10 Screen-Free Activities For Entertaining Your Kids At Restaurants

Dining at a restaurant is a treat for most people, but when you’re doing it with kids it’s often stressful and exhausting.  The constant battles between bored kids can turn what should be an enjoyable experience into a full-on family… Continue Reading >

Gardening with Kids – A great opportunity for nature play

With all of the technology and structured indoor activities available to our children, it sometimes seems as though playing outside in the fresh air and amongst nature is an old-fashioned ideal. However, nature play is not just a ‘nice to… Continue Reading >

Why teachers and kids should be moving, breathing and doing mindfulness activities during the school day.

There’s no denying it, it’s pretty challenging to be a kid these days. With the onslaught of social media and it’s distractions, temptations and tendency to overstimulate young brains, as well as peer and school pressure, it’s no wonder that… Continue Reading >

Separation Anxiety

It is natural for young children to feel anxious when saying goodbye. Even though separation anxiety is a normal stage of development it is very difficult to cope with. Being empathic to the child in supporting them through the anxiety… Continue Reading >

Top 7 toys and activities for visually impaired kids

You might think that buying toys for visually impaired children is a challenge, but there are many accessible and fun options for you to choose from.

Why Your Family Should Take Things Slow This Holiday Season

Photo by Caroline Hernandez on Unsplash   At this time of year, it’s so easy to get swept up in the celebrations that herald Christmas and the end of the year. There are school events to attend, extra-curricular activities to… Continue Reading >

The Magic of Childhood Haunts

Did you have a childhood haunt? A place to play, imagine, dream and adventure in on your own terms as a child. Looking back I realise I had a number of them. The dappled shade in our garden between the… Continue Reading >

Happier Holidays

Jay Anderson Holiday time can be tricky for many families. It’s the end of the year – children are exhausted, parents are busy. Spending time together can be a challenge, particularly if things are not going well. So many times,… Continue Reading >

What Can Toddlers Learn From Bubbles?

What can toddlers learn from bubbles? Please look at the sensory and fun activities children can indulge in to develop their skills.

Riding the Emotional Waves of a Chronic Condition

By Simone Albert   Wading through the waves of emotions that can crash over anyone receiving a new diagnosis of a chronic condition is nothing short of confronting and overwhelming. Adding to this the element of a life-threatening diagnosis such… Continue Reading >