Category Archives: Parenting Tips

Toddler wearing Mud Mates waterproof coveralls playing with a bucket and spade on her first time on the snow
Surviving Your Child’s First Time on the Snow

The powder has arrived, and so has the time for your child’s first time on [...]

04
Jul
Mum and 2 young children reading outdoors in the bush
Reading Outdoors with Children

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

10
Feb
Young girl experiencing risky play, sitting high in a tree
Why Risky Play is an Important Part of Childhood

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

25
Jan
Young child sitting outside doing mindfulness activities
5 Mindfulness Activities for Kids

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

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12
Aug
Using Backyard Loose Parts to Calm Kids

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

07
Jul
Toddler wearing Mud Mates NZ-made camo coveralls enjoying play outside
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 [...]

07
May
7 Tips for Baby Led Weaning Success: baby feeding himself a piece of kiwifruit
7 Tips for Successful Baby Led Weaning

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

02
Mar
Mum holding child's hand at pedestrian crossing to teach road safety skills
A Parent’s Guide to Road Safety for Kids

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

08
Oct
How Sensory Processing Issues Affect Kid’s Play

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

09
Oct
What is Process Art and the Benefits of Process Art for Children?
The Benefits of Process Art for Children

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

08
Jul