A bit of planning and adjusting expectations can help keep EVERYONE happy when you’re out and about!
An egg-cellent Easter Hunt idea
Hunting for some Easter fun… look no further.
All the muddy things
Ideas for muddy play and an easy clean up.
Spinners for grinners
Make a simple cardboard spinner that will catch a breeze… and a smile
Finding Play in the Everyday: Simple Ways to Connect with Your Child
Taking the pressure off and weaving playful moments into your daily routine makes it easier to say yes when you can and let go of the guilt when you can’t.
What do I do now? Values as a guide to next steps
Mark shares his thoughts on how to use your values to help your decision making as a parent
Growing a friendship with a tree
Here are a few thoughts on growing an appreciation of and a love for special trees we encounter throughout our lives.
Chop, chop, chippity chop
Make a delicious make-believe soup as you chant this little rhyme. Then head into the kitchen to chop some real food...
How now? Brown... paper!
Brown paper is a charming craft resource that should not be overlooked.
Cool paint for hot little fingers
When the heat is on, think cool & get crafty
Frozen Flowers and Ice Play
A fun (and beautiful) way to stay cool while playing outside this summer.
Loneliness when you're never alone
Being a parent can be lonely. Really lonely. Even though you're never ACTUALLY alone.
They're amazing!
Taking a moment to reflect on the wonderful small children we share our life with, and the truly astonishing amount that is learnt and accomplished over the space of a year
Is Nature play for Babies?
There are so many ways to begin nurturing a connection with Nature…from the earliest days with a new baby.
Ready for instrumental lessons?
Five questions to consider before your child starts instrumental lessons
Printing with Tetra Paks
Get a bit creative with an ink pad and recycling tetra paks, along with amazing art you might even make some wrapping paper.
Make Your Own Rope Swing
We all know how fun swings can be for children…but have you ever tried making your own?
Walking, running, hopping, skipping...
We all know that moving to music can be a fun way to burn off energy (which kids seem to have in truckloads).
Magic Mixtures
Whether it be a “magic potion”, “soup” or a pot of “tea”, children are so captivated by mixing things together. Here are some ideas to help you create a space where your child can play with magic mixtures.
Extra-special artisan crackers
A great way to spend a morning, baking some simple crackers with your little one for snack boxes.