The powerful things a love of reading can offer you.
All in family
Household jobs, lifelong habits, and caring for each other
Reframing thinking about our household jobs in terms of issues around belonging, pride, responsibility, gratitude, entitlement and relationships
An egg-cellent Easter Hunt idea
Hunting for some Easter fun… look no further.
Finding Play in the Everyday: Simple Ways to Connect with Your Child
Taking the pressure off and weaving playful moments into your daily routine makes it easier to say yes when you can and let go of the guilt when you can’t.
What do I do now? Values as a guide to next steps
Mark shares his thoughts on how to use your values to help your decision making as a parent
Growing a friendship with a tree
Here are a few thoughts on growing an appreciation of and a love for special trees we encounter throughout our lives.
They're amazing!
Taking a moment to reflect on the wonderful small children we share our life with, and the truly astonishing amount that is learnt and accomplished over the space of a year
Make Your Own Rope Swing
We all know how fun swings can be for children…but have you ever tried making your own?
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.
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…
Rug up baby, Let’s go!
Getting yourself outside in the colder months, maybe a hot drink at the cafe, a park crawl or meeting friends.
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.
Cloud Gazing
Enjoy the different shapes and names of clouds as you go for a slow wander.
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!
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.