May 2021 in Geneva for families
Spring is here, and as every year (well, second year in a row) places have reopened. There's more to do outdoors, indoors, and some small festivals, events, and workshops are popping up. A May 2021 round up for families in Geneva is here! You can always find more...
Places and support for moms & babies in Geneva
Congratulations on your baby! You have become a parent. Now what? I mean, the excitement will ease down, the hormones storm will end up but you're still stuck with a baby and all you dream about is some adults conversation. But not any conversation right? During the...
Easter 2021 for families in Geneva
Here we are again: Easter many of us will, yet one more time, spend far away from families. It's been a hard, stressful year. But let's not forgotten about positive things that happened along, eg. the contactless payment limit went up from 30 CHF to 80 CHF ). I could...
Body and mind workout for kids at Planet Climbing
Climbing is fascinating, and the majority of the kids do it anyway at home. So, why not let them meet the need to go up high at a place built precisely for that purpose! We tried and tested Planet Climbing in Lancy for you, and here’s what we have to say. This is a...
A loop by the Rhone with perks
Another day, another stroll. Or a hike. What’s the difference? In this case, there is none. It’s a perfect (long) loop, so you can start at various points. You can also adapt the length if this hike to your liking, but then it won’t be a loop. You’ll find a map at the...
Musee du Leman – Lake Geneva, tsunami, and a submarine
Here at Parentville, we love museums. We believe in their power to fascinate children, broaden their horizons and stimulate their imagination. But we also think that museums need to make some effort to have an impact on kids. Musee du Leman in Nyon is one of the...
Museums in Geneva reopen – what to expect.
The weather is beautiful, and the Federal Council allowed museums to reopen on March 1st. In the whole country. Let's celebrate by looking into what is actually going on in the museums - in Geneva. I'll soon prepare the same recap for all museums between Geneva and...
IIL responds to bullying the Finnish way
The International Institute of Lancy (IIL) has become the first school in Switzerland to implement the Finish anti-bullying program: KIVA. On top of being an excellent school, with a great educational program, sports and cultural activities, they are also attributing...
An adventurous walk from Choully to Choully
How about a stroll through the forest, by the river, with a vineyards finish line? Thanks to a friend, we discovered this 8km loop. This walk starts in Choully and finishes in Choully - a perfect loop with changing scenery and adventurous passages. It’s not pram...
Staycation Guide special edition – February 2021
Many of you contacted me frustrated about spending February holiday in the city with everything closed. It's true: no museums, no ice skating, no cinemas, theatres, or bowling. But I promise there are other options! I have vowed to never leave families in Geneva...
Let’s play Switzerland!
So, you've been living in Switzerland for a while. You've visited some mountains and a few lakes. You get to know the country more and more every weekend. You may have even learnt some French (yey!). But how much do you really know about it?Speaking the language and...
Stroll along the river Aire (animal farm included)
Ferme la Gavotte is one of the most popular places among families in Geneva. It's a petting farm with sheep, goats, poneys, rabbits, and more (more about it here). They also offer money rides on Wednesdays and on weekends. And guess what? It is very close to the river...
Geneva outdoor adventures – 3 propositions for families
You're about to find out how to transform a simple outing into a fun Geneva outdoor adventure! Because let's face it, at some point strolling through the city gets boring even if we change places regularly. It's still just walking. But not anymore! Next time you...
Yummy snack for kids by kids
One of the most frequent question parents hear is "can I have a snack?". Sometimes it gets asked so many times a day, it's difficult to have so many snacks prepared, not to mention healthy options. I mean.. how many times a day can I offer an apple to my kid? We...
Family: Christmas things to do in Geneva 2020
This bizarre year is almost over, and with this ending comes Christmas. For obvious resons, most Christmas events have been cancelled, but it does not mean there is nothing to do! I mean, this is why you follow Parentville, right? Whatever the season, whatever the...
The unique bilingual program at Institut International de Lancy (IIL)
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...
Kosmos magazine – for girls and the rest of the world
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...
Everything’s closed and it’s cold. What now?
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,...
9 walks in Geneva’s nature
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...
Perfect recipes for Halloween by Oksana (Nutrition Right)
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...
JE SUIS PARENT – FRENCH FOR PARENTS
Somewhere along my parenting journey in Geneva, I went to buy scissors to cut my daughter's hair. To the utter confusion of the saleswoman, I asked for "scissors for horses". My daughter started laughing, the lady was still looking at me with her eyes wide open. You...
A weekend in Morzine with Emerald Stay
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...
Climbing in Geneva for kids
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...
October for families in Geneva 2020
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...
200 years of the Natural History Museum in Geneva
There is a museum in Geneva that all families love. In the past few years, it provided us with amazing exhibitions (eg. about dinosaurs, ants, predators, duck fleas, and more). The permanent exhibition is also incredible, with many gems hiding behind the glass. It is,...
October camps 2020 in Geneva
Looking for an October camp for your kids? You're in the right place. Many parents have no other choice than to work and find a camp but this year there are also many who had to cancel their trips last minute due to this year's chaos. This list aims to help you find...
September 2020 for families in Geneva
Despite the uncertainty of the Covid-19 situation, it looks like for now, many events are taking place in September. Some are well known, many are already beloved by Geneva families. Bear in mind, that due to Covid-19 restrictions, most events have participants...
The last taste of summer (by Oksana – Nutrition Right)
From now on, once per season (let's see how many seasons will have this year), Oksana Petersen will share with you yummy and healthy recipes that the whole family can enjoy. She invites you all to cook with children using seasonal produce. For this last few weeks of...
