In strange times it’s positive to reflect on the things that connect us.
All in family
In strange times it’s positive to reflect on the things that connect us.
Remember - no matter how under-confident you feel at drawing, your efforts will amaze and delight your little ones.
Inside babies and children there is an overwhelming desire to play, to experience and to make sense of themselves and their world. They’re all little scientists!
Children’s eyes see the world differently to adults. I’m sure we all have hundreds of photos of our little ones, but have you ever given your child a chance to be the photographer for a change? Give it a go - the process is fun and the results can range from hilarious to beautiful!
Do you ever feel like you “should” be making a “proper” dinner every night? If you have the time and energy every day for this, then that is wonderful, but if you want to cheat a little on preparation time, but not on food quality then read on. I’ll give you some tips to create a nutritionally-balanced, easy-to-prepare meal. It just takes a good balance of a little bit of this and that.
Getting caught up in the silly season? Take a deep breath and ask yourself, “How much is too much?”
Do you remember sprouting carrot tops as a child? Delight in the wonders of vegetables!! See what you can get growing in your little mini garden and you may be suprised to discover just how much life is still left in boring old vegetable scraps.
Take some time out to squiggle, doodle, draw & share stories with your child
Making and playing with Rainbow Rice is a fantastic activity for the whole family!
Small-scale, organic activities can provide the richest, most nuanced experiences that allow our children to grow into adults that feel and appreciate subtlety and deep meaning.
Who makes the rules around what is eaten for “breakfast”, “lunch” and “dinner” at your house? Is it time to challenge those rules?
Creating in the kitchen is just another way you can enjoy the process of making together with your little one, but baking a cake isn’t just about the yummy end result… there are so many things to learn along the way.
The time has come to face up to troubling waste issues in our communities and around the world. There is rubbish everywhere and it’s all a bit of a mess! Which “R” words should we listen to? What can we do as individuals with our rubbish?
We don’t always know the answers to our child’s endless questions… but we can find them together and discover just how fun learning new things can be!
Winter isn’t all gloom and dreariness. Here are 3 ideas to inspire you to get outside and have some fun in Winter, regardless of the rain or the cold.
There are so many games to play with whirling, twirling, falling leaves. Here are five ideas to inspire you to take the kids outside and join the fun.
Check out these free sanctuaries and wildlife reserves around the Geelong area, perfect for your next nature walk!
Read on for some tips on how to manage (not control) young children’s food intake at parties.
Two of my favourite ways to share a story WITHOUT a book