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Hi Libby,
I can't answer many of your questions but the summer camps here are really excellent. If the kids speak Hungarian, there are so many - even in local leisure centres, community centers, theatres, swimming pools, dance schools. I highly recommend the Zoo camp in Hungarian or English - amazing experience for kids to learn about and look after all of the animals (6-12 years). I will send my 6 and 10 year old boys this summer for sure!
Best wishes
Melanie

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juliayaro...@gmail.com: Mar 06 01:00PM -0800

Hello!!!
 
My name is Julia Antoniouk, I have been in Budapest for 3 moths now and
would like to know where can i find new moms to connect. Im pregnant of 5
months now and would really like to connect with someone going through the
same experience.
 
Do you meet somewhere? if so when specifically?
 
Thank you!!
 
Julia
amrit...@gmail.com: Mar 07 10:24AM -0800

Hello Budapest Moms. My three-month old and I are looking for
English-speaking mothers' groups/activities to join here in Budapest. I
noticed the calendar of events on the Budapest Moms site hasn't been
updated in a while so I was hoping people could offer ideas here. I'm a
first-time mother and would love some playmates for my daughter.
Elizabeth Floch <elizabe...@gmail.com>: Feb 25 12:56AM -0800

Ah, my husband and I have been wondering that! We have the Fire Stick, so
hoping we can find a way to make it work there. We'll be there by April.
 
 
On Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 12:09:28 AM UTC-8, Ana Maria Cruz wrote:
Pavla Karon <pavla...@gmail.com>: Mar 04 04:53AM -0800

*Personal introduction*
 
Hi everyone, I am new here so this is my 2-sentence intro: we have *just*
moved to Budapest for the next few months, I am Czech with an American
husband, a 2-year old daughter and a 16-year old pug. We are looking
forward to making new friends and exploring this lovely city!
 
*Question about playgroup*
 
I am looking for a no-hassle playgroup/nursery that our 2-yr old daughter
could attend on a totally flexible schedule, the idea is to take her there
for about 1 hour, once or twice a week, as needed. Is there such a thing?
Can be Hungarian-speaking only.
 
Many thanks for any tips!
Elizabeth Floch <elizabe...@gmail.com>: Feb 28 11:56PM -0800

Hello mamas! My husband and I, plus our 6 y/o twins will be moving to
Budapest for nine months soon... and I'd love to get some feedback on what
you are itching to have there that you can't find? What do you wish you'd
brought with you?
 
(Thinking of random things like batteries, or Lara Bars -- kids love 'em,
or super absorbent night diapers -- one still needs them, or books written
in English, or non-chemical sunscreen.... I don't know, anything).
 
We will attempt to travel very light, and hopefully not have any big needs
while there... but thought asking might be fun. (Hubby missed Bisquick in
the 1980's while living in Germany... but I know these days things are much
easier to find, and I personally love discovering new favorites abroad.
Plus, we can get Amazon in Germany to ship to Budapest I imagine, if there
were a great need. I just can't think of what we wouldn't be able to find.
 
Thanks for any tips!
 
Libby
Elizabeth Floch <elizabe...@gmail.com>: Feb 25 01:07AM -0800

Hello Moms, we will be living in Budapest at least nine months, maybe a bit longer,
with my husband and 6.5 y/o b/g twins. We are currently in Los Angeles,
California, and my children attend a Waldorf kindergarten. We will be
arriving in April, but likely going to travel and "unschool" until school
begins in Budapest in Aug/Sept., rather than do the last six weeks of K
there.
 
Questions:
 
Does anyone here have young-ish children who attend the American
International or the British International school? Would love to connect
with a few other moms about their experiences there. My kids are used to
lots of exploration and play at school, art, not a lot of "sit at your desk
for two hours straight and listen to me teach". Wondering how these two
schools handle the newly 7 y/o kiddos and if it's developmentally
appropriate/loving/fun/kind and encourages a love of learning, rather than
obeying. Doesn't seem that way from the website (the negative).... but
would love to know from others, even if they've just toured, what their
experiences have been. I'm all set to have them move into "first grade",
but want it to be a gentle transition there and not harsh.
 
How about expat homeschooling or unschooling communities in Budapest? Any
leads? I don't have the temperament to fully homeschool my kids, but I also
don't want them restricted to classrooms when we could be traveling and
exploring. Would need to connect with a community of like-minded
parents/kids and perhaps a support person to give me a break certain days.

 
Any sites or leads on wonderful native English nannies? Where would one
search?
 
And lastly, total long-shot, but any idea how to possibly find a Waldorf or
Reggio-trained ex-teacher or assistant who we might be able to hire for a
semester?
 
Lots of options, just exploring solutions now. ****Oh, and summer camps of
all sorts, where would I find out about them?
 
With much appreciation,
Libby
Marley Hood <marle...@yahoo.com>: Mar 08 12:51PM

Hi all, a reminder that we are meeting tomorrow, see you then!
 
On Thursday, March 3, 2016 9:36 AM, 'Marley Hood' via Budapest Moms <budape...@googlegroups.com> wrote:

 
Hi all, the next International Moms Coffee Meetup is this upcoming Wednesday, March 9th at the Starbucks at Szena Ter from 10am.
We usually have a good mix of recently arrived and those who've been here for a while and can help with any questions you may have!
 
The central location is easily accessible by 4/6 tram for both those on the Pest and Buda side. We're usually sitting at the long table in the centre and everyone's welcome including babies and children :)
Looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday and if you have any questions, please let me know.
 
Best,
Marley --
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Heike Kroemer <heike....@googlemail.com>: Mar 08 02:48PM +0100

Hi Marley,
 
How are you doing? Sorry to bitter you, but I am still getting the invited
and all the other Mails. Reka didn't real, but could you help me to
delete?
 
Thanks,
Heike
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