Have you always wanted to refresh some school French? Or are your children struggling with Spanish and would like some extra online language tutoring? With Preply you can all learn from the comfort of your home.
Read MoreIn recent years, you might have noticed the word STEM cropping up frequently when it comes to education, home learning and even toys!
Read MoreAs a parent with a child celebrating a birthday in May.; I’m well aware of the internal struggle to focus on what is important right now - our health.
Read MoreAs a mother of two children, I’ve always struggled with that balance of needing some time to yourself and not wanting to leave your children with someone unless you absolutely have to. We don’t have family close by so we’ve always had to rely on sitters or nannies.
Read MoreThis is probably one of the strangest Easter celebrations that we have all prepared for. I expect for many of you it’s very low on your list of priorities. However, as levels of lockdown increase, it’s clear that none of us will be or should be going anywhere over the Easter holidays. Except for those of us lucky enough to have a garden.
Read MoreIf like us you often have family or friends visiting, it can sometimes be hard accommodating everyone. Not just when it comes to having more bedrooms but where do you hang out together and eat without tripping over one another. How about if you want to show them more than just your backyard which for us in London.
Read MoreOnce again I have something wonderful to giveaway to Mammaprada readers. This one is perfect for parents and their children.
Read MoreThe key to travelling with a baby or small child is planning ahead. Prepare for all eventualities, then accept that you can’t control everything and the whole family will have a more pleasant trip.
Read MoreAs people get older, it’s normal for them to require a little more help and support. When you live or work overseas, however, it can be difficult to manage the logistics. Even if you’re committed to providing your parents with the assistance they need, the distance may make it difficult for you to take a hands-on approach.
Read MoreAre you ready for Valentine’s Day? I sort of forgot it was happening! I knew it was looming but we don’t make a big deal of it here as we try and do little things for each other throughout the year.
Read MoreAs a parent, you naturally want the best possible healthcare for your youngsters. They’re your pride and joy, after all, and seeing them in the best possible health 100% of the time is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
Read MoreEver since you were little, you have been exposed to so many different cultures and countries. You believe this has benefited you in a number of ways, so you definitely want your children to have the same experiences too.
Read MoreThe food is one of the best things about going away. Whether you’re embarking on a pizza-filled Italian trip or are dying to get your hands on some Spanish paella, days surrounding yourself in the best cuisines are guaranteed to go down well.
Read MoreWinter is a great time for diving into weather science with your children. The cold snow and air lend themselves to some great opportunities for fun and simple activities that captivate your child and leave them with a new understanding of sometimes complicated concepts. these easy winter science lessons will help you make the most of this cold season.
Read MoreIf like us you’re planning a warm holiday in 2020 but don’t want to travel too far, the Balearic Islands make a wonderful family-friendly option.
We love Mallorca and specifically the quaint and calmer area of Puerto Pollensa. Situated in a horseshoe-shaped bay with sandy beaches and whitewashed villas it’s easy to see why this is such a desirable location. Behind the bay is the Tramuntana mountain range, a spectacular backdrop with lush vegetation around the villas.
Read MoreWe all want the best for our kids, which means that we have to ensure that we pave the way for a happy and productive school life. However, nothing comes for free, including said school life. To make sure they have the best experience, you will find yourself reaching into your pocket more often than not. But here’s how you can make sure it doesn’t totally eat up the budget.
Read MoreThe online world is not secure as we hope it will be as parents. Growing up, your children are going to experience a lot of activity with the online world, so here are some tips to keep your children safe while online and browsing.
Read MoreLife is so busy when you grow up. You have to balance your time between a career that is going to take you places and a family that gives you a reason to breathe.
The fact that life is packed with things to keep you busy shouldn't stop you from enjoying yourself with your children. Children pick up on it when we are too busy to play, or to read, or to sit and just listen to the gobbledegook they come out with. They know when they need to be quiet to let you be, and that draws it into the spotlight: you need time with your kids.
Read MoreIf you’re worrying about what to buy family and friends this Christmas it’s time to find something special at one of our favourite London Silversmiths Hersey & Son.
I last wrote about this family firm for Father’s Day as they always have wonderful gifts for men, however this time I have a great Giveaway for you as well to help with that Christmas shopping!
Read MoreThis is one of those uncomfortable moments when you have to write about something you know you need to improve!
I was asked by Vizualize to reflect on how much time I spend at a screen and talk about my findings!
If you’re someone who works at a computer or even on your phone you will know the hours spent looking at a screen are unlikely to be good for you.
My iPhone actually tells me each week how my screen time activity is going, if it’s more or less than the previous week and whether I was productive or just scrolling Facebook!
Read MoreMammaprada features: Raising Bilingual Children, Italian culture, Italian travel, Italian Food and Posts in Italian/ Italiano. We also offer Bilingual Resources for language learning, such as bilingual books, bilingual audio CDs and DVDs,. Other topics we write about are Parenting and Lifestyle.
I’m Kristie Prada & here you'll find our family’s experiences on travel to languages, parenting, recipes & much more. Thank you for visiting!
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