If you are worried about your child spending too much time in front of a screen, you are not alone. Children are using technology in ways that their parents weren’t, at least from such a young age. In this new digital age, children as young as two or three are using their parents’ iPads or […]
Easter egg hunts are a great Easter holiday tradition that can be lots of fun for everyone. The weather is usually still beautiful in Australia, so it is a good opportunity to get active outdoors. An Easter egg hunt can be a great way to create memories, spend time with friends and family and have […]
Several studies have shown that early exposure to nature can have a profound effect on your child’s long term well being. Nature has a positive impact on stress levels and depression in children. It can also have a positive impact on impulsivity, hyperactivity and attention-deficit disorder. Playing in nature can increase empathy in children and […]
Moulin Roty shadow puppets are a great winter activity for those cold afternoons, when it is too unpleasant to play outside. If your children are looking for something to do, these beautiful laser cut shadow puppets are a great creative activity. They are an engaging, non screen based activity that can help develop verbal skills, social skills, imagination and […]
As Maria Montessori once famously said: ‘Play is the work of the child’. Or as Albert Einstein once put it: ‘Play is the highest form of research’ – Albert Einstein That is why we are super excited about a new collaboration between Portuguese nonprofit – Dorina Nowill Foundation and Lew’Lara\TBWA, which helps build visually impaired […]
Do you have a favourite playground in your neighbourhood? What do you love about it? We saw a beautiful natural playground in Metung a couple of months ago. It was a great example of how natural materials can be used to create a lovely space for children to play. We thought it was special to […]
Why not take advantage of the lovely weather, while we still have it and introduce a new outdoor game? In my research about using chalk for outdoor play, I came across some very fun games, that you might like to teach or play with your little ones. Snail hopscotch This is a fun variation of […]
As the weather stays warmer, it is so delightful to hear children playing outdoors in the neighbourhood. I am lucky to live in a street that does not have very much traffic, so children can get out onto the footpath and fill the air with their laughter, games and adventures. Lately, I have noticed a […]