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 >

How to limit kids screen time and keep them safe

By Stephen Kho, Cyber Security Expert at Avast   How many hours a day do you stare at a screen? That’s the basic screen time definition — the amount of time you spend looking at a smartphone, laptop, computer, tablet,… Continue Reading >

5 Winter Activities for Children

Are you at loss on how to keep your child active these colder months? Here are five fantastic winter sports your child will enjoy. Let’s keep your child moving with these outdoor exercise ideas to keep them healthy and entertained… Continue Reading >

4 ways to encourage nature-based play with your child and why it matters

Media kindly brought to you by Plum Play  Take the modern world’s increasing amount of ‘screen time’, urban living arrangements that limit access to green spaces, throw in a pandemic with enforced home lockdowns, and it’s no surprise that kids’… Continue Reading >

Activity Ideas to Engage Children in Learning about Polar Bears

One of our favourite environmental celebration days to engage children in is International Polar Bear Day, held annually on 27th February. This coincides with the time when polar bear mums and cubs are snug in their dens. The focus is… Continue Reading >

DIY Sparkly Recycled Cardboard Roll Flowers

The perfect DIY gift! Eco glitter cardboard rolls flowers make perfect gifts for any occasion. We run this activity with children 3-5 years old, but it can be adapted to any age group. It’s a great way to show children… Continue Reading >

Seven Other Places to Spot Dinosaurs in Outback Queensland

While Cooper – the largest ever dinosaur found in Australia (we’re talking the same length as a basketball court and same weight as nine African elephants!) – is making headlines across the world, have you ever heard of Krono, Banjo,… Continue Reading >

A simple guide to making a terrarium!

Terrariums are easy to look after, look beautiful and don’t take up much space. You can make them using old, clean jars or bottles which teaches children about reusing items that could otherwise end up as landfill. They are also… Continue Reading >

Tips To Baking With Kids

It’s no surprise that here at Clever Crumb, we love to bake! Not only for the creativity, sense of achievement and enjoyment of a home-baked good, but more rewardingly, being able to share the experience with others. We are a… Continue Reading >

Fizzy Bath Drops

Makes: 460 g | 16.2 oz (approx. 15 small or 5 large) Prep time: < 5 min. (plus setting time) Ingredients 300 g | 10.6 oz sodium bicarbonate (bicarb) 130 g | 4.6 oz citric acid ½ tsp colourant – optional (see recipe notes) 30 g… Continue Reading >