Mom Life in Luxembourg
Join Hayley Allam as she goes from creches to cremant, covering everything you need to know about raising kids and living your best life in the Grand Duchy.
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Mom Life in Luxembourg Summer Catch up 2026, 19/07/2026
#1 Summer Parks with Maude
Maude Van Rymenant is a Belgian mom living in Luxembourg. In addition to her (full time) day job, she’s also the content creator behind the hugely popular IG handle @you.are.family, dedicated to discovering family activities (museums, parks, summer slides …) you name it. Focused on Luxembourg and bordering countries. You can find Maude on IG or TikTok.
Women's Hormones Deep Dive, 08/05/2026
Diane Elsen is a certified menopause coach specialising in menopause education. Susanne Folschette-Tomaszewski is a GP, certified menopause coach, mother of two and just recently finished her specialisation in Menopause Medicine at the University of South Wales (UK) . She is convinced that understanding hormonal changes is key and that women must actively engage in their own care, working in partn
Carmen & Cutting out Sugar, 01/05/2026
Carmen Baustert is originally Luxembourgish and a mom of two boys. In addition to her corporate job, Carmen runs the Instagram accounts @lazyperfectionistmom and @mom_luxembourg. She has always been interested in nutrition and has been making sugar-free food a big pillar of her content over the last year. To learn more about her, visit her Instagram profile.
The Anthony Bourdain of Strassen: Victoria Wells, 24/04/2026
Victoria Wells-Wei, is a Strassen resident and passionate foodie who turned the daily "mission" of toddler mealtime into a vibrant community celebration. Like many parents, Victoria found that despite her love for cooking, putting healthy meals on the table for a three-year-old was a constant challenge. This sparked a simple but powerful question: What are other families cooking, and how can we sh
Mental Health in Kids/Teens, 17/04/2026
Patricia is the wife to a very understanding husband and proud mom to an energetic 8-year-old. Originally from South Africa, now happily rooted in Luxembourg. She's an educator, psychologist and works as the Assistant Principal for Students at the International School of Luxembourg. She ‘balances’ motherhood, work and life by rotating crises and is fueled by strong coffee, good humour and cake.
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From Happy Hour to Golden Hour: Birth & The 4th Trimester in Luxembourg, 10/04/2026
Polina is a mother of two, both born in Luxembourg, a postpartum doula, and an avid birth enthusiast. With a background in marketing, her own transition into motherhood led her to focus on supporting mothers locally. For the past four years, she has been running birth circles and mama meets in Luxembourg. To learn more about Polina, please check her out on Instagram @mama.leopard.
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Reinventing Yourself at 40: Momprenuer Zenia's story, 03/04/2026
Zenia Dutta Roy is the founder and creative director of Les Sûtras, a lifestyle brand that celebrates handcrafted fabrics and timeless design. Originally from India, Zenia has called Luxembourg home for almost 18 years. She is a wife, mother, and entrepreneur who works closely with artisans to create clothing inspired by traditional techniques and natural fabrics.
A die-hard optimist, Zenia stron
Is it stress, fatigue or something else?, 27/03/2026
Why you might be in Perimenopause and What to do about it with Dr. Folschette, Founder of LetzMenopause
Susanne Folschette-Tomaszewski is a GP, certified menopause coach, mother of two and just recently finished her specialisation in Menopause Medicine at the University of South Wales (UK) . She is convinced that understanding hormonal changes is key and that women must actively engage in their o
Duty, Diplomacy and Devotion. Getting to Know British Ambassador to Luxembourg,, 20/03/2026
Joanne Olivier was appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg on 23 April 2025, after presenting her credentials to HRH Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume.
