Engaging Children in