Tag Archives: nature

  If the life experience of living through a pandemic has taught us anything, it’s to appreciate what’s important in life. Slowing down to enjoy quality time outdoors in the elements was most definitely one of them. For many, it… Continue Reading >

I grew up on a farm as a young boy so animals were just part of my daily ritual. My step father insisted that the animals eat before we did in the morning, and this job fell in my hands…. Continue Reading >

Whilst many people like the cooler months, my favourite time of year is when it is warm and sunny. The ability to be outside in the environment and experiencing nature first hand with the kids is so enjoyable. However, the… Continue Reading >

Completing school work at home can be exhausting especially with the bribing, pushing and pleading. Not to mention the worrying thoughts that you’re not being the best stay-at-home, work-from-home, parent-teacher-mum during lock-down. When you recognise the Nature of your child,… Continue Reading >

Young children start life with an affinity for our natural world, instinctively seeking out the company of animals, birds, trees, rocks, shells and places as their special companions and friends. Physically experiencing our world, through encounters with tadpoles, wind, rock… Continue Reading >

By: Jane Kilkenny   When we are subjected to an event that creates high levels of stress we can control the level of impact we sustain. Biologically our fight or flight response will kick in if there is imminent risk… Continue Reading >

The nature of children’s health around the world is changing. There is now a ‘new morbidity’ occurring, with obesity, mental health conditions, self-harm and suicide taking centre stage. Having worked as a teacher and guidance counsellor for the past 25… Continue Reading >

This is an explanation of the phenomena of how nature really is supporting the connections in the early days in particular between a mum and their newborn baby. You are tired, exhausted, you have never known sleep deprivation as severe… Continue Reading >

Can you work with kids yelling and screaming? Are you able to get things done when kids are playing and making so much noise? I can’t and I actually hate it. Yep, I’m a mum to three kids that cannot… Continue Reading >

By Becky Searles, founder of Family Garden Life. A garden lover who adores helping parents connect with their families in nature. https://familygardenlife.com/ https://m.facebook.com/familygardenlife   I mean how hard can it be right? Don’t you just put a seedling in the… Continue Reading >