Italy with children

What do Italians do at Christmas? Food, family and faith lie at the heart of the season, creating a rich tapestry of festive customs that vary from region to region.

Autumn in Italy is a season of magic. As the leaves change into vibrant shades of red, yellow, and orange, Italy’s forests transform into breathtaking landscapes that are perfect for hiking, photography, and reconnecting with nature.

For 2025, the Region of Sardinia has strengthened its anti-depopulation measures, making available, among other initiatives, a monthly payment of €600 for each child born, adopted or fostered in small towns with up to 5,000 inhabitants.

If you’ve got children at school in Italy or you’re planning to move over soon, knowing how the school year is structured makes a real difference to family life.

Moving to Italy with family in tow is one of those ideas that sounds like a daydream, but it’s a more grounded and rewarding choice than you might imagine. Beyond the visions of la dolce vita, Italy offers a lifestyle that is genuinely family-centric.

There’s nowhere quite like Italy when it comes to family-friendly celebrations. Towns big and small fill with music, food, and a steady buzz, while kids dash about among street performers and art displays.

Italy offers a wealth of incredible beaches ideal for family holidays, especially during the summer. We've selected some of the best beaches in Italy for families — perfect for swimming with toddlers, snorkelling with tweens, and hanging out with young adults.

Cherry blossoms, known as "fiori di ciliegio" in Italian, are admired for their beauty and symbolism in Italy.

Carnival in Italy is a vibrant and lively celebration held in the weeks leading up to Lent, the 40-day period of fasting and reflection before Easter.

Italy is renowned not only for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and delicious cuisine, but also for its world-class ski resorts. If you're a beginner or planning a family ski trip, Italy offers some of the best resorts to kickstart your skiing adventure.

Winter in the Dolomites, Italy, offers a magical escape for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and those simply looking to enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Alps during the colder months.

Italy’s healthcare system has a good reputation, especially when it comes to pregnancy and giving birth. In spite of this, the healthcare system in Italy can be overwhelming and somewhat confusing for first-time users, particularly when it involves something as important as pregnancy.

Italy's unemployed mothers' bonus (also known as the municipalities' maternity allowance) has been confirmed for 2023.

Changes are on the way for parental leave in Italy thanks to the Meloni government. As announced by the prime minister herself during a press conference on the 2023 budget law, the move establishes an extra month of optional maternity leave starting in 2023 paid at 80 per cent.

Italy's new parental leave 2022 is here. The decree including new rights for parental leave in Italy focuses on changes introduced by an EU directive on work-life balance for parents and carers. Italy, from now on, conforms to the European context.

Italy has been one of the key pillars of the European Union since its inception, and a powerful economy within Europe longer still.

If you do not have children in Italy, one of the reasons why is simply because they cost too much. According to the Italian insurance website Facile.it, in the first year of life a child costs over 3,500 euros. And that's only the beginning.

This year the unmissable Christmas markets are back in Italy. It would not be Christmas without the wooden houses that peep out in the squares and along the streets of Italian cities.

Autumn is a slow season in Italy; little by little, the trees change colour, the leaves fall off the branches to the ground forming a colourful carpet, and the animals prepare to crawl into a long winter sleep. To immerse ourselves in the charm of autumn this year, we have decided to take you to Tu

On November 11th, St. Martin’s Day (“San Martino”) is celebrated, a popular feast throughout Italy. This tradition, linked to the history of the saint who gave half of his cloak to a beggar, marked an emblematic moment in rural life. The popular Italian saying "On St.

Divorce is never nice, especially when there are children involved, but sometimes it’s necessary and there are practical matters to take care of. One question many people have is what happens to their house in Italy if they get divorced or are separated and they’ve got children?

We all know about the ruins of Pompeii, the town in Italy which was buried under lava by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, but you’ve probably never heard of its sister, Herculaneum.

What’s the cost of buying a house in Italy for your son or daughter? If you decide to buy a property and put it at the use of your child, you can enjoy some tax benefits and save money.

From north to south, here are all the best designer outlets and malls not to be missed around Italy. Want to buy something unique without spending a fortune? Want to make purchases and go home loaded with bags?

Living in Italy, just a few steps from the beach and in an authentic Italian house with loads of history? Easy! We have just the house for you. It’s an exclusive beachfront luxury villa for sale on the Riviera Apuana, just 3 miles from the centre of Forte dei Marmi.