Read on for some tips on how to manage (not control) young children’s food intake at parties.
All in babies
Healthy Parties - Part One: Hosting
Here are 3 top tips for serving healthy food at a party, while still keeping everyone happy and sending them home with no sore tummies nor crazy tantrums later in the day!
Tip, tip, tipping
The simple act of tipping and pouring water or sand creates a joyful opportunity for babies and toddlers to learn lots of skills while having fun!
Ask a Granny!
There are many things we miss out on when we’re disconnected from the wisdom of our older family members… ask a Granny for a song today!
Mud, glorious mud!
Children just love the feeling of mud, but glorious mud is not just for them…get your own hands dirty too and discover the thrill of getting muddy.
Life’s a picnic
The sky is blue, the grass is green (in some places) and the days are long…it’s perfect weather for a picnic!
Thank You
As another year comes to a close, companies are thanking their loyal customers and their employees, but there can often not be too much thanks given for those doing some of the hardest work there is. Here is a big thank you for all the parents and carers out there.
It's berry picking season
Picking berries is a classic childhood adventure that is fun for all ages, can be shared with friends and is delicious to boot.
Quiet
There are many babies, toddlers and kids who prefer gentle interactions and the safety and security of their mumma’s presence.
Who's in control of food choices?
We all want our kids to make good food choices, to eat just enough and no more and to know when to say “no thanks”, but how do we get that to happen?
Hokey Pokey: knee-bouncing fun
Here’s my current favourite knee bounce - sure to get your little one giggling.
3 Reasons to take your kids camping
Camping with kids can seem like a daunting idea, until you give it a go!
Choosing quality literature
Three things to think about when you’re choosing songs for your little one…
A bit of planning and adjusting expectations can help keep EVERYONE happy when you’re out and about!
Water Painting
An easy-to-set-up, relatively non-messy activity for all ages.
7 tips to get your kids to eat more vegetables - PART TWO
Another 7 ideas to help you get more vegetables into your family’s diet.
Harnessing the power of music
Two reasons why bringing music into your little one's life can make YOUR life easier!
7 tips to get your family eating more vegetables - Part One
Planning, shopping, preparing and eating healthy food can be complicated! Don’t despair, there are plenty of possibilities to increase your vegetable consumption. Here are 7 tips to get you started.
Why IS music so important for kids?
Five reasons why music is important for babies, toddlers and kids.
Tickly under there...
Most kids love a tickle and most parents love to hear their child giggle. So rhymes that end with a tickle make EVERYONE happy!