All in family
Cloud Appreciation
Need to give your mind a rest? take a moment to look up and watch the clouds go by…
Three cheers for mums everywhere
Mums, you’re amazing! With a most unusual Mothers Day looming, a simple gesture might go a long way.
Advocating for the arts
Arts advocacy can (and should) start where it matters the most - with our children.
Rainbows in the Kitchen
With so many people stuck at home in Australia joining the Rainbow Trail, what a great opportunity to join in by bringing the rainbow inside too.
Easter egg hunting in the great indoors
Isolating at home this Easter? Fear not, this indoor egg hunt might add some magic to your day.
Easing into a different kind of Easter
Get crafty with the kids this week using items that are easy to find around the house.
The soundtrack of your home
We’re all doing our best to create a safe and loving environment for our little ones at home. Give some thought to what your little ones are hearing all day, every day…
Celebrating the connections we miss
In strange times it’s positive to reflect on the things that connect us.
Simple ideas, tricky times
Remember - no matter how under-confident you feel at drawing, your efforts will amaze and delight your little ones.
Little Scientists
Inside babies and children there is an overwhelming desire to play, to experience and to make sense of themselves and their world. They’re all little scientists!
The world through their eyes… or lens!
Children’s eyes see the world differently to adults. I’m sure we all have hundreds of photos of our little ones, but have you ever given your child a chance to be the photographer for a change? Give it a go - the process is fun and the results can range from hilarious to beautiful!
"Good Enough" meals
Do you ever feel like you “should” be making a “proper” dinner every night? If you have the time and energy every day for this, then that is wonderful, but if you want to cheat a little on preparation time, but not on food quality then read on. I’ll give you some tips to create a nutritionally-balanced, easy-to-prepare meal. It just takes a good balance of a little bit of this and that.
I'm dreaming of a simple Christmas
Getting caught up in the silly season? Take a deep breath and ask yourself, “How much is too much?”
Mini Garden
Do you remember sprouting carrot tops as a child? Delight in the wonders of vegetables!! See what you can get growing in your little mini garden and you may be suprised to discover just how much life is still left in boring old vegetable scraps.
Set your squiggle free!
Take some time out to squiggle, doodle, draw & share stories with your child
Rainbow Rice
Making and playing with Rainbow Rice is a fantastic activity for the whole family!
Embracing the intimate, gentle delights of childhood
Small-scale, organic activities can provide the richest, most nuanced experiences that allow our children to grow into adults that feel and appreciate subtlety and deep meaning.
Dinner for Breakfast?
Who makes the rules around what is eaten for “breakfast”, “lunch” and “dinner” at your house? Is it time to challenge those rules?
Baking benefits
Creating in the kitchen is just another way you can enjoy the process of making together with your little one, but baking a cake isn’t just about the yummy end result… there are so many things to learn along the way.