There is always fun to be had in every part of the world. Depending on whether you are rural or city, will limit some options. 1. Zoo. As a kid I loved going to the zoo. The animals were all so interesting and living in the city, it was unusual to see anything else other than pigeons or crows/r

Whether it be to wind down for bed time, or to cool down after a meltdown, we all need to learn how to relax.   When I was in primary school, we had a fabulous teacher who insisted we all learnt basic tai chi, and meditation techniques. He also firmly believed that that each day should be st

When my wife (Kiera) first suggested birthing from home I was a little hesistant. Like most people I thought that hospitals were the safest place and what if something went wrong, we would be at home. I started warming up to the idea when I found out a bit more about the midwives and they are a

Yoga is a fun, non-competitive sport that is suitable for children and adults alike. It's a wonderful activity that you can engage in with your little one, and it has great benefits for both of you. I've been a fan of yoga for some time now, and now that our eldest is a complete mimic of everyt

You've painted, you've playdoughed, you've made slime, you've walked to the park, you've got 2 hours until dinner time and a little creature who needs stimulation and your attention. What can you do? Bake a cake together, or get really ambitious and make a loaf of bread. It's like useful pla