Organizing the playroom for the wee one at home might seem an easy job at first glance. In reality, however, there are so many things to consider if we are to empower our children to develop their imagination, potential and intelligence. Even when in our eyes they are still our babies. 3 year old “babies” to be precise. Talking to other moms from my daughter’s preschool and looking for more information online and from teachers, I implemented few very simple approaches in arranging my daughter’s playroom. I made small changes to the current set up that actually brought about huge impact. Many of these ideas are Montessori and have long…

A realm of great discoveries, true friendships, big dreams and a flight of imagination – this is what the happy childhood stands for. At least for me. It is rich in taste and aroma. And it brings me back to the infinite poppy fields around my grandmother’s cottage. The freshly sliced sweet peppers from the yard stuffed with homemade cheese. My grandfather’s unique kachamak (traditional Bulgarian meal). And the cherry trees that I used to climb to pick the sweetest fruits ever… What a memorable childhood I have got! Nowadays things seem slightly different. For quite many kids the poppy fields are replaced by walls, and the tree climbing –…

I wish life were always a rainbow and unicorns. But it is not. Sometimes it is three prawns and a close meetup with death. Indeed, we do not have plenty of time to be the perfect parents. However, we have enough time to be good ones. Hence, I want to make sure that, against all odds, my little daughter will grow as a confident, passionate and daring woman able to navigate herself in life with the ease of an experienced sailor. That is why I am doing my best to teach her ALL of the following:     #1 Feel beautiful. Always. Not because you have an amazing appearance. But because…

Do you like rainbows? I do! A lot. When I was little, I used to spend my summers at my grandparents’ cottage. The mountain behind the house often revealed some of the most beautiful rainbows in the sky. They soared majestically over the field. I remember I was always absolutely mesmerized by the view. Mom used to say that “a bear was marrying somewhere” or that if I went under the rainbow I would become a boy. I have been running towards the rainbow so many times ever imagining myself passing under it. I never became a boy – never suceeded to get under it 🙂 Today, my daughter and…

The past few weeks the Scottish National Portrait Gallery has become a long-awaited and desired stopover for me, my little daughter and her friends (all 3-5 years old children). Together we go to a time travel adventure to meet the people who have contributed to the present appearance of the city which we live in.     And because we are super moms with unlimited number of creative tricks in our beautiful minds (and bodies! :)), we transformed the visits to the Galleries into a real adventure. As we enter the large hall on the first floor, we look at the stunning 2200-star ceiling. Filled with a starry mood, we rush…

Child curiosity knows no boundaries. It feels so good exploring with and broadening the horizons of my wee one whenever she comes to me with sparkling from excitement and hunger for new knowledge eyes. Feeding this hunger for new things and experiences, we often perform various experiments at home, cook together, draw with hands or create cards made of sequins, autumn leaves and pinecones. There are so many super fun and educational activities for making weekends with the kids colorful, memorable and exciting. Today, I’m sharing with you our science experiment from last Saturday involving plenty of ice, few colors and lots of fun. Actually, it all started with Mia…