Joanne has served in a wide range of roles in the FCDO since 2009. She was most recently the Deputy Head of Mediterranean Department from 2022 until 2025. Overseas, she has served in Pretoria and Paris. In London she has
Gestational Diabetes, Startups & Support that Actually Helps, 13/03/2026
Susa is a pediatric nurse, chef, and UX designer dedicated to humanizing maternal health. After navigating the stress of gestational diabetes herself, she co-founded ZenZen, a Luxembourgish startup building the future of pregnancy support. ZenZen moves beyond data-heavy tracking to provide a 24/7 "knowledgeable friend" in the pocket of every expectant mother. By integrating AI-driven reassurance w
Postpartum Depression in Luxembourg: A mom's personal story, 06/03/2026
Maude Van Rymenant is a Belgian mom living in Luxembourg. In addition to her (full time) day job, she’s also the content creator behind the hugely popular IG handle @you.are.family, dedicated to discovering family activities (museums, parks, summer slides …) you name it. Focused on Luxembourg and bordering countries. We are so grateful for her to share her personal story with us. You can find Maud
Nutritional & Lifestyle Guidance on Taking a GLP-1: What you need to know, 27/02/2026
Diana Reid is a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist / Diététicienne Agrée, licensed in both the United States and Luxembourg. She has a Masters in Public Health & Nutrition and specializes in nutritional counseling & support for patients with eating disorders, food allergies and intolerances and gut disorders, and the unique challenges related to women’s health, especially during midlife and the men
Spilling the Tea on GLP1's in Luxembourg with Heather Rand, 20/02/2026
Heather Rand is a working mother of two with a truly international background and a strong passion for fitness and healthy living. Originally from the United States, she has been living in Luxembourg for over two years, as well as spending four years previously in Southeast Asia – experiences that shaped her global perspective on family life, wellness, and balance. A former certified personal trai
“A Very Luxembourgish Christmas” with Sally Wagner, 19/12/2025
Spending Christmas at home in Luxembourg this year? For the season finale of Mom Life in Luxembourg, Hayley sits down with local creator Sally Wagner to explore how Luxembourgish families really do the holidays and why it’s often calmer, simpler, and far less consumer-driven than the traditions many of us grew up with.
Indoor Play Areas: You.are.family, 12/12/2025
Maude Van Rymenant is a Belgian mom living in Luxembourg. In addition to her (full time) day job, she’s also the content creator behind the hugely popular IG handle @you.are.family, dedicated to discovering family activities (museums, parks, summer slides …) you name it. Focused on Luxembourg and bordering countries. You can find Maude on IG or TikTok.
Photo by Luna Wang on Unsplash
Non-Toxic Social Media Made in Luxembourg: Monnett, 05/12/2025
Christos Floros is the founder of Monnett. He has spent years advocating for digital independence, civil rights, and democratic participation. Christos believes Europe must shape its own digital future, one built on privacy, and human connection, not surveillance and algorithmic control. To learn more, please visit: https://monnett.social/
When the Trailing Spouse is a Dad with Cullen Bass, 28/11/2025
Three years into expat life, Cullen Bass shares what it really takes to build a new home abroad by doing the homework on parenting in a new culture, keeping your identity alive through sport, and heading back to school to retool for a return to the corporate world. Honest lessons, practical tips, and a playbook for starting over without starting from scratch.
How to Get Luxembourgish Citizenship with Becky, 21/11/2025
Becky moved to Luxembourg from London 5 years ago. She loves life in Luxembourg and is currently in the process of applying for Luxembourgish nationality. When not attempting to learn French or helping children learn to read, Becky can be found sharing family adventures in Luxembourg and beyond at @beckswhatsnext on Instagram. Below are some links that helped Becky get citizenship.
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Gifts for Kids/Good Karma for the Holidays, 14/11/2025
Corinne Koenig is the first dual-citizenship President of the American Women’s Club of Luxembourg. Born in Milwaukee and living in Luxembourg since 1971, she brings humour, heart, and a deep sense of community to everything she does. Married for over 43 years, with an amazing husband, three wonderful grown children, two adored grandchildren, and a fabulous daughter-in-law, Corinne believes strongl
Choosing the right Secondary School & getting in to college with Anneke Hudson, 07/11/2025
Anneke Hudson is Half English, half Dutch; born in Kenya; raised in Kenya, Zambia, South Africa, Oman, USA and England; and now lives in Luxembourg. She understands what it means to be both a "3rd Culture Kid" and, as a married mother, an expat parent.
