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14 Top Tips for Self-isolation With Kids

Every parent in the world is likely to be feeling totally overwhelmed right now because of COVID-19 and the bombardment of online learning tools and example schedules may not actually be helping us to remain calm and clear headed. So, I would like to share some tips. Apologies if these come across as patronising in…… Continue reading 14 Top Tips for Self-isolation With Kids

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How Isaac Newton can Help you During Coronavirus Social Distancing

The school where I teach Art and Photography gave us a training on how to teach online in case they’d have to close because of COVID-19. During the workshop they gave us bottled water, and when I brought it home (and thoroughly disinfected it) Adèle shouted with joy: “I know what I can do with…… Continue reading How Isaac Newton can Help you During Coronavirus Social Distancing

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The Only Toy a Child Needs

It’s almost the end of the year and I was reflecting on which toys we purchased for Adèle this year. After a LOT of thinking and remember, it turned out that we only bought her ONE toy this entire year and it’s been a great investment for a few very good reasons. It’s not a…… Continue reading The Only Toy a Child Needs

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34 Best Educational SPACE Toys and Gifts for Kids

If your child is as obsessed about space exploration as mine, you have come to the right place. Here is a list of the absolute best, educational space toys I have researched on the market. The toys and games listed in this article are not sorted by age because each child is different and age-appropriateness…… Continue reading 34 Best Educational SPACE Toys and Gifts for Kids

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Rainy Day Activities for Kids / MyMayu Traveller Boots Review

MyMayu TRAVELLER BOOTS REVIEW We have been slow traveling the world for some time now, and when we found out that our next stop was going to be Ireland (one of the rainiest places on earth), I contacted Suzanne at MyMayu for help. She very generously offered to send a pair of MyMayu Traveller Boots…… Continue reading Rainy Day Activities for Kids / MyMayu Traveller Boots Review

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12 Eco-friendly, Minimalist, Meaningful Children’s Gifts That Last

Last year I made the Ultimate List of Eco-friendly, Minimalist Gifts for Kids and it has been my most popular post ever since. This year, I wanted to add a few more items to the list, so that’s how this post came about. I asked the following questions to find the best, eco-friendly, minimalist gifts…… Continue reading 12 Eco-friendly, Minimalist, Meaningful Children’s Gifts That Last

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Super Easy, Fast and Fun DIY Origami Paper Kite That Really Flies!

We have been very lucky to live in a place where it’s windy in the afternoons. Not too windy, but just enough to be able to fly kites every day. The other day we went out in the center of our village, and all the kids wanted to try Adèle’s kites. We took 3 different…… Continue reading Super Easy, Fast and Fun DIY Origami Paper Kite That Really Flies!