In Scandinavia we use candle lights all year, throughout the day, from at the breakfast table to late night evenings. It's about taking time off, it's about enjoying the time spent, alone or together with family and friends. The Scandinavian countries are consistently ranked as having the happiest peoples, with the best quality of life, the most liveable cities, some of the highest education...
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Our Kingdom -Edinburgh revisited
Did you know that we used to live in Scotland? Rated as one of the best cities to live in in the UK, and also one of the most beautiful cities in the world, we were tempted to try our luck back in 2007, with our new Kingdom, Edinburgh. The city is gorgeous in all aspects, if you don't mind the wind that is. People are welcoming and friendly, the city is oozing of history, culture and charm. With...
Read moreOn the Schoolrun in Dickensian London – Walk to School
Little B is going to Secondary in September and it's suddenly daunted on me that I can not walk her to school for the entire future. At some point she will have to start walking on her own and independence doesn't come overnight. If you are a regular reader of Little Scandinavian you might remember that we moved last summer. Our previous schoolrun in London was through enchanted woodland, passed...
Read moreBest Beaches around and near London this Summer
Where is nearest sandy beach to London? On a hot summer day there's nothing like a family day out on the beach. Pack a picnic, swimwear and head out of London! Here is our top 3 best beaches near London! West Wittering beach has an EC Blue Flag for water cleanliness and a Beach Award from the Tidy Britain Group for the facilities and cleanliness. The beach is situated by the small village, West...
Read moreWhy children stop, the importance of and how to encourage more play
Did you know children laugh on average 400 times a day whilst adults 25 times? Why do we stop laughing? And why do we stop playing? According to babble.com it's The End of play. The New York Times ran a rather alarming article focusing on the lost culture of childhood. Nursery rhymes and traditional outdoor play has been replaced by TV, video games and the internet, with children age 8 to 18...
Read moreA Scandinavian Easter in London
Easter in London has been a long weekend including long family breakfast, lots of outdoor fun in the parks and botanical gardens, Ludo board game in front of the fireplace at the pub, visit to the fun fair, easter egg delivery from the Easter Bunny, lots of Norwegian Easter Marzipan, occasional snow storms in between sunny spells and just lots of treasured family time. @ Little Scandinavian's...
Read moreCelebrate Mother’s Day with some truly Cool Mums
To all wonderful mums out there -Happy Mothersday! And on a day of celebrating Motherhood, we thought it would be fun to introduce some truly cool mums! - Lone, Concept Developer and founder of children's trade show CPH kids - Nicola, founder of children's online shop Cissy Wears - Corina, founder of award winning Scandinavian children's lifestyle store, KIDSEN - Gabrielle, founder of online...
Read moreChildren and the Internet – Safeguarding on Social Networking Sites
Keeping up with and supervising children’s online activity can seem like a daunting task, especially when they are surrounded by computers and smartphones and other gadgets allowing access to the internet and communication online. Safeguarding is a repeating topic and a constant debate when you are a parent with young children. The government, the school and newspapers all seem to do their best...
Read moreWinter has finally settled – Snow in London
The girls were outdoors playing all day, even long after dark, sledging, making snowman and snow angels and of course having a snowball fight. Although Little A is enjoying the attacking part far more than being attacked herself... @ Little Scandinavian Now, all fingers crossed for minus degrees and closed schools tomorrow so we can enjoy this!
Read moreSunday Walk – Outdoor family fun for free
Both the Scandinavian Dad and I have as long as we can remember spend each Sunday outdoors with the family. At breakfast you'll prepare packed lunch (sandwiches, a thermos with toddy, a bottle of water and some fruit) and then quickly head out to enjoy the day in a nearby forest or mountain area. As I child I can remember finding it boring, especially as a teenager, the endless walk. Because you...
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