All throughout life we use our senses to explore and understand this big wide world!
Get creative - together
Why should kids have all the arty fun? Have you ever tried being creative WITH your child?
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?
Creating quirky cards
Is your bench hidden under a pile of kids' artwork. Use their masterpieces to make something new.
'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?
Little Weed
Foraging for weeds is not just for chooks!
A magic recipe for messy fun
Watch magic occur when your child whips up a potion or two.
Ride-o, ride-o, ride-o
Once upon a time, it was a common sight to see parents bouncing, dandling or dinking babies on their knee to songs and chants that had been passed down through the generations.