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 different crises. Healing empathy Do you accept difficult emotions? We observe today a lot…
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…
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…
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…
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 lockdown 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…
Frequently asked questions about health care in Poland and the COVID-19 situation in Poland When you move into a foreign country, one of the necessities is the healthcare service. In Poland, having health insurance is mandatory and also one of the conditions in a visa application process. It is possible to choose from private or…
Charity stores & non-profit organizations in Warsaw where you can donate used clothes, shoes, toys, books Please note that due to the coronavirus pandemic some drop off and pickup options may be limited. Smile Warsaw Smile Warsaw is a group of volunteers from many different countries who support homeless people in Warsaw. Facebook Warsaw…
Things to do in Warsaw this Christmas season Winter illuminations in Warsaw in 2018/2019 season Winter illuminations and shows – the Multimedia Fountain Park Location: Skwer Dywizji Pancernej (the area between the Old Town and Vistula), free entrance. Starting from December 8, the holiday illuminations at the Fountain Park will be on every day from…
What to do in Warsaw with children: December 14-16, 2018 The list of family-friendly weekend events in Warsaw If you like this post, subscribe to Kids in the City free weekly Newsletter in English – each Thursday you will receive an email with the list of family-friendly events in Warsaw for the upcoming weekend: …