Easter is the oldest holiday on the first spring full moon, which is related to the advent of spring. Traditionally it indicates the resurrection of Christ and the beginning of a new agricultural year.
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Creating a great space for homework
From the time your child starts first grade here in our adopted home, they’ll start getting homework. One or two days a week to start. So why not plan ahead and create a space that will become your child’s dedicated space for homework now? Whether you carve out a space in your living room, their bedroom or in a home office, make the place organized, comfortable and welcoming, because what they study is just as important as where.
Prague Botanical Garden
“Biophilia” = “love of life” is the name for a connection between humans and plants. Spending some time around nature can be a calming and relaxing experience for you and your kids.
9 weeks of summer to fill!
It’s that time of year again and parents up and down the country are already starting to think about what to do with their children during the summer break – the forward-planning ones, that is.
Dining With a Toddler
Who doesn’t love a dinner date? There is something so universally appealing about sharing a meal with your loved one: eating delicious foods whilst engaging in conversation and enjoying each other’s company.
Of course, most of us have a different image in mind when the meal companion is a young child. Below are the three most common pitfalls you can avoid in order to have more enjoyable meals together.
Talk: Giving Birth in the Czech Republic
When: Tuesday, February 5, 2019. 18:00 to 20:00 hours
Where: Koněvova 65a, Praha 3
Get outdoors this winter – Sledding!
The first thing I want to do in winter when it snows is GO SLEDDING.
Prague is a Great town for many reasons. One of the things I most thank my host city for, is the almost fanatical way that they preserve and protect green areas. So, if the residents take such care to preserve these green spaces, we need to enjoy them for all they’re worth. And sledding is a great way to enjoy them!
Tips to Get Kids to do their own Homework
(AND ONE YOU WON’T FIND ANYWHERE ELSE)
I’ve probably tried more than a dozen ways to get my daughter to do her homework without me standing over her and making her do it. It got to the point that on some days I just didn’t have the energy to watch, hover and demand she gets it done.
Using Puppets to Teach a Second Language
If you are considering teaching your small child a second language at home, there are many options. One of the most efficient ways is to combine nursery rhymes, reading and a puppet play.
How good is Prague’s public transit system?
It’s so good, most of the people I know live car-free, that’s how good! Prague has one of the highest rates of public transport usage in the world with 1.2 billion passenger journeys per year, […]