Institut International de Lancy (aka IIL) is a school with a long-standing history starting in 1903. The school offers a French section (with a French curriculum), and an English section (with a British curriculum). They have recently expanded their bilingual section...

There’s a new magazine for girls (and the rest of the world)  in Switzerland - "Kosmos". I can’t wait to tell you all about it! It's fun, it's wise, it's silly, it's interesting, and more! It opens the door to new interests, passions, and self-confidence. (And no, I...

Here we are again with Covid messing with our lives on all possible levels. Geneva has announced the closure of almost everything. No more museums, libraries, ice-rinks, no indoor family-friendly attractions. At least school remain open, but what to do on weekends,...

Warm clothes, boots, umbrellas - prepare the gear and enjoy the outdoors! Because in Geneva there are so many beautiful places. I even found three that are suitable for prams! Unfortunately, many fascinating places close to Geneva are in France, where we can't go at...

Halloween is all about candy, but is it? It's also about ghosts, zombies, dress up, and... pumpkins! We all now the sugar rash that accompanies the Halloween eveing, and I am not about to tell you to ban candy. I will myself get some candy from my daughter's bucket...

Holidays not far away from home? Hell, yeah! It’s especially great with kids, and especially practical in the times of travel-uncertainty. Luckily, Geneva’s location is a gem! Within 1h drive in every direction there are so many great holiday-destinations, one would...

Kids love to climb! From the moment they learn how to move around they try climbing the furniture around the house. It's a great sport that engages all the muscles, demands thinking, planning ahead, and provides tons of fun! Recently, in Geneva and around there are...

We're experiencing an especially cold and wet October but it doesn't mean there is nothing going on. Below, you'll find events and places that offer entertainment this month. As someone who regularly gives ideas for family outings, in these special times, I would like...