Are you an expat family, raising your kids in Switzerland? Wondering if it is a good idea...?
"Hang on a minute, didn’t you say you were Polish?" - I often hear from people whom I meet for the first time and who happen to pick up...
Why Measuring Your Child Against Common Milestones Is a Bad Idea
As parents, it’s our privilege and responsibility to nurture our children’s potential , to keep their passion for life burning bright ,...
How to set your child up for a successful day (this is how you limit morning tantrums)
How would you feel if your morning started like this:   Your children wake up bright and early , full of energy  and demands . You’re...
People without Children have NO IDEA! (but you and I do;) The whole truth of life before kids and life after kids!
Tell me if this sounds familiar: You’re doing school/Kita/playgroup/ camp drop off. You’ve got to be at a specific  place, at a specific...
A re-introduction of Mags and the Academicus Story
Hi! Hello! G’day! It has been a while and I am not sure we have met yet? ....and I am beyond grateful to see so many new faces in our...
The #1 Most Effective Tool for Managing Tantrums (That Actually Works!)
Tantrums are a child’s way of communicating their lack of control over a situation. Have you ever found yourself jabbing at the "close"...
What is the most terrifying thing you have ever done (besides parenting!)?
Becoming a parent is a bit like sky-diving.... " Do you do any deep breathing? It will help with controlling your freak-out response when...
Can AI raise a child? Modern day parenting struggles vs AI
I recently read something quite controversial , about a company appointing a CEO called Mika. That in itself isn’t the controversy.......
AVOID these at ALL COST!
Have you ever really  thought about why you move? Every step we take, every turn we make is guided by our minds . Now think about this:...
Before labeling your child a problem, ask yourself: are they struggling to fit in—or just waiting to be seen for who they truly are?
Gillian was only eight years old, but her future was already at risk. Her schoolwork was a disaster, at least as far as her teachers were...
The perils of teaching your child the "wrong" way of expressing themselves.
As parents, one of the greatest gifts we can give our children is emotional awareness —helping them understand their feelings and how...
How much time have you got left with your child?
I am a full time work-at-home-mum. This means: I am a full time mum during the day to my 2 kids (21months & 4yrs). I am also a full time...
Overwhelmed with your child's "bad behaviour"? Introducing Special Time - The Ultimate Parenting Strategy to Fill your Child’s Emotional Cup and Foster Cooperation.
You know that feeling when you walk through the door after a hectic day, and your to-do list seems to be yelling at you louder than ever?...
Best Sun Creams for Babies and Young Children in Switzerland
"What sun protection do you recommend for babies and young children?" - is a frequent question we get asked during our summer-term...
What does it feel like to be a Bilingual Expat Child?
Have you ever wondered what your kids are going through as ex-patriot-children? Join me as I share with you what it was like to grow up...
Party, Party, Party and you'll be a Smarty, Smarty, Smarty
Do you know the latest trends in organising birthday parties for children? Gone are the days of doing everything by yourself at home....
The Launch of a Dream - Looking back on Q1 at The English Academy for Kids
Looking back on what we have achieved so far - I have to admit, this journey is proving even more amazing and exhilarating than I expected!
Why books are vital for kids' learning
Children's books are one of the most important teaching tools around. Kids love engaging with a great plot and vivid characters, teacher
Published in the newspaper!
It was an extraordinary experience - getting interviewed for a real-life newspaper with a real life journalist! In this interview I...
"Look, we need to talk. Or rather, you do"​ - Language learning among children
Having set out on a mission to teach English to children in a natural and spontaneous way, I decided I would explore how other educators...
Sleeping Beauty and the Wooden Spoon Princess Puppet Craft
I recently decided to read a much beloved classic - Sleeping Beauty - with my 4 year-old non-native-speaker girl-student:) We had a lot...
What do you want to be when you grow up?
On how everybody around you seems to know exactly what they want from life, but you still can't figure it out... This is how my story...
7 reasons why you should learn languages
I have met a lot of people since the start of Academicus - The English Academy for Kids: mothers, teachers, even pediatricians, here in...
Mum believed in daughter's talent and then THIS happened
An excerpt from the book 'The Element' by Ken Robinson: Gillian was only eight years old, but her future was already at risk. Her...
