The most common reason most people put their child into childcare is because they need to work. But there are ways to work at home and be with your children and it isn't an insurmountable task either. First off what will working at home be like. Yes you will need to have flexible working ho
Read Full StoryWe recently tested out the Vertical Jigsaw Boat by Voila from Tree Frog Toys. We like wooden toys and this looked like a great different way that stacking blocks or doing a 2D puzzle. The toy is designed for children 3+ but my younger son had no real difficulty doing the puzzle. It
Read Full StoryMy toddler and I recently reached a point in our breastfeeding relationship where we were ready to wean. It was an emotional day, but we both felt that breastfeeding was no longer working for us. He was getting frustrated, and I was beginning to feel very uncomfortable. Personally while I adv
Read Full StoryWe're reading AA Milne's Winnie The Pooh and the Very Blustery Day where eventually piglet gets blown away, and lands in Owl's house which gets blown down on a very blustery day. Given the wind theme, and the current windy weather where we live, we decided to go fly a kite in the wind. Unfortun
Read Full StoryToday early learning centers or institutions designed to help give your child a head start seem to be popping up everywhere. I agree with guiding and helping learning naturally when they are young but some parents seem to think that they can help their child have a happy future by making them smar
Read Full StorySimply through undirected play, children will develop their motorskills - you don't actively have to structure anything. However, if you're looking for a lazy afternoon idea, or something to fill the time on a rainy day, here are 7 activities to help develop your child's fine motor skills. 1. Pasta Threading - this couldn't be easier: take some string, yarn, or ribbon, put a little tape on the end to stiffen it, and thread it through macaroni. 2. Colouring in - personally I avoid col
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/ravens. Visiting the nocturnal house and viewing animals from different countries was always an interesting experience. Your children will learn so much and will have a great time. 2. Airport. My s
Cleaning your home is always a big concern especially if you have children. The vast amounts of chemicals used in most of these products are continuously being linked to allergies and other diseases. So here is a list of ways you can clean your home without any nasty chemicals. 1. General Cleaning Microfiber cloths are great at spills and dust. Microfiber is a type of material that is designed to trap dust and dirt. There are Microfiber Cleaning Kits that contain everything you need for
Life casting is a lot of fun, I've casted one of my pregnant bellies, my dog's paw, and my children's hands. It's a neat way to make a 3d memento of when they were so little! There are several commercial kits you can buy to make a cast - but the bits and pieces you'll need are readily available from drug stores and art supply stores. To make the cast, you will need: Alginate Casting Powder (Available at good art supplies stores) High grade casting plaster (Available at good art sup
Everyone needs a little bit of sunshine to get their vitamin D, it's healthy. What's not healthy is over exposure to the sun. Sunburn increases the risk of dangerous skin cancers. Did you know however, that many of our commercial sunblocks and sunscreens can also increase your risks of cancer? And exacerbate many other problems such as eczema. These chemicals, have all been linked with causing cancers - and are commonly found in commercial sunscreens. Benzolalcohol BHA {Butylate
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