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Being a first-time mum is an incredibly exciting experience, but it’s hard not to be scared of the adventure ahead of you. Whether you have a strong support network around you or you’re going it alone, pregancy can be incredibly scary for someone who has never done it before. In fact, it’s scary for those […]
Hosting a Halloween Party for your kids this year? Cool, let make it really 'Spook'tacular with these tasty treats for kids. I am sure your kids and their friends will love it. Halloween is all about having fun with our friends, families and neighbours. An event that we always look forward to enjoy with our […]
Never have we ever had so much access to information as now. You can learn anything you need or want without even getting off the sofa just by downloading an app! Apps can be so helpful in keeping track of milestones with your kids. They can also be a great opportunity for kids to learn. […]
Music is so important for growth in kids of all ages. So why not get them a head start toward their future in appreciation of music. You might not be prepared to shell out the money for a high quality instrument yet, but making your own musical instrument might be even cooler. Here's our step by […]
As a kid, I have a vivid memory of carrying around my little, red, Sony tape recorder, listening to books on tape and radio theater programs. I loved it. I would clean my whole bedroom while listening to stories. Times have changed. There are tons of ways to access audio story times and programs for kids. Typically […]
Reading a story to your children at snooze time is not only a good way to set down sleep patterns and calm them down, it will also encourage your child's speech and language development. Listening to stories can also improve social skills and empathy, especially if you aks questions like "What would you do?". For […]
Who doesn't love a good story? Kids are almost always ready for a funny tale or exciting adventure. But sometimes when it comes to inventing one of their own, it can be tough to get started. Story stones can help with that. I saw this idea and couldn't wait to make some of our own. […]
Need a quick and easy distraction for your kids that doesn't break the bank? This will keep them entertained for a bit with just a few household supplies. Take a balloon and cut off a small piece of the end so the neck fits over the paper towel tube. We used balls of duct tape […]
Are you looking for a nice playground in Mellieha? A playground where your kids can have fun and you can just relax and watch them? A place where you can eat and drink with an incredible view that you can just look at and dream for a little while? A place where you can watch the […]
This is a little game we call 'Flick It'. Great fun and adaptable to any location. We put a piece of sturdy cardboard over the top of a glass, place different objects on top and try to flick the cardboard straight out so the object falls into the glass. It's actually based on the law of […]
Malta Libraries are once again collaborating with Horizons Malta for an educational Saturday event for 8-11 year olds. Head down to Birkirkara Regional Library on Saturday 13th May at 10:30-11:30 for a meet-the-author session with Patrick J. Sammut who will be reading from his book "Stejjer mill-Bosk u Mkejjen Oħra"(Stories from the Woods) The winner […]
If you've been anywhere near Pinterest in the last few years, you'll have seen some of these fun teepee hideouts for kids. With a few little kids running around, we thought this would make a great present but the price was a little more than I was thinking of. So we took a few dimensions and […]
Summer Olympics 2016 are starting Saturday. What a great opportunity to get your kids interesting in sports! I remember the 1996 Olympics and the magnificent 7 gymnasts. I thought it was amazing the flips they could pull off while spinning through the air. So why not throw a kick off party to really amp up […]
Do you have a vacation coming up? It can be tough as a kid to sit for extended periods of time in the same spot next to the same people without getting bored and antsy. Instead of relying solely on technology to keep them distracted why not include some family interaction and check out these tried […]
Have you ever been outside looking at some flower or plant wishing you knew what it was? Plants and herbs have been used throughout history as remedies for various ailments and their power isn't diminished just because we can now go to the pharmacy and pick up a prescription. Wouldn't it be cool to know […]
Juvenile Diabetes or Type 1 Diabetes affects 1 in 300 people in the US by the time they reach 18 years. The frequency is similar in the UK, Europe, New Zealand and Canada. While this disease is life altering and difficult to control, kids with T1D can still go on with a normal life. They […]
With all the accessories that come with a new baby, it can be confusing to know what is best. Luckily there are people out there who test every product and rate them so you don't have to! This years winner by the standards of the top automobile clubs in Germany is the Kiddy Evo-Luna i-size […]
For a little kid, it can be difficult to sit still long enough to read an entire book. Sometimes the words just get tangled in their brains and they'd rather move on to something more interesting and hands on. That's where wordless picture books come in! Looking at a wordless book with your kids can […]
It's summer time and this hot weather can have your kids begging after the ice cream truck. Even parents may want to overindulge when it comes to a refreshingly cool snack day after day. We thought it might be a good idea to try to keep it a little healthy while still satisfying that sweet […]
Protecting our children from people that would hurt them is an ingrained response of parents. With all the terrible stories you see on the news, it can be a frightening feeling to let your kids out of your sight even for a little while. 1 in 5 girls and 1 in 8 boys will be […]