Flour, salt, hair gel, rubber bands and shaving cream not just for household use but for play. Today I’m talking about the home supply list. What we can use at home for play. We have the school supply list. We have a homeschool supply list but what about a home supply list for active kids doing play activities? Listen::… View Post
With three children to get out the house, I needed an update to the ‘ getting the kids out the house’ routine. Also known as the morning exit! Before, with two children to get to school, it was easier as they fell into two distinct camps. One who was task driven; what do I have to do and let me… View Post
Last week was a bumper edition of The Sunday Parenting Party. Although we were offline getting a facelift , it was lovely to see so many amazing posts about parenting. As a host, I get the awesome task of highlighting posts from the previous week and this time it was pretty difficult as there SO MANY I loved. If you’re… View Post
Today I’m talking to Bobbi Conner national child development and parenting journalist, author and parenting speaker for more than 20 years she produced and hosted the award-winning Parent’s Journal Public Radio Program. She’s also the author of Unplugged Play. No Batteries. No Plugs. Pure Fun. Listen:: Listen to this week’s show | subscribe through iTunes | on-the-go device What we learn in… View Post
When you have a lot of windfall apples and a piece of old guttering children will find ways of using them both. There’s nothing like the comforting splat of the apple as it hits concrete and explodes. Or finding that as you turn around with a piece of guttering you knock things over or bump into things. Good memories. Friday… View Post
Small world play today with fairy and fireman. The summer flowers have gone and instead we have weeds in the portable flower box. Unexpected places to play and lots of fun. Friday Finds is the place to unwind, grab yourself a comfy chair and reflect on your past week then plan for the upcoming one. With a little something… View Post
We know there are better ways to do things. It’s always worth learning from good practise and improving what we have. Join Noël Janis-Norton, author,teacher, trainer speaker learning and behavioural specialist has developed a practical, solution-focused approach parenting programme, called Calmer, Easier, Happier Parenting as we talk about raising a girl. Visit: Calmer Easier Happier Parenting Listen:: Listen to this… View Post
We’re tired. They’re tired. We’re trying to get a lot of things done. They seem to need us at the same time. The afternoon to evening transition is typically one of the most stressful times in most of our homes. With a little bit of preparation you can add these activities into your evening schedule. Some supervised and some… View Post
Surprise! It’s not often there’s a post here on a Sunday but that’s about to change. I’m excited to be part of the launch of new collaboration and linky with Taming the Goblin, The Golden Gleam, One Perfect Day, and Dirt and Boogers. Talking amongst ourselves we noticed that there are many places to see lots of craft and play activities but really not many… View Post
Friday Finds is the place to unwind, grab yourself a comfy chair and reflect on your past week then plan for the upcoming one. With a little something to make you think, for them to do and for us to listen or watch……. We are putting ideas into action. Challenging ourselves to do a little differently. Be inspired. Link up your Parenting articles,… View Post
There are times when we need more specialist knowledge to help our children if they are not typically developing and most of our children will need help at some time. We’re familiar with our Doctor and Pediatrician but where do we go for specialist knowledge and what happens in those sessions. Rowan Bradley, Director & Paediatric Occupational Therapy Specialist answers parents… View Post
Raising a child in the 21st Century still takes a village. It’s not easy. We all lead complicated and very busy lives. Whether we’re at home full time, working 30 hour weeks or home for the moment; making it all work takes a lot of effort and planning. With a little planning we can keep up that connection to our… View Post