She is a Registered Career Development Professional with the Career Development Institute in the UK and hold a Masters in Career Development and C
Burgundy, Beaujolais and Bordeaux. An intro to French wines with Caroline Fazeli, 31/10/2025
Caroline Fazeli is a wine expert living in Lyon, France, where she owns Lyon Wine Tastings. From California, Caroline has spent over half her life abroad in the UK and France. Beyond welcoming tourists to explore the wines of Lyon, she is a content creator as Wine Dine Caroline, and co-hosts the new podcast all about French gastronomy, the Real Fishwives of Paris, with culinary journalist Emily Mo
Single Mom in Luxembourg: Justina's Story of Rock Bottom to Dream Job, 24/10/2025
Justina is a single mom from Poland. She is currently raising two little girls in two different countries! To find out more about Justina, please visit her profile on Instagram @pole_in_luxembourg
Single Mom in Luxembourg: Justina's Story of Rock Bottom to Dream Job, 24/10/2025
Justina is a single mom from Poland. She is currently raising two little girls in two different countries! To find out more about Justina, please visit her profile on Instagram @pole_in_luxembourg
Values, boundaries & fears: Tips for Raising a Successful Expat Family, 17/10/2025
Angela Vitiello is the founder and owner of the Expat Parenting Collective. She moved abroad in 2010, an expat parent since 2018, lived in 4 countries on 3 different continents and traveled to almost 40. She's passionate about experiential learning, leadership development, transitions, intercultural communication and deep dives into understanding more about who we are as humans. For the past se
Growing Up Luxembourgish-ish, 25/07/2025
For the season finale, Hayley invites her two oldest boys to discuss what it was like moving from California to Luxembourg, and how they're liking their new life three years in.
Moving Abroad & Mental Health with Dr. Valeria Giannuzzi, 18/07/2025
Dr Valeria Giannuzzi is a Chartered Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. She holds a PhD in Social Sciences with a specialisation in Migration Studies and is the founder of The Magic Stork, a community-focused organisation based in the UK providing culturally sensitive mental health services.
Having lived and worked in five countries before settling in the UK, V
Buying & Renovating a Home in Luxembourg with Jeanelle Gresham, 11/07/2025
In this episode, Hayley sits down with Jeannelle Gresham, a Danish-born mother of two who’s been calling Luxembourg home since 2007. After becoming a citizen in 2015 and spending time as a stay-at-home parent, Jeannelle discovered a surprising new path: real estate renovation.
What started with a single home transformation in Neudorf evolved into a passion project and ultimately a business. Jeann
Raising 6 Kids (in Luxembourg) without losing yourself with Cara Vincens, 04/07/2025
Cara Vincens is a Canadian living and raising 6 kids in Luxembourg. Self described as a "geeky mom of 6," she loves Mondays, fresh starts, papercrafting, bright colours, tea and a good list. She helps you find a rhythm and routine that fits your life, so that you can live it well! To learn more about Cara, pleaes visit https://www.thehootingpirate.com/
The Story of Luxembourgish with Anne, 27/06/2025
Ditching her finance job to follow her passion
Anne is Luxembourgish and is a single mom. She is the founder of the language school "Luxembourgish with Anne."
The Fabulous World of FabstWines, 20/06/2025
Fabienne Stanitz is the creator and founder of the award winning new wine platform, FabstWines. The platform is dedicated to promoting and educating about local Luxembourgish wines. Fabienne is a certified sommelier and 2nd place winner of the Creative Young Enterprenuer of Luxembourg award. Please visit fabstwines.com or FabstWines on Instagram to learn more.
When Entreprenuership Gets Personal with Robby Coelho & Alex Howell from Dalza, 13/06/2025
Robby Coelho is the Founder of Dalza, an innovative digital platform aimed at transforming the support of neurodivergent children. Robby is the father of a neurodivergent child himself and understands first-hand the stress and frustration in trying to effectively manage the care and support of a child with learning and thinking differences. This is why Robby created Dalza - to alleviate this burde
Summer Parks & Staycations with Maude from You.Are.Family, 06/06/2025
Maude Van Rymenant is a Belgian mom living in Luxembourg. In addition to her (full time) day job, she’s also the content creator behind the hugely popular IG handle @you.are.family, dedicated to discovering family activities (museums, parks, summer slides …) you name it. Focused on Luxembourg and bordering countries. You can find Maude on IG or TikTok.
Gifted, High Potential, Autism & ADHD. Overlaps & Misdiagnoses, 25/04/2025
With Dr. Henderika de Vries
In this Episode Hayley sits down with Dr. Henderika de Vries, former Fulbright Yale Scholar, PhD in creativity from the Sorbonne Paris Cité, to unpack what is Giftedness and what it's like to have a high potential child. We also cover the overlaps between giftedness, Autism and ADHD.
