Category Archives: Parenting Tips

Reading Outdoors with Children

Thank you to our guest author, Michelle Morpeth, founder of Outdoorsy NZ. Getting outdoors doesn’t always [...]

Why Risky Play is an Important Part of Childhood

Just the thought of allowing or even encouraging risky play may send shivers up your [...]

5 Mindfulness Activities for Kids

Ready to spark “the joy of just being” in both yourself and your children? Mindfulness [...]

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Using Backyard Loose Parts to Calm Kids

Thank you to our guest author, Rachel McFedries, Occupational Therapist. What are ‘loose parts’? They are [...]

How to Get Your Kids to Play Outside More

Do you have one of those kids who doesn’t like to play outside? It’s too [...]

7 Tips for Successful Baby Led Weaning

As your baby grows older, they start to show an interest in food. Baby led [...]

A Parent’s Guide to Road Safety for Kids

When it comes to road safety and kids, many of us parents will remember a [...]

How Sensory Processing Issues Affect Kid’s Play

Kids with Sensory Processing Issues: How Does it Affect Their Play? If you’ve got a [...]

The Benefits of Process Art for Children

Does the thought of setting up an art activity for children leave you feeling overwhelmed? [...]

Chores for Kids: Should They Help Around the House?

Do you have a list of chores for kids? Or, are you in the camp [...]