A good old story is one of the most relaxing ways for kids to wind down at the end the day. So having a few collections of short stories for kids on the bookshelf, is a surefire way to make certain there’s always a classic, or magical, story on hand at bedtime. I also think…
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Easy 5 Minute Homemade Playdough Recipe (Without Cream of Tartar)
Looking for a super easy homemade playdough recipe without cream of tartar? This 5 minute homemade playdough is better than the real thing in my view. My Little Lady agrees (which is what counts, as she’s 6 and I’m well ‘mmm’ quite a bit older!) Anyway, me and my Little Lady recently got stuck into some…
Nature For Kids: 7 Photos (+ Activities) That Capture The Awesome in Mother Nature
Mother Nature is everywhere. I first remember feeling her true power when I stood peering tentatively over the side of the Grand Canyon. The sheer expanse was overwhelming and the impact dizzying. On these awe inspiring moments, when Mother Nature fleetingly reveals her devastating might, there’s an unexplainable feeling that we are part of something…
9 Woodland Activities For Kids That Boost Creativity & Imagination
Did you know children spend half as much time outdoors as they did 20 years ago? In fact, according to the National Wildlife Federation, the negative impact of decreased time outdoors includes a doubling of the childhood obesity rate, as well as a decline in creativity, concentration and social skills. Running around in parks, trips…
13 Halloween Books For Kids (That Are Fiendishly Family Friendly)
Q: What did the baby bat say before going to bed on Halloween? A: Turn on the dark! I’m afraid of the light! Boom. Boom. I think if we’re honest most of us probably have a bit of fear of the dark, not to mention all things unknown. And children are no different. So why do…
Roald Dahl Books For Kids: 15 of the Woopsy Wiffling Best
So, please, oh please, we beg, we pray, go throw your TV set away, and in its place you can install, a lovely bookcase on the wall. (Roald Dahl.) In our media saturated world, it’s easy for the bedtime story to get lost at the hands of just ‘one more episode’ or a game on…