Tag Archives: German

Happy New Year! The ACHTUNG BABY paperback is out today!

Posted on December 31, 2018 by sarazaske

  * The first New Year’s Eve in Berlin, I thought the Germans were crazy. Everyone was shooting off fireworks. Not just tourists but shopkeepers and retirees, whole families with little kids setting off some pretty serious explosives for the … Continue reading →

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The non-pushy parent: how to be a German mum

Posted on March 10, 2015 by sarazaske

I wrote another piece about my experiences as an American parent in Berlin. It appeared in The Times newspaper in the U.K. Here’s a short sample. (Sorry you have to go to The Times site to read the whole thing but … Continue reading →

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How to Parent Like a German

Posted on February 25, 2015 by sarazaske

Here’s a recent article I wrote for Time.com: (Also, check out the new article section on the site!)

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Four things Germans do better than Americans (or not)

Posted on October 28, 2013 by sarazaske

As an American living in Berlin, I’ve noticed a few cultural differences. It’s clear that Germans do some things better than Americans: free preschool, public transportation, beer festivals. . . And some things Americans do better: fast Internet, customer service–oh and … Continue reading →

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