Finding Resources in Luxembourg for Neurodiverse Kids (and grown-ups too!), 18/04/2025
With Passages founder, Lynn Frank
Lynn Frank is a Coaching Psychologist, who specialises in working with parents of neurodivergent kids and adults with ADHD . She is a founder of the asbl Passage, the parent support group for the English speaking community in Luxembourg. Passage runs monthly support group for all parents as well as organizing events for families and the professionals who work wit
ADHD, Dyscalculia & Dysgraphia in the Local System with Kati Duggan, 11/04/2025
Kati Duggan is originally from Estonia and has been living in Luxembourg for several years. She's a mom to a neurodivergent daughter who has been diagnosed with ADHD, dysgraphia and dyscalculia. The practitioners she mentions on the show are:
Dr Bertholdt-List, email: dominiquebertholdt@yahoo.de.
Pam Charlton, pamcharlton79@outlook.com; is an educational consultant and a SENCO (special needs c
Finding Your Neurodivergent North Star with Debbie Reber, 03/04/2025
Debbie Reber, MA is a parenting activist, bestselling author, speaker, and the CEO and founder of Tilt Parenting, a resource, consultancy, and community with a focus on transforming the lives of parents raising neurodivergent children. She is the host of the op-performing Tilt Parenting Podcast, and her most recent book is Differently Wired: A Parent’s Guide to Raising an Atypical Child with Confi
Neurodiversity Parent Advocacy IRL with Jen Cooper & Kate Brassington, 28/03/2025
Jen Cooper and Kate Brassington facilitate an independent, parent-led neurodiverse community group at ISL, which has expanded to include other English-speaking schools in Luxembourg.
Both Kate and Jen are ADHD mums with neurodivergent kids who love supporting others and creating a sense of community for those who may be far from home.
Kate is a Coaching Psychologist running her private practice
Understanding Eating Disorders & Resources in Luxembourg, 21/03/2025
With Global Dietician, Diana Reid
Diana Reid MPH, RDN and founder of The Global Dietician discusses eating disorders, disordered eating and offers advice to parents who may be struggling with this at home.
If you'd like to learn more about Diana, you can reach her at TheGlobalDietician.com.
Here are the resources mentioned in the show:
1. https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250831217/fattalk
From Steel Trader to Single Mom to Humanitarian: Marianne Donvan, 14/03/2025
Marianne Donvan dedicates her life to helping refugees across Luxembourg. She's currently a humanitarian and the manager of Chiche Restaurant, which is run almost entirely by refugees. Join Hayley as she shares her story of how she went from steel trader to single mom to humanitarian.
How to Raise Creative Kids with Dr. Henderika DeVries, 07/03/2025
In this Episode Hayley sits down with Dr. Henderika de Vries, former Fulbright Yale Scholar, PhD in creativity from the Sorbonne Paris Cité, to discuss how to raise creative kids and why that's way more important than you might think!
The Case for Local School with Darren Gorman, 28/02/2025
Darren Gorman, his wife and daughter have been living in Luxembourg for over 10 years. Both he and his wife work in financial services and decided to send their daughter to local school. Join us as we discuss why that was the right choice for them
Educating us on The European School Mamer with Scott Christie, 21/02/2025
In this episode Hayley sits down with father of two, Scott Christie to talk about his experiences at the European School in Mamer. Scott is originally from New Zealand, but went to boarding school in France. After settling in Luxembourg about three years ago, they decided to enroll their kids at The European School in Mamer in the English section.
Analyzing Over the Rainbow with Kelly Herkert-Cannady, 14/02/2025
Join Hayley Allam as she sits down with Kelly Herkert-Cannady, mom of two, to talk about why she chose Over the Rainbow for her youngest son, who is in first grade.
Getting to Gaston Thorn with Peter Jeffreys, 07/02/2025
Peter Jeffreys is British, his wife is Spanish and his sons were both born here in Luxembourg. His kids are true "3rd Culture Kids." Join us as he shares why Ecole International Gaston Thorn was the right choice for their family.
Examining ISL with Gretchen Blanchard, 31/01/2025
Gretchen is a stay at home mom from New York and has been in Luxembourg for about 5 years. She has 3 teenagers, all of whom attend the International School of Luxembourg, also known as ISL. She is an active member of the ISL Parent Community Group.
