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Inspiration

4 BOOKS FOR CURIOUS KIDS

02/07/2020,

“Curiosity in children is but an appetite for knowledge”– John Locke. Curiosity sparks learning. “Several neurological studies have shown that curiosity makes our brains more receptive for learning and that as we learn, we enjoy the sensation of learning.” A great way to boost your kids’ curiosity is with books, and these four children’s picture […]

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Education

HELP SYRIA’S KIDS: SHARING HOPE AND EDUCATION

11/16/2018,

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” – Nelson Mandela. We live in a broken world where refugees are not protected. Today more people are, unwillingly displaced from their homes than at any time since the end of the second world war. This forced displacement is overwhelming and […]

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Education

2 GREAT BOOKS FOR YOUNG EXPLORERS

10/24/2018,

“Exploration is really the essence of the human spirit” – Frank Borman. Children are little scientists that love to explore and learn about the outdoors and space. Today we would like to recommend you two great books for young explorers: Space Kids and Explore!. Children will learn about stars, planets, moons, rockets, and astronauts with Space […]

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Travel

TOURING FAMILY TALES: A FAMILY TRAVELING AROUND THE GLOBE

04/05/2018,

Have you ever dreamed of selling your home, quitting your demanding job, paying your debts and taking a gap to travel fulltime the world with your family? One year ago Louisa Trivett and her beautiful family decided that they needed a change and now they share their love for traveling and all their adventures on […]

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Education

PARENTING IN THE AGE OF ATTENTION SNATCHERS

02/13/2017,

“The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers“. Quote by Thich Nhat Hahn. I can’t say enough about Lucy Jo Palladino’s book Parenting in the age of attention snatchers. This book provides great research and results in neuroscience, explaining how our […]

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Inspiration

KID & COE: AMAZING KIDS’ ROOMS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD

01/04/2017,

One year ago (I know, time flies!) I wrote about Kid & Coe and  some of their amazing residences for families.   Today, I am pleased to share with you another selection with 11 inspiring and beautifully decorated kids’ rooms from Kid& Coe’s properties in Amsterdam, Crete, Paris, Manhattan, Cornwall, San Francisco, The Hamptons, Santa […]

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Travel

AMAZING WORLD ATLAS: LONELY PLANET

02/21/2016,

I find that it is easy to forget that we live in a fascinating world, especially after watching the evening news on TV. This amazing Atlas by Lonely Planet  shows our children the awesome and cool world we live in. The Amazing World Atlas  is not a collection of maps, but an amazing book full […]

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Education

UWC: TRANSFORMATIONAL SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION

10/21/2015,

UWC schools, colleges and short programmes offer a transformational educational experience for students from all over the world. UWC delivers a challenging and transformative educational experience to a diverse cross section of students, inspiring them to create a more peaceful and sustainable future. UWC makes education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for […]

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Education

SOCCER WITHOUT BORDERS: PLAYING FOR CHANGE

09/28/2015,

I am really happy to present you the amazing international work by Soccer Without Borders. Their mission is to use soccer as a vehicle for positive change, providing under-served youth a toolkit to overcome obstacles to growth, inclusion and personal success. Soccer Without Borders first began programming in 2006 to address three critical issues facing […]

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