As 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 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 MoreYour personal information should stay just that way - personal. So when it comes to the online world, there’s a whole host of individuals who are merely waiting for you to be vulnerable in order to steal your information for blackmail or to commit other fraudulent activities. Here are some tips to help protect yourself and your personal information online.
Read MoreIf like me Halloween has crept up on you. (did you see what I did there!) .
For us it seems to be a combination of a late half term, Guy Fawkes night being around the corner. My two children have also been ill for what seems like the whole of September. All this has knocked me off my normally organised schedule and here we are, Halloween is tomorrow!
Read MoreOnce your child moves into their own room, one of the big decisions is choosing a bed! After all, you need to make sure the bed you choose is exciting and appeals to them, otherwise, you will have a child in your bed every evening!
Read MoreAs a parent I know we all want to best support our children to reach their best potential. Forbrain can step in and help with pronunciation and speech.
Read MoreBecoming a parent is a very exciting time in a person's life. We all enter the world of parenting blissfully unaware, unrealistically optimistic, and wanting the best for our children.
Read MoreFather’s Day is almost upon us! Sunday 16th June for those of you who aren’t great at remembering these special occasions!
It’s always tough finding presents for dads. They often end up with something dull like another pair of socks and can feel a little forgotten! Or they tell you they don’t want anything but you would really like to show how much you appreciate them.
Read MoreWhen you travel a lot with kids, you have to have good footwear. Your kids need to be protected but comfortable. You need something that’s a space saver in the suitcase but is easy to deal with when it comes to slipping them on and off.
Here are some of the best kids shoes for travel that I’ve found.
Read MoreHere's a list of 5 educational apps for primary aged children, in these topics: English, math, science, languages and art. Give your child a flying start!
Read MoreSo the New Year has arrived and already we are all about giving you plenty of help with raising those bambini!
This week we’ve teamed up with lovely Sarah, the Founder of Gru Languages.
If you haven’t discovered Gru yet, they offer over 800 resources which suit children learning English as a second/third language or for English speaking children in reception and Year 1.
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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