Spring is right around the corner, but in our area, it's still pretty chilly outside and the flu is lurking everywhere. My niece caught a cold and couldn't go to kindergarten so she wouldn't spread the germs. That's why we spent a nice day together at home. But what to do with sick kids? We […]
How much online gaming time is okay for a kid?
A few years ago kids used to play outside with their friends. Nowadays they spend hours behind their Playstation, Xbox, or other gaming computers. As parents, you ask yourselves how much time is fine for kids to play online. How much time do other kids spend playing games behind their screens? In this blog, we […]
10 Reasons To Involve The Kids In The Kitchen
Why should we cook with our kids? Getting kids involved in cooking is helping them to develop their fine motor skills, eye hand coordination, learning what is healthy and what is not and even early concepts of math and science. They love activities in the kitchen because they can use all their senses. There are many […]
Malta With Kids
The island of Malta is situated in the middle of the Mediterranean sea, just south of Sicily and north of the African coast. Malta might be a small island, but is huge in history and beauty. With a population of 475,000 over an area of 316 square kilometers, Malta is the 10th smallest island in […]
On The Playground With Your Kids? Don’t Make This Mistake!
As parents we often attempt to tell our kids how to play or where to play. But sometimes, it's good if we just sit down and let our kids play by themselves. Some kids need time to acclimatise to the new environment, to start climbing up or to make contact with new friends, especially toddlers […]
Positive Parenting
Every parent wants the best for their child and want to help them develop good behavior and learn positive habits. But how can you as parent, develop this kind of behavior and at the same time have a positive relationship with your kids? You can find many parenting tips online, but through studies it shows […]
How to Build the Most Amazing Sandcastles with Pro Gadgets
Here come a bunch of great ideas, amazing gadgets and a how-to explanation for your kid's next, most amazing sandcastle. Whether it's a nice sunny day, the next summer vacation, Memorial Day or July 4th - a trip to the beach is always great fun for the whole family. With sand and water in abundance, what […]
How To Encourage Kids Without Pushing Too Hard
When you kids are little you might dream about who they will become. Will they be really good at sports or academics? What avenues will be opened up by the goals they pursue early on? Of course we want our kids to be the best they can be but where do we cross the line […]
BEST MALTA MUSEUMS FOR KIDS
We can unanimously agree, that Malta has a rich history. It is therefore only natural that Malta has many museums. In order to encourage families to visit Museums, Heritage Malta has recently introduced a free card for all primary school students. You might all agree that children learn more when they see and have a […]
Modern Parenting
Parenting is a huge challenge. Full stop. Teaching your kids right and wrong, politeness, tidyness or even to live healthy is a tough job. But it can also be fun. Here are some ideas for modern parenting. Grounding children for messy rooms or bad behavior is completely out-of-date. They have whole rooms full of exciting video […]
Want To Be A Work-At-Home Mom? Read This
When you first become a mom, your mind is often on all things motherhood. And that can be enough to keep you busy for a while. But before long, you might start to realize that things are tough. And that you don’t overly have a balance. And that you might want to make a change. […]
Geocaching, What A Lovely Activity For The Kids!
Looking for a way to spend the day outside, with an exciting activity that the whole family can enjoy? Try geocaching! Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunt. It involves putting coordinates that you find online (on a geocaching-dedicated website) into a GPS and go searching for a cache that someone else has hidden in the real world. There […]
Montessori Parenting
Are you familiar with the Montessori movement? What is it all about? The Montessori parenting is a relaxed parenting approach. Toddlers are allowed to play freely, are not punished for being naughty and are able to explore their surroundings freely hence the reason why are encouraged to sleep on the floor instead of in cribs, […]
Kids Hilarious Reactions To International Food
When it comes to food, we all have different tastes that we like and don't and kids are known to be considerably more picky. Watch a brave few kids attempt to down breakfasts from around the world. Their reactions range from delight to disgust but the results are truly funny. Who knows, maybe it will inspire […]
Outdoor Recreation 101: Fun Things To Do With Your Kids In The Cold
Christmas is just around the corner, so the kid’s excitement is no doubt building up to fever pitch. So, why not calm them down and use up some of their endless energy with some kids outdoor games or winter sports? It’s one of the safest ways to get active during the COVID-19 pandemic, and we’ve […]
Gifts Ideas For Boys
Are you looking for a gift for your son? Do you have something in mind but still unsure whether to buy it or not? You do want to make him happy, but just don't want to buy anything, right? Sometimes it is easy to find inspiration, since your kids will tell you exactly what they […]
Fun Christmas Card Ideas That Kids Can Make
Christmas Cards are a nice way to send Christmas greetings during the festive season, especially if your family and friends don't live near you. Christmas Cards are definitely more appreciated if they are handmade and in particular if made by your little ones. It's heartwarming to receive a Christmas card made a child, who has […]
10 Fun Outdoor Winter Activities For Kids
In the winter you sometimes miss the ideas of what to do with your children. Although it is usually very cold, there are many great outdoor winter activities for kids that are a lot of fun. It is very important to be in the fresh air with the children even in winter. Physical activity warms […]
Priceless Pictures Of Kids Meeting Santa
Christmas is such a new and exciting time for little ones and the idea of Santa Claus brings a lot of joy... until faced with the bearded man in red himself. There are a few ideas of why little kids are afraid of Santa. Of course it's your choice whether you want to subject your […]
20 Best Christmas Movies To Watch With Kids
There is nothing better during the Festive Season, then snuggle together next to the crackling sound of a fireplace or the twinkling lights of a Christmas tree, with a cup of hot chocolate and watch a Christmas movie. We have come up with 20 family favorite Christmas movies to watch this festive season. 48 Christmas […]