Motherhood Around the World

"Welsh children are not at all excited by sheep. They're like, yeah, whatever."

A mother talks about her country's three-year maternity leave, the joy of thermal baths and the biggest conversation starter in public.

Emilie Johnson shares what it's like to raise children in Provence, including strict teachers and funny expressions.

We're making a change!

What it's like to raise kids in Italy, including opera classes in school, mama's boys and mozzarella that will make you cry.

An expat mother-of-three on malls, karaoke and eating all kinds of meat.

A mother of three shares why she loves living in Zagreb.

A mother-of-two on water births and kids drinking coffee.

Dasee Berkowitz on family life in Jerusalem — including independent children, desert camping and mandatory military service.

A mother on the big responsibilities for young kids and the traditional food she finally learned how to make.