Quotes by Pamela Druckerman

When I moved to Europe 12 years ago, my biggest concern was whether I'd ever speak decent French. Practically every American I knew came to visit, many saying they dreamed of living here, too.

The French don't think everyone should have the same bank balance, but they're offended by extremes of inequality.

Parisiennes rarely walk around wearing the giant diamonds that are de rigueur in certain New York neighborhoods.

My family was once invited to lunch at a chateau owned by a friend of a friend. As we drove our rental car up to the giant castle, my kids gasped and said, 'They must be rich!'

Early childhood offerings vary, but everywhere in Europe and in Canada, they're far more generous than in the United States. Ukrainian dads may not change enough diapers, but their government offers paid maternity leave; practically free preschool; and per-baby payments equivalent to eight months of an average salary.

America's parenting customs can shock foreigners.

I gradually understood why European mothers aren't in perpetual panic about their work-life balance and don't write books about how executive moms should just try harder: Their governments are helping them - and doing it competently.

How hard or easy it is to raise kids, especially while working, is a big part of people's well-being everywhere.

When my mother in Florida mentions that she's off to play golf, I think: Golf? In the age of Trump?

My husband is so upset by President Trump's scapegoating of immigrants and Muslims, he refuses to even visit the United States.