Daniele Gargano – psychotherapist, an Italian living in Warsaw, father of 2 children – on how to talk to your children about COVID-19 and help your family to adjust to “the new normal” In this challenging time, many of you may be wondering how to talk to your children about COVID-19. With schools across the country shutting…
Audiobooks and podcasts – perfect treat for kids staying at home (and a bonus – they will buy the parents some time to work or rest) With schools and workplaces closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, parents are looking for the options to entertain their kids at home. Obviously, with kids at home all day,…
Elena Conlon – an expat mother of 2 boys, management consultant on maternity leave and psychology student – on how making a list of good things we can draw out of the difficult situation can help us to stay positive and grateful for what we have More and more days are passing since the coronavirus…
Anna Hady – a growth and family tutor – on how to deal with difficult emotions at difficult times A lot of parents do today. We share these feelings nowadays as we experience our common humanity in the face of the coronavirus crisis. The new normal is very different from our hitherto reality and…
Keep your kids busy with guilt-free screen time With schools and many workplaces closed, parents are looking for ways to entertain their kids at home. Obviously, with kids at home all day, the best option is to find things our kids can do by themselves (giving the parents a chance to work or rest). In…
Enjoying small pleasures while supporting local craftsmen during a lockdown: a virtuous circle With another week of lockdown, you’ve had to show tremendous patience, adaptability, organization, imagination to make it all work smoothly. Allow yourself to enjoy a few small pleasures that will make your life lighter and ease the situation at home. Small local businesses…
Schools and families during the coronavirus pandemic: challenges of online education Schools across Poland are closed and have moved to online education. They are offering virtual classrooms where students can attend live classes, videos prepared by the teachers or assignments for students to do at home. The world has never seen this many children out…
Khalil Griffin – a sports educator, personal trainer, and dad – on how to manage our new lives As we begin to bunker down and get adjusted to this lockdown life, parents are being faced with a challenge that we could not foresee, schools are closed. With the continuous spread of the COVID-19 and social…
The 9 things to do in Poznań – discover the city where centuries-old tradition meets a modern vibe The city of Poznań is a perfect weekend city break in Poland with your family. Poznań is full of monuments, but at the same time, it’s very modern, innovative, and… green city. Try delicious Poznań pastry (rogal),…
Frequently asked questions about health care in Poland and the COVID-19 situation in Poland When you move into a foreign country, one of the necessities is the healthcare service. In Poland, having health insurance is mandatory and also one of the conditions in a visa application process. It is possible to choose from private or…