Tag Archives: kids

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
No Bake Santa Christmas Cookies
No Bake Christmas Cookies

With Santa on his way, we thought it was time to share with you one [...]

29
Nov
Young girls wearing Mud Mates waterproof Coveralls playing with taste-safe sensory foam (aquafaba)
How to Make Taste-Safe Sensory Foam

This 2 ingredient, taste-safe sensory foam is easy to make and oh so much fun! [...]

08
Nov
Sensory Feet Play Ideas - toddler with paint on her feet and footprints on cardboard
Sensory Feet Play for Young Kids

Squelchy, slimy or bumpy things between little toes, there is no end of fun to [...]

10
Oct
Spring Art Ideas: a jewelled CD wind spinner hanging from a leafy bush
Fun Spring Art Ideas for Children

With the arrival of spring, it’s the perfect opportunity for some spring art ideas that [...]

20
Sep
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 [...]

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
Pile of coloured playdough for creative playdough ideas
10 Creative Playdough Ideas

When it comes to knowing the best playdough ideas, we’re stepping forward and raising our [...]

10
Jun
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