Mom Life in Luxembourg

Nadia Kendall is a jurist and human rights advocate. As Executive Director of the nonprofit Be Human, she leads initiatives like PowHer and the Hidden Disability Hub that equip young people from diverse backgrounds with the skills and confidence to break through visible and invisible barriers—nurturing the next generation of leaders and changemakers. She helped bring the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower to Luxembourg, received the 2024 Luxembourg Peace Prize for Outstanding Youth Peaceworker, and was named to the inaugural Forbes Under 30 – Luxembourg 2025 list. Of Guyanese and Iranian heritage, born in Florida and raised between Qatar and Luxembourg, she brings a multicultural perspective to her lifelong commitment to social justice.

Links:

Hidden disability summit registration link; https://luma.com/ofal6bvk

Website: https://www.behuman-asbl.com/

All links: https://linktr.ee/behuman.asbl (waitlist for powher available soon)

Paperjam 10x6 NextGen of how Jana & I brought Sunflower to LUX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWgjjdxNFks

The Cost of Chronic Illness in Luxembourg (Be Human’s report): https://www.behuman-asbl.com/blog/new-survey-by-be-human-reveals-hidden-financial-strain-of-chronic-illness-in-luxembourgnbsp

Natasha Bintz Forges the Path for the Luxembourg Creator Economy

Natascha Bintz is a Luxembourg-based content creator, entrepreneur and mum of three, known for her warm, authentic take on conscious family life. She began sharing her world on Instagram and YouTube in 2018 during her first pregnancy, and soon left her career in events to build a platform around mindful parenting, clean beauty, family travel and eco-responsible living. In 2020 she was named Influencer of the Year at the Blog Awards Luxembourg. Alongside her content, she is the founder of two brands, Made Production, a Luxembourgish creative media agency and photography - videography studio, and Bride Club. Creating in French, Luxembourgish and English, her goal is always the same: to share real, relatable moments of motherhood and inspire families to live a little more simply and sustainably.

And the links I'd love included:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataschabintz

Bride Club: https://www.instagram.com/brideclub.lu

Made Production: https://www.instagram.com/madeproduction.luxembourg

Made Production Weddings: https://www.instagram.com/madeproduction.weddings

Screen Addiction, Bodymaxxing, & The Manopshere. What to do if you're raising boys in 2026

Alex Rakochy is the Upper School Deputy Principal at the International School of Luxembourg, where he leads strategic initiatives focused on student wellbeing, restorative practices, and inclusive school culture. With extensive experience in international education, Alex has worked to embed restorative approaches across school systems, support digital and physical practices that promote student wellbeing, and develop programmes that foster belonging, accountability, and positive relationships. His work is guided by the belief that schools are at their best when wellbeing, relationships, and learning are viewed as inseparable.

Jon Adams is the proud father of two amazing boys. Originally from New York, Jon has worked as an educator in the States and around the world for the past twenty years. Currently, Jon is the Lower School Principal at the International School of Luxembourg. Jon is a big believer in building inclusive communities at schools with strong parent partnerships in order to support the holistic development of our students. He is passionate about community education about screen use and social media and is eager to engage with parents and educators about this topic to learn with and support each other.

Resources:

Common Sense Media: great resource for parents to better understand screen time, social media, phone use and more. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/

The Anxious Generation: a good overview of the impact phones and social media has on our children. https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/171681821-the-anxious-generation

Dr. Kaitlyn Regehr and her book, Smartphone Nation: understanding screen addiction, social media use and digital detoxing

https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/220404086-smartphone-nation

White Ribbon: free online course about the manosphere and online radicalization. https://www.whiteribbon.ca/raisingboys-manosphere?lng=en

Recommending Toxicity

The role of algorithmic recommender functions on YouTube Shorts and TikTok in promoting male supremacist influencers: study on the impact of algorithm driven social media

https://www.dcu.ie/antibullyingcentre/recommending-toxicity

Brain Fog & More. Everything a midwife nurse wants you to know about the mental side of perimenopause & beyond.

Cathy Cribben-Pearse is a passionate healthcare professional with over 25 years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse and Midwife. She integrates medical expertise with holistic, evidence-based education to empower individuals and teams to achieve their goals.

Cathy holds a Nursing Degree, Midwifery Degree, an MBA in Project Management, and is a Certified Executive Coach with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC). Her academic achievements also include British Menopause Society (BMS) certification, completion of a Postgraduate Certificate in Menopause Medicine from the University of South Wales, UK, and completion of Dr Louise Newson’s Menopause Training. With a deep passion for women’s health, Cathy’s mission is to bridge the gap between medical understanding and everyday wellbeing, launching "Hermona, by Oaktree mentoring" supporting women, workplaces and communities to navigate hormonal transitions with confidence and clarity,

Her approach combines clinical insight, leadership experience and compassionate coaching to inspire resilience, confidence, and meaningful impact across healthcare and corporate settings. Cathy’s work continues to exemplify integrity, empathy and excellence, empowering people and systems alike to grow, connect and thrive. Alongside her clinical and health education work, Cathy is an award-winning mentor, educator and executive coach. She has designed and led national and international mentorship programmes, including initiatives supporting over 200+ nurses across 50+ countries and large-scale national frameworks embedding new healthcare legislation for more than 1000 professionals.

Under Cathy’s leadership, OakTree Mentoring has achieved global recognition for innovation and excellence in healthcare. Cathy’s programmes have earned major honours including the 2022 EMCC Global Mentoring Award, and she was selected as a finalist in the 2023 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award from among 52,000 submissions worldwide. In 2024, she was named among the Global 200 Women Power Leaders, underscoring her international influence and contribution to leadership in healthcare. Her array of accolades, including the Stevie MENA Thought Leadership Award (2023) and the International Brilliance Award (2023, London), positions her as a recognised thought leader in the evolution of evidence-based delivery of knowledge and care.

Cathys email: cathy@oaktree-mentoring.com

Instagram: cathycp_menopause_nurse

Join our education group: click on the link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/D4Z9krMXjx7DAo4Nq8G8iZ

Letz Menopause Luxembourg: https://letzmenopause.lu

#8 Parent Advocacy In Real Life with Kate & Jen

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 in Luxembourg (website: https://katebrassington.com/). She specialises in trauma-informed and ND-informed coaching for adults, and is a PhD candidateJen 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. To learn more about Kate Brassington, please visit: https://katebrassington.com/