How to choose safe, non-toxic toys for your kids Play is a fundamental childhood experience. As well as being an important part of our children’s development, it’s also fun and many of us have fond memories of childhood toys. Toys are something our kids will come into contact with nearly every day and they love…
10 Cool Nature Crafts for Kids
10 Cool Nature Crafts for Kids Using items found in nature for craft or creative play is a great idea. As well as being eco-friendly and sustainable, kids are getting hands on with nature – learning and appreciating our natural wonders. You don’t have to buy plastic stuff that ends up back in landfill –…
Why would you use Modern Cloth Nappies ??
Nappies!! I wonder how many of those I have changed over the years? I shudder to think! Not the most fun or glamorous part of being a parent, is it? My babies are now nearly 16 and 13. So it’s been a while since I had to change a nappy! Back then, I used…
Sleep tips for anxious children
Sleep tips for anxious children This is one of the most common questions I get asked on my Facebook page. Parents are desperate to help their children get to sleep. It seems to be a very common problem, perhaps indicative of our society today? I asked Monique Phipps, The Nourished Psychologist to share with us…
Paving a Holistic Path for Children with Special Needs.
Paving a holistic path for children with special needs. Today I am welcoming one of my gorgeous friends to the blog, Kristen Morrison. We first connected many years ago via Facebook over our mutual interest of all things healthy. In that time, I have witnessed her family’s journey, smiled and laughed at photos and…
How to Raise a Happy, Healthy Teenager
How to Raise a Happy, Healthy Teenager So, you thought the terrible twos were bad huh? Welcome to the teenage years. I have two gorgeous children, my boy is now 19 and my girl 16 (had to update that!) So far, the teenager thing is a little challenging but not too bad! I certainly don’t…