Don't forget to dance with the kids! 

Don't forget to dance with your kids! It comes as no surprise when we hear that sedentary behaviour is on the rise. We sit in front of our computers, mobile phones, TVs, tablets and at the same time, exercise has been cancelled for a while due to the pandemic. But that doesn't mean you should stop moving! On the contrary, says Swedish championship winner in rhythmic gymnastics Ellen Kastensson, now more than ever [...]

How about a nanny robot?

Say Hey to iPal nanny Would you let a nanny robot take care of your toddler for several hours a day? Avatarmind, with offices in China and Silicon Valley, designed iPal to be a "friendly companion to play with and talk to naturally". The nanny robot can dance, tell stories play games and much more. It is [...]

Healthy Friday snacks for children

It's time for freeeeeedagmys! The work week, school week and pre-school week are over. The whole family is looking forward to a quiet evening to relax and unwind after the stress of everyday life. Maybe you'll curl up on the sofa, have dinner together or play a game together. Maybe your babysitter is visiting so that the parents can rest up [...]

How to trigger children's love of reading

How do you find the joy of reading? Do you need to be a homework helper to trigger the joy of reading? For those who want to see their world with new eyes and tickle their curiosity, nothing more is needed than to find the book on the bookshelf and get started. Easier said than done and resistance to reading is something many people recognise. But for the [...]

Fun Culture for Kids

Time for some fun culture for the kids? In March 2002, just over a month after the death of the children's book champion Astrid Lindgren, the Swedish government established a literary prize focussing on literature for children and young people. The prize is called ALMA, or Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, and its aim is to promote the right of children and young people to high-quality culture, in line with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.