We have embraced the COVID -19 isolation lifestyle, with loads of crafts and messy play activities. This being said, we are starting to run low of some important, yet non-essential supplies. With paint pots running low, we managed to source another way to play with colours. We made our own vegetable and spice based dyes….
Colour Matching Craft Sticks and Pegs is a fun activity that you can do at home with your toddler. Learning about colours is a lesson that you can start discussing from a very young age. Colours are all around us. Learning to distinguish between them can begin with pointing them out in a book, around…
From Pexels – CC0 License When children play outdoors, the benefits are unlimited. Unstructured play outside is as crucial to a child’s development as healthy eating and plenty of sleep. When outdoors, most kids are physically active and adventurous, not to mention social. Playing in nature will improve your child’s mood and soothe stress, as…
One of our household goals has been to reduce the amount of waste we produce. To achieve this, getting the kids involved in recycling and working this into our every day is part of us making these changes long-term and sustainable. Learn about simple swaps and plus get a fun printable recycling sorting activity to…
I was recently approached by Bright Star Kids with the opportunity to review their back-to-school name labels. With the new school year looming and a box full of resources needing to be name labeled, I accepted the offer with no reservations. This is our Bright Star Kids name label review. While I was gifted this…
Trying to choose a gift for your nearest and dearest can be quite challenging. There are so many options available! Browsing through stores and scanning websites for endless hours can be time-consuming and overwhelming. Here is a comprehensive gift guide for your two year old to make buying for your child a more time-efficient and…
Christmas is coming and what better way to start the celebrations than to let the Christmas activities begin! Something that sings Christmas in our household is the smell of spicy cinnamon. This was the inspiration behind our play today. We blended delicious scents to create a fun multi-sensory play experience. Learn how to make cinnamon…
Learn how to make this easy sensory play, sand dough! It’s gritty, looks amazing in small worlds and so easy to make at home!
One Born Every Minute Australia has aired its third episode this week! If you haven’t already heard, One Born Every Minute Australia is based upon the series with the same name in the UK. The premiere episode connected 325,000 metro area viewers with the birth unit at Sydney’s Westmead Hospital. One Born Every Minute is…
Image via Pexels – CC0 Licence If you have a child that started school this September, then you’ll realise what a huge milestone it is – for you and for them! It’s an adjustment for the whole family, and can often come with a lot of unexpected extra effects. The change in routine and new…
Science is so much fun! Team the experimental elements of a science experiment with colours and you have an amazing lesson of discovery for your toddler! Purple cabbage can be used as a catalyst to determine pH – yes, purple cabbage! Check out how we set up this purple cabbage pH experiment using mostly food-based…
Problem solving is a valuable life skill. As a parent, I often have to consciously remind myself, that I am here to teach and guide my children. To remember, that in order to prepare my children for the big wide world, it is more benefical not “do it for them”. Problem Solving with your Toddler…
Disclaimer: This is a collaborated post and may contain affiliate links. Teaching small children some responsibility around the home can be tricky, but there are some age appropriate chores for children, even very small children, can get involved with. Starting early helps young children to consider chores normal as they age, teaching them responsibility, discipline…
Pexels – CC0 Licence Disclaimer: This is a collaborated post and may contain affiliate links. From the moment your child learns to speak, it’s an everyday battle. But as every parent knows, it starts way beyond this, in fact, from the moment they are born. Case in point: breastfeeding! They say that to breast feed…
Image: https://www.pexels.com/search/parents%20/ Disclaimer: This is a collaborated post and may contain affiliate links. We’re lucky to live in a part of the world where the school system is excellent. When our children leave school they know how to read and write. They know about history and religion and have their creative flair nurtured through art…
Do you have a fan of trucks and vehicles at your place? This Construction themed small world, sensory play tray, is going to be right up their alley! Are you worried about your toddler eating the ‘dirt’? Fret not- It is completely taste-safe! Taste Safe Construction Sensory Play We have a new development happening at…
As a general rule, humans are social beings. We use communication to share information, express thoughts, values and needs with each other. This relationship begins from the moment we are born. An Introduction to Speech Development Newborn babies have different cries which is a unanimous form of communication. Most parents would be able to identify…
Does your family love board games or are you looking at starting your own board game collection? You NEED to check out the latest release from Laurence King Publishing : Jungle Bingo! Toy Review: Jungle Bingo I was lucky enough to be gifted this family orientated, fun filled game in exchange for my review however…
Disclaimer: This is a collaborated post and may contain affiliate links. Now that summers here, the school holidays have also made an appearance. It can sometimes be difficult to know how to keep the kids busy over the summer. However, you don’t want to risk not organising anything. By the end of the holidays, you’ll…
Disclaimer: This is a collaborated post and may contain affiliate links There is nothing sweeter than the news of a new baby. A tiny, perfect bundle of joy with a scrunched up little face and a lifetime of possibilities in their eyes – and you get to look forward to it. The time is now….
