Being a parent can be lonely. Really lonely. Even though you're never ACTUALLY alone.
All in pre-schoolers
Ready for instrumental lessons?
Five questions to consider before your child starts instrumental lessons
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.
Are we there yet?
Road trips can quickly go pear-shaped and leave everyone tired, cranky and teary. How about breaking up the trip with some echo games?
Little Outdoor Explorers
Viewing your child as an "explorer" can allow space for joyous and captivating play. Here are some ideas to help you "explore" this approach.
Messy Eaters
When it comes to feeding time - there are so many reasons to embrace the mess!
Celebratory Mud Cake
At First Steps in Nature we just love to create a Muddy Cake in celebration of a birthday…or just because the day is fun and the mud inspires us. But this activity is about a whole lot more than just fun, muddy play…
DIY Band
Make some fun musical memories with a DIY band! Great for play date activities and bonding with the family
The Sounds of Autumn
Autumn is full of magic music moments! Take your little ones out and explore the sounds of nature.
Musical gifts for Christmas
Gifts to add to your little one’s wish list
Look at moi, look at moi
When adults and infants make eye contact, their brainwaves actually synchronise with each other
Singing it out
Singing to help your little one release big feelings
Making Oobleck
Have you heard of oobleck? It’s a very cheap activity. Not quite a liquid, not quite a solid and a lot of fun to play with.
Festive Food can be healthy!
Christmas time is often a time for “indulging” and overeating, but festive, celebratory food can be healthy, colourful and fun too!
Spiky, but sweet
Let nature inspire some easy crafting
Kids in the Kitchen - Part Two
Some more inspiration for cooking with the young people in your life.
Outdoor adventures part two - how to choose a location
The location of an outdoor adventure can be a pivotal part of its success! Here are some ideas for how to choose a location that will suit your family and your adventure.