Kids just love repetition, but adults can get a bit bored by it...how can we keep everyone happy??
All in pre-schoolers
Painting – the fun without the fuss
Don't procrastinate, crack out the paint! You'll find lots of things around you home to help make it happen.
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
Three things NOT to say to your little singer
Avoid these common parenting pitfalls and your little singer will blossom before your eyes.
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?
Spider webs
Spiders are clever creatures and can build beautifully intricate web structures... perhaps you can too?
'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...
Rainy Day Gingerbread
Stuck indoors? This activity will make that seem like a good thing!
Spot on!
Stickers are always a staple in my craft box. Here's lots of reasons why...
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!
Autumn... you're Awesome!
Rug up and head out for a walk... there are Autumn treasures to be found
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?