Coronavirus regulations and restrictions in Poland Last update: July 11 New quarantine rules Polish government lifts the ban on air connections with a number of new countries from July 1 Reopening of the external borders of the European Union from July 1 Reopening of the borders and international transport in Poland Guidelines for reopening (from June…
Enjoying small pleasures while supporting local craftsmen during a lockdown: a virtuous circle With another week of lockdown, you’ve had to show tremendous patience, adaptability, organization, imagination to make it all work smoothly. Allow yourself to enjoy a few small pleasures that will make your life lighter and ease the situation at home. Small local businesses…
Anna Hady – a growth and family tutor – on how to deal with difficult emotions at difficult times A lot of parents do today. We share these feelings nowadays as we experience our common humanity in the face of the coronavirus crisis. The new normal is very different from our hitherto reality and…
Keep your kids busy with guilt-free screen time With schools and many workplaces closed, parents are looking for ways to entertain their kids at home. Obviously, with kids at home all day, the best option is to find things our kids can do by themselves (giving the parents a chance to work or rest). In…
Schools and families during the coronavirus pandemic: challenges of online education Schools across Poland are closed and have moved to online education. They are offering virtual classrooms where students can attend live classes, videos prepared by the teachers or assignments for students to do at home. The world has never seen this many children out…
Daniele Gargano – psychotherapist, an Italian living in Warsaw, father of 2 children – on how to talk to your children about COVID-19 and help your family to adjust to “the new normal” In this challenging time, many of you may be wondering how to talk to your children about COVID-19. With schools across the country shutting…
Elena Conlon – an expat mother of 2 boys, management consultant on maternity leave and psychology student – on how making a list of good things we can draw out of the difficult situation can help us to stay positive and grateful for what we have More and more days are passing since the coronavirus…
Audiobooks and podcasts – perfect treat for kids staying at home (and a bonus – they will buy the parents some time to work or rest) With schools and workplaces close due to the coronavirus pandemic, parents are looking for the options to entertain their kids at home. Obviously, with kids at home all day,…
How do I entertain my child at home? How to work from home with kids (without losing it)? What can a family do when bored at home? What can kids play at home? How do you stay sane when working from home with children? Parents all over the world ask these million-dollar questions. Below you will…
Khalil Griffin – a sports educator, personal trainer, and dad – on how to manage our new lives As we begin to bunker down and get adjusted to this quarantine life, parents are being faced with a challenge that we could not foresee, schools are closed. With the continuous spread of the COVID-19 and social…