Back to school – Geneva 2020
It's back to school time! Are you ready? For many it will be the first day of school. In this article, there is something for everyone. You'll find an explanation about the first year in the Geneva public school, lists of extracurricular activities, information about...
Raising anti-racist kids. Building a better world
Children hear more than we think. They have more question than we assume. We have already gone through events that triggered conversations about gender equality, climate change, or refugees and wars. Now is the time to explain to them what racism is all about, and...
Laustine Your Dreams pyjamas – a new brand in town
Laustine Your Dreams pyjamas have a great story fueled by women on every step of the process. The designs are cute, the fabrics soft, the brand is as eco friendly as it can be (and has a plan to become even more eco!), and on top of that, their pyjamas are affordable....
Prêt à Parler: Making Geneva feel like home
Paid partnership with Prêt à Parler.There is one word that describes the process of getting comfy in a new city or country – integration. Yes, folks, I’m sure you hear this word now more frequently than ever before. It’s a journey that won’t look the same for everyone...
Summer camps – Geneva 2020
What a year! We've had two additional months to spend daily with kids. Two months! 2! I feel your pain! Another two months are coming, so whether you need them or just want them, I have prepared this list of what I think are the BEST summer camps in Geneva. I...
Geneva’s reopening schedule for families
After 8 weeks of everything being closed, Geneva starts reopening shops, restaurants, museums, sports structures, and other fun places. Below, you'll find a list of places that are already open, and those that will open soon. For those of you, who still prefer...
An adventure at home: DIY escape game for kids!
There are three things kids miss the most when they can’t go out: friends, sports, and adventures. While I can’t help you with the first two, I have an idea of how to turn your place into an adventure field! It’s called an „escape game”! Below you’ll find instruction...
Back to school: wash your hands experiment with bread
Clean hands are the best protective weapon against most microbes. With this bread-experiment your kids will understand why! It takes 10 minutes to prepare but 5-7 days to get the best results. In case you don't want to wait, we prepared a video showing how it all...
Prêt à Parler – expert in online French courses
What do you get when a French-Canadian opera singer lands in Geneva? (No, it’s not one of those jokes!) Quick answer: an expat-oriented, 100% online professional French language school. In other words: Prêt à Parler.FYI: yes, your feeling is right - this is a...
Geneva online during Covid-19 crisis
Everything, or almost everything is closed, but is it? Thanks to the internet and human creativity we can still enjoy some of Geneva’s places! Coronavirus has pushed Geneva online and it’s looking good! Below you’ll find resources of Geneva online places for families,...
Over 30 creative ways to keep kids occupied during Covid-19 crisis
Check 5 different categories of activities to do at home: science, sports, screen time, arts & crafts, and games. You don’t need a lot of space, nor a garden to have fun indoors!
5 Fun Activities To Keep Your Children Busy
This article is written by TechLabs for Parentville. It is not a paid collaboration, just people helping each other out in exceptional times. I hope you will like what they propose, and I promise to bring you more propositions, soon. In the meantime, stay safe, stay...
Baby-friendly Geneva: places, activities, and more!
After receiving many messages with questions about baby-friendly places in Geneva, and seeing this topic coming up frequently in Parentville's Facebook group, I decided to put together a list for you. Below you will find: baby-friendly places, activities/courses for...
FAMILY SPORTS CENTER AND A BEAUTY SALON BY TOTUP
The founder of the TotUp Creche shows no signs of stopping developing new ideas for families in the region. She opened creches in canton Vaud, one in Geneva (more will come surely !), and now added a family sports center to the list. Oh ! And the beauty...
No needles with luxopuncture with Geraldine Asseline
When I discovered the Instagram account of Geraldine, I was immediately intrigued and asked her for a rendez-vous to understand more about her unique offer - LUXOPUNCTURE. Because, lt’s face it – accupunsture without needles sounds wonderful and attractive –...
Ville Fertile in Meyrin – the best indoor play area for kids!
Have you already discovered that when it comes to family-friendly events, a lot of times the free events and those not in the city centre are especially fun? This is surely the case with the new exhibition in the Theatre Forum Meyrin! It is divided into "Ville...
March 2020 for families in Geneva – What’s on?
We had spring in February, maybe we'll have winter in March. Let's see. March will also be the month of coronavirus panic-mode for many. This, on top of climate change, makes planning ahead more and more difficult. But let's try and stay positive, let's find the good...
Jardin des dinosaurs in Gland
Schilliger Garden Center in Gland (VD) is hosting a dinosaurs exhibition as a part of the 75th-anniversary celebrations. The entre is free, and the expo is fun. Oh! And it’s indoors! Even more reasons And the parking is free (and big), and there’s Café Agnes with...
Theatre des Experiences in the History of Science Museum (Geneva)
The photo courtesy of Philippe Wagneur/Muséum GenèveOh, how I could have used the Theatre des Experiences during my school years! It's not a theatre show, nor an app, or an after-school class. It's even better as it's an exhibition currently taking place in the Musee...
February holidays in Geneva
For all those of you staying in Geneva for February holidays, I prepared the list of places that offer some fun outside the house. There's also a little section with holiday camps (in Geneva, during the day). Are you ready to enjoy the February holidays in Geneva?...
EPAFINI
Cold, windy, or rainy. Winter is a difficult time to entertain kids in the city. Spending a lot of time outdoors is not possible every day, so what to do? There are several options for sure, but now you can add one more: Epafini in Plan-les-Ouates.NOT AN...
February in Geneva for families
February for many people in the region is all about skiing. This is probably why the number of events in the city dropped a bit. But hey, I'm here for you! I managed to find some interesting bits here and there, so read on and choose whatever your family will like the...