Being a parent can be lonely. Really lonely. Even though you're never ACTUALLY alone.
All in babies
Peek-a-boo
Peek-a-boo and Hide-and-Seek are classic childhood games that bring smiles, laughs and social connection, for children of all ages and their families. So just what is it about these games that make them so enticing and keep us playing them generation after generation? How can we get more of this fun into our day? This post will explore why hiding games can be so fun and will give you some ideas to get you started with creating your own games and rituals, suitable for your family.
WARNING: Christmas is coming
Find a few moments to escape the Christmas madness and share these musical moments with your little one...
Musical gifts
Beware - not all musical gifts are created equal!
Keep it simple
Kids just love repetition, but adults can get a bit bored by it...how can we keep everyone happy??
Bron - why do you always sing so high?
If you've ever been to one of my preschool music sessions you'll have noticed that I always sing up high.
Fragrant Herbs
Herbs are wonderfully fragrant and can turn any meal into a gourmet feast. Read on and be inspired toinclude more herbs in your life!
Setting the scene for healthy eating
It's pretty hard to make a decision about food these days. Food companies, the government, celebrity chefs, the latest cafe and health professionals seem to all tell us to do different things! How can we decide what is best for ourselves and our families? To help navigate through these choices and make good decisions about food, it is helpful to take a step back from the actual food and look at setting the scene for healthy eating first
It's not what's on the outside, it's what's inside the book that counts!
What is one thing that most of us can remember from our childhood? Reading books!
When your child is hurting
Babies cry, toddlers cry, big kids, teenagers and adults cry... it can be hard to know how to help
I’d rather have a Bow-wow-wow
Do you have a BFF?
'Wiggles' for little fingers and little toes
For many generations, little fingers and toes have played the roles of pigs, cows, people and train carriages. Here are my five favourite 'wiggles'.
Baby it's cold outside
Do we really need the outdoors to grow and function well in WINTER?!! Yes we do! Here are some simple tips to get you started...
How do the words our children hear shape them? Is 'good girl' actually a better choice than 'You're a little s&#t!'?
Who needs toys anyway?
Do we truly need plastic toys... or can the kids have a great time without them?
Warm up with a slow cooked meal
Slow cooked meals really are for everyone!
Beat it!
Some people just seem to have the beat in their body - these are the ones that can clap in time at a concert, dance gracefully and always tap their toes or click their fingers along to a tune.How can you help your child develop a strong sense of beat?
How to Make A Mud Kitchen
Ah mud...glorious mud! Does it ever lose it's charm?
Ride-o, ride-o, ride-o
Once upon a time, it was a common sight to see parents bouncing, dandling or dinking babies on their knee to songs and chants that had been passed down through the generations.
Funny Faces
Looking for fun and creative ways to get children to eat and enjoy healthy food? What's more fun than making faces?!