Christmas really has the audacity. Advent calendars planned months ahead, kids earning their gifts, and entire countries stopping for cartoons. We compare Swiss and Swedish Christmas traditions and talk gift pressure, expectations, and the chaos behind the magic.

FYI: The audio is not very good during the first minutes, but it gets much better right after.

In this episode, we break down how to dress your kids properly for outdoor play in winter. We even dive into the Swedish tradition of letting babies sleep outside in freezing temperatures.

And yes… we finally settle the debate: are puffer jackets a hit or a miss?

We talk about raising multilingual toddlers, mixed-up words, cultural roots, and all the hilarious confusion that comes with it. Plus, we share what’s working for us, what’s messy, and why we’re so grateful for the chaos.

Coffee in one hand, daycare schedule in the other — we’re back to work! Join us as we chat about the reality of returning after maternity leave, balancing it all, and a few worries about what’s next (hello, Hort!).

In this episode, we share our very different birth stories. We talk about what it’s really like to give birth in Switzerland: from hospital stays and midwife support to the surprising (and funny) moments in between.

You’ll hear about Elin’s “is my water breaking or did I just pee myself?” moment and Larissa’s baby who arrived with something very unexpected!

Whether you’re preparing for birth, curious about the Swiss system, or just love a good story — this one’s for you.

From crazy expensive watermelon cravings to medical hiccups and funny pregnancy moments, we’re sharing it all in this episode of Our Mom Era. We also give you a peek into what pregnancy care in Switzerland is really like — especially helpful if you’re an expat mom.

Welcome to In Our Mom Era! We’re Larissa, a Swiss mom, and Elin, a Swedish mom living in Switzerland. In this first episode, we share why we started the podcast, swap parenting tips, and chat about screen time—plus what’s coming next, from bilingual kids to pregnancy stories and Swiss traditions.