers in Mexico!Recommendation: Marvelous Mrs MaiselHave feedback for us? Send us an email at contact@foreignersandfathers.comFollow Bruno on Twitch
In this episode, we explore what it means to travel with babies, toddlers, children, and anything in between. We speak to our guest Grace who speaks from her experience as cabin crew, and we learn some truly unique experiences in the sky above.Episode resources:Prince George also travels like the common mortalsApparently some air companies do track your weight still!Where is my mind? Podcast!Grace Vintage Clothing!Have feedback for us? Send us an email at contact@foreignersandfathers.comFollow Bruno on Twitch
In this episode, we take a stance and make a promise to not become helicopter parents... not that it's all bad! join us as we discuss types of parenting and what they mean."Words build bridges into unexplored regions."- Adolf HitlerEpisode resources:Quiz - are you a helicopter parent?Medical research on Helicopter parentingPlugs in the UK are safe, no need to coverIn fact, you shouldn't cover them!The meaning of ChanclaHave feedback for us? Send us an email at contact@foreignersandfathers.comFollow Bruno on Twitch
500 DOWNLOADS! Congrats us!In this episode, we continue our conversation with the Mothers. In the second part of our first two-parter! We bring Hollie & Martina back to finish talking about their pregnancy experience!Episode resources:Babyname - Tinder, but for baby names.Priority laws in PortugalA female baby is born with all the eggs that she will ever haveSigns that Labour has begunHave feedback for us? Send us an email at contact@foreignersandfathers.comFollow Bruno on Twitch
In this episode, we share our experiences finding the best way of leaving our children behind while we campaign to put food on their table! We look for the best alternatives to nursery and nursery itself, and all the little wonderful (and terrible!) things that come with it.ERRATA- In the episode we discuss this being episode 16 because that was the original intention, but we have since changed numbering, which is why there is some confusion.Episode resources:AITA for not wanting to hang out with a friend who just had a baby?30 hours childcare costs covered from 3 year oldPreschool education system in PortugalChildcare in MexicoHave feedback for us? Send us an email at contact@foreignersandfathers.comFollow Bruno on Twitch
In this episode, we are joined again by a couple of friends, this time neither fathers nor foreigners, but someone who can share a unique insight on how we changed since fatherhood and what it meant to have us as foreigner friends.Episode resources:Redheads go to the cinema for freeCommand & Conquer franchiseStar Wars: Ahsoka audiobookMost popular British pets (yes it's cats and dogs)Survivor USParkrun UKThe Always Sunny Podcast - our podcast rivalsHave feedback for us? Send us an email at contact@foreignersandfathers.comFollow Bruno on Twitch
In this episode, we have 2 guests to share new perspectives about being a foreigner and a father. They have more experience than us, so they share what's to come!Episode resources:Population of the UK by country of birth and nationality: year ending June 2021,The story of Robert SidawayScreen Media Exposure and Obesity in Children and AdolescentsTo MacGyver somethingUltima OnlineHave feedback for us? Send us an email at contact@foreignersandfathers.comFollow Bruno on Twitch
In this episode, we say what our plans are for educating our children, whether that's country history, family history, language, or school.Episode resources:MyHeritage - track your family history and even some genetic testsIllustrated Harry Potter booksTypes of Schools in the UKYou can join a Faith School even if you're not religious; but they may prioritise religious students - SourceMontessori school fees exampleChecking the best schools nearbyHave feedback for us? Send us an email at contact@foreignersandfathers.comFollow Bruno on Twitch
In this extra meaty episode, we explore old and new rules when it comes to education - how were our parents educated? How did they educate us? Please join us to find out.Episode resources:Dungeons & Dragons editionsThe Mexican Revolution & the haciendas systemDictatorship in PortugalLudo Board GameThe path of the €uroYou just lost The GameHave feedback for us? Send us an email at contact@foreignersandfathers.comFollow Bruno on Twitch
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