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Author	Ngilko
Comment	Can't really help out with the parenting stuff as I don't have kids but when it comes to not drinking it won't be a big deal to anyone and it won't be weird. I stopped drinking a few years ago because it doesn't interact well with medication that I take and I can't think of a single situation where it's been an issue, it might be a wee bit harder if you are bothered by other people drinking but even then, I don't think it would be that hard to avoid outside of pubs and clubs and gigs. There are more great places to eat than you will probably be able to try in the few months you are here (hopefully other other people can give you some names of the best ones to take kids to!). Glasgow is a great city in terms of keeping kids entertained, and has particularly awesome family focussed museums, lots of parks, sports and so on. The kids won't be bored. You can also get to the center of Edinburgh from the center of Glasgow by train in less than an hour which has even more stuff for kids to do, it's also basically a tourist city so easy to get around. As for getting around the city with kids, busses and trains will get you anywhere you need to go and if you are used to US public transport it will probably be a pleasant surprise. Both are pretty buggy/pram friendly. The underground is a fast way of getting around the city center and West end but it's not great in terms of buggy/pram access (lots of stairs, not enough lifts!). Finally, you mentioned that you are coming in winter, depending on where you are from the weather might be a shock. Days are short, nights are dark and it can be cold and wet. Get yourself and the kids some cosy jumpers and good waterproof boots/jackets to make life more comfortable, get yourself a "sad lamp" and consider talking to your doctor about vitamin D supplements, especially if you are from somewhere like California or Florida (if your from Alaska or Chicago or somewhere equally cold, in which case you'll be fine). Hope that's helps a little and enjoy your time in Glasgow. (You might want to watch some Scottish TV to get used to the accent, it's tricky and we talk fast)
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Created	Thu 15th Sep 2022 5:09pm
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Can't really help out with the parenting stuff as I don't have kids but when it comes to not drinking it won't be a big deal to anyone and it won't be weird.

I stopped drinking a few years ago because it doesn't interact well with medication that I take and I can't think of a single situation where it's been an issue, it might be a wee bit harder if you are bothered by other people drinking but even then, I don't think it would be that hard to avoid outside of pubs and clubs and gigs.

There are more great places to eat than you will probably be able to try in the few months you are here (hopefully other other people can give you some names of the best ones to take kids to!).

Glasgow is a great city in terms of keeping kids entertained, and has particularly awesome family focussed museums, lots of parks, sports and so on. The kids won't be bored. You can also get to the center of Edinburgh from the center of Glasgow by train in less than an hour which has even more stuff for kids to do, it's also basically a tourist city so easy to get around.

As for getting around the city with kids, busses and trains will get you anywhere you need to go and if you are used to US public transport it will probably be a pleasant surprise. Both are pretty buggy/pram friendly.

The underground is a fast way of getting around the city center and West end but it's not great in terms of buggy/pram access (lots of stairs, not enough lifts!).

Finally, you mentioned that you are coming in winter, depending on where you are from the weather might be a shock. Days are short, nights are dark and it can be cold and wet. Get yourself and the kids some cosy jumpers and good waterproof boots/jackets to make life more comfortable, get yourself a "sad lamp" and consider talking to your doctor about vitamin D supplements, especially if you are from somewhere like California or Florida (if your from Alaska or Chicago or somewhere equally cold, in which case you'll be fine).

Hope that's helps a little and enjoy your time in Glasgow.

(You might want to watch some Scottish TV to get used to the accent, it's tricky and we talk fast)