Raising a bilingual child is not just about teaching the command of the minority language, but also about giving exposure to the cultural background of that language, which is fundamental for a correct use of …

The Tate Modern is one of our favourite places, whenever we are in London we wander down to the South Bank and have an early morning visit so we avoid the really busy time. In …

I just had to share the fantastic initiative in place in my son’s school in conjunction with the town administration. School children are introduced to Capitan Eco the recycling pirate and each is given a booklet …

There is no substitute for peer motivation. I have been trying to no avail to get my son to speak English and I know he could if he wanted to because he understands everything perfectly, but …

  My last post about the Museum of Childhood consisted only of a few photos from a lovely afternoon we spent there with some friends who live nearby but I didn’t give enough information …

We are well into the second week of school and my son, apparently an angel at school, has a complete transformation when he leaves the school gate and enters the family home. All …

While I was browsing the Internet I landed on a fantastic website that is all about playful learning. The website, which is in fact called Playful Learning, is a great resource for parents and teachers …

I would have never thought kids would compete with each other to clean up, but that’s exactly what they do at the beach summer camp my son goes to. The educators have come up …

Educational toys are at the top of my list, fun toys with a meaning are a great way to teach children any message. What a better way to teach children the efficiency of solar power …

I first saw the Space Age Garden kit at the Natural History Museum shop, but I didn’t buy then because I was with my son so I had to make a quick exit before he …

I love things that have multiple purposes like this great alphabet hardboard work board that is also a wall decoration. The board is designed to be used as board to be drawn on with washable …

I love wooden toys, but when I pick one my first concern is to make sure it has been finished with non toxic natural oils and vegetable dyes. The wood must also come from sustainable …