For the first time we (the family) decided to spend two days away from home and stay in a hotel. I know this is common for most people but, the truth is, we never stayed in a hotel in long years. The only time we spent a few nights in a hotel my son was three therefore my daughter was …

Today’s kids are a bit jaded, to say the least. The ordinary thrills of childhood, like going to a movie or bowling with their parents seem rather ordinary and mundane to the children of today.

Kids spend a lot of time in the computer playing games and watching videos. What if they were able to be on the computer and learn English at the same time.

Starfall is the perfect interactive site where your kids can hang out and learn English. Whether they are in preschool, kindergarten, first grade or in a different level Starfall …

Back to school time is in two weeks and I feel a mix of emotions about it.

Good things about going back to school:

• Kids are anxious to return to school and meet teachers and school friends again.
• Right now kids have no bedtime rules. Rules will be back
• There are no meal rules meaning that usually they get up

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Having two kids that are growing at a very fast pace makes me stop in time from time to time to memorize the important moments. Whether they are funny, happy, or enjoyable moments or if it is just a random moment, I like to capture it and save it in digital format.

Just the other day my daughter and I …

Here are some of the rules I follow when the kids are inside the pool.

Having our children at home during summer vacation can be kind of boring. Boring…for them. If we don’t keep them occupied and doing interesting things. Here are a few tips I personally use to help them enjoy summer.

Watch a movie: Once in a while a movie can make the kids sit still in the sofa while they enjoy …

Finally my husband is able to take some vacation days and be at home with us. The kids are free from school and we are now able to spend some time as a full family.

The swimming pool is mounted so, as long as the weather is good, they can enjoy  swimming and playing on the water. We have the …

The weekend is gone and so are the birthday parties from the weekend. I had a great time chatting with the other mothers from my son’s classroom. We ate, drank and we chatted a lot. We are all of the same age stage and it’s quite interesting when we gather on these events.

While some talked about their children’s …

Yesterday it was the Day of Portugal and therefore a public holiday. Yesterday took place a birthday party from one of my son’s classmates. Some parents were invited as well as brothers and sisters. This means that my daughter, although five years younger than my son, also meets other girls that are sisters of my kid’s friends. Sounds confusing?

This …

Parents seeking to teach their kids to be responsible must determine which age appropriate chores they can assign their kids. Here is a guide to help you decide which tasks you should allocate to your children based on their ages.

Children aged 2 to 4 have a lot of energy. They enjoy running around the house and creating havoc. It …

The country is still very much in the grips of winter, but the evenings are getting lighter and on the right day you can even catch a scent of spring in the air. Modern life moves so quick these days and when you have kids to look after the days seem to pass in the blink of an eye. Summer …