Gifts to add to your little one’s wish list
All in babies
Look at moi, look at moi
When adults and infants make eye contact, their brainwaves actually synchronise with each other
Peek-A-Boo!
Peek-a-Boo is a great way to help your little one for so many reasons
Taking your baby outside
Good news, babies can spend time outside from birth! There are lots of benefits for babies spending time in nature, including supporting the immune system and emotional health.
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!
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.
Nature Play Tool Kit - Outdoor Adventures Part One
It’s holiday time, you might be heading away camping or off for a day-trip. What can you pack in your bag to be sure you’re prepared for an outdoor adventure with your kids?
Songs from the Heart
Listening to and singing songs from other cultures can help children understand and celebrate these cultures. It seems simple - right?
The Magic of Libraries - Part IV - kids
Gone are the days when libraries were places of silence and complete calm, and where children were expected to be seen and not heard.
Kids in the Kitchen - Part One
Cooking with kids. Does this make you think “giant mess” or “a whole lot of fun”? Part One is to inspire you to get prepared and bravely include your child/ren in kitchen adventures.
A fine balance
How do you know when to step in and help your child and when to step back and let them learn for themselves?
Getting out in the cold weather
It’s the first day of Winter where I am living. And it’s COLD outside. How do we get enough outdoor playtime when it’s cold, blustery and rainy??
The best shoes are NO shoes
Even better than taking your little one’s shoes off is never putting them on in the first place!
Poetry to their ears
You really can’t go wrong with introducing a little poetry into your daily routine
Back to Basics with Nature
After many years of working with children and families in Nature, it is often the most basic things that are the most memorable and fun.
Little clapping hands
There are few things more enchanting than a child clapping their hands together in delight!
Finding a parent-child music class near you
There are a multitude of parent-child music programs on offer in the community but how do you choose which one is right for you and your little one?
Nests
Nests are everywhere at the moment! Here are 3 ideas to incorporate “nests” into your family play this week and beyond.
Finding your way in challenging times
An offer of hope for a challenging time.
Developing Fine Motor Skills Through Play
The following blog discusses how play and music can help develop a child’s fine motor skills.