The Journey to St. George’s with Ellen Swinton, 24/01/2025
For episode two, Hayley sits down with mom of three and social media creator, Ellen Swinton, to talk about her journey to St. George’s. Ellen is originally from Seattle, WA and came here a couple years ago as a trailing spouse. Ellen has one little girl who attends St. George primary school, and has twin toddlers, so she is one busy mama! Although Ellen is currently a stay at home mom and runs the
Exploring ISML with Ulrik Moeller, 17/01/2025
Join Hayley Allam as she sits down with Ulrik Moeller to discuss what it's really like attending Michel Lucius (ISML). Ulrik Møller is, first and foremost, a proud dad of three daughters, passionately committed to the future of Luxembourg, the country he calls home.
As President of the Parents Association at the International School Michel Lucius, he tirelessly advocates for a equitable and incl
Moms Supporting Moms Holiday Gift Guide, 13/12/2024
Episode 10
In this episode I sit down with 4 amazing women who have started their own businesses in Luxembourg for a "Moms Supporting Moms Gift Guide". If you're looking to start your own business in 2025 or you want to check some things off your Christmas list and shop local, this is the episode for you! Salma is the owner of The Ome Store, which features beautiful and non-toxic scented candles
Navigating the Challenges of Moving Abroad As a Couple, 06/12/2024
Episode 9
In this episode Hayley sits down with Clinical Health Psychologist Anita Balázs-Miklovicz to talk all about the challenges couples face when moving abroad. Anita relocated to Luxembourg two years ago from Hungary with her husband, and recently had a baby. As an expat herself, she understands the challenges of moving and living abroad firsthand and she is passionate about helping others
All Things Baby in Luxembourg with Certified Baby Planner Morgane Him, 29/11/2024
Episode 8
In this episode I sit down with a certified baby planner and founder of “The Baby Planner Company,” Morgane Him to discuss all things having a baby in Luxembourg. Morgane is a mom to one toddler and is originally from across the border in Thionville. If you are expecting, planning to get pregnant in the near future or even if you have toddlers, this episode is for you! You can learn mor
Bullying Prevention, Intervention and Emotional Intelligence with Dr. Henderika, 22/11/2024
Episode 7
In this episode I sit down with Hayley sits down with Dr. Henrica de Vries, a Yale Fulbright Scholar, PhD and expert in child psychology, to discuss how we, as parents, can make a real difference in preventing bullying at schools in Luxembourg.
How to Celebrate the Holidays like a local with Carmen Baustert, 15/11/2024
Episode 6
Carmen Baustert is a local Luxembourger, mom of 2 and a local content creator. She's the founder of @mom_luxembourg and you can find her @lazyperfectionistmom
Diana Reid: Body Positivity, 08/11/2024
Episode 5
In this episode Hayley interviews Diana Reid, founder of The Global Dietician. Diana is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN), certified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration in the United States. She is a Certified Dietitian in the State of Washington, and she is also a Diététicienne Diplômée, certified by the Ministère de la Santé of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg and a Cer
Episode - 4 The importance of building community with Emily Cooper, 01/11/2024
In this episode of “Mom Life in Luxembourg,” Hayley chats with the incredible Emily Cooper, otherwise known across social media as the content creator @millenial_mom_banter. Emily has such a “Luxembourg” story. She’s originally British, but moved to Belgium when she was four. She speaks perfect English with a British accent and perfect French too! Her family moved to Luxembourg a few years later,
Finding your tribe through exercise with Julie Mangen, 25/10/2024
Episode 3
The next guest on the show is the absolute powerhouse, Julie Mangen. Julie is a mom of three, and is actually Luxembourgish herself! She did, however, live the expat experience both in India and Japan. She moved to Japan for her husband’s job when her kids were very little. Two years old and a three month old! On a long haul flight, without her husband!!
As she settled into Japan, she
Making Friends and Rediscovering Identity with Katie McWilliams, 18/10/2024
Episode 2
For Katie's entire adult life, she was first and foremost a professional business woman, defining much of her identity by her career successes. Moving here, however, she found herself with a new title of 'trailing spouse,' and, not being an EU national, was actually not allowed to work!
This was a monumental shift in her life and that, compounded by a 'Big Birthday,' brought up some bi
Navigating Life's Changes with Lisa Burke, 11/10/2024
Episode 1
Hayley and Lisa explore how they responded to life’s changes and challenges, the need to reinvent yourself and ultimately striving to live your best life in Luxembourg.
Mom Life in Luxembourg, 08/10/2024
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