by The Holidays Are Here It is no secret that holiday traditions and gift buying will be different this year due to the rise of the global pandemic caused by COVID-19. Social distancing is still in full effect, and millions are facing financial constraints. So, inexpensive gift ideas for the 2020 holiday season are a […]
Holiday Gifts that Give Back and Teach Global Citizenship
by The holidays are fast approaching. Before we know it, we’ll be decorating our homes, attending holiday parties, and searching for that perfect gift for family and friends. It’s easy to get caught up in the gift buying frenzy… How can we remind ourselves and our children what the holidays are truly about—kindness, compassion, and […]
Best Holiday Gifts for Bilingual Babies
by I vividly remember my bilingual baby’s first Christmas. She was almost a year old, and starting to make sounds in both English and Spanish. The holidays are such a great time to ask for toys that reinforce bilingualism and world cultures, and I wanted to request items that would reinforce our home languages and […]
Over 20 Toys and Games from Around the World
by Games and toys are part of most kids’ lives. Whether poor or rich, cold or hot, big or small, each country has toys and games that all the kids (and adults!) love playing. When writing a post about Russian toys and games and talking to my friends from different countries, I was intrigued by […]