Saul Simpson, forest school leader at Pines Forest School, on why it’s important to get outdoors and allow your child the freedom to move around independently So much of our lives are governed by deadlines and set activity. The pace in which we live our lives now leaves very little time for us, and more importantly our…
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…
Are you exhausted with the Christmas preparations? The atmosphere at home is tense rather than festive? Anna Hady – a family & relationship coach – says why it’s important to pause, think about the needs of family members, and choose relationships as the goal of pre-Christmas preparations In daily life we must see that it is not…
How to safely celebrate Halloween during a pandemic in Poland Yes, Halloween – in Poland and everywhere in the world – will look different this year. Our children’s costumes might not get as much praise as usual, your party will be on Zoom or Facetime, and trick-or-treating will be limited to your home and your…
Olga Szyłejko – a vocalist, a composer, and the founder of the Music Hub Academy in Warsaw – on the benefits of learning music for children and adults Choosing the right education path for a child is something each parent needs to face at a certain point. How a child develops is not only about…
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…
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 closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, parents are looking for the options to entertain their kids at home. Obviously, with kids at home all day,…
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…
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…