10 fun ways to keep the kids entertained outdoors over the Easter break
Outdoor play is VITAL to kids.
3 years ago
free play
If your child wants you to play, but you don’t have time – try this trick
Sometimes, I just don’t have time to get down on the floor and play with my kids. Other times, I simply cannot even muster up the energy to. I know my kids love it when I play with them – and I love it too, I really do. And I know I will miss their […]
4 years ago
What a ‘Puddle Parent’ is and why I am more than happy to be one of them
Proud member of the Puddle club. When I think back on my childhood I think about all the days I spent cycling around the neighbourhood with my friends, going to the park and climbing trees. My dad’s side of the family are all bikers so there was a fair few quad biking occasions too. Mostly […]
5 years ago
5 Super fun ways to cool the kids (and yourself) down
Right now I’m so hot, I’d be happy with a game called ‘stick my head under the cold tap’ Your kids, however, might be after something with a bit more imagination. By a bit more, I don’t mean lots of prep and materials, don’t worry. You can play most of these right away with no […]
5 years ago
An occupational therapist says children should play outside for at least three hours a day
I am obsessed with my kids being outside. I largely blame this on my Scandi roots, as children in Scandinavia spend a lot more time outdoors than children in Ireland do – and that is despite our long, cold winters. Being outdoors has a ton of benefits for children, for both their physical and mental […]
5 years ago
Enjoy your coffee, mums – unsupervised playtime is the best thing you can do for your child
There is no denying that children today have a very different childhood in many ways than us parents did. Especially when it comes to things like unsupervised play and freedom to do so. When I was little, my sister and I would literally head out the door when we got home from school or got […]
6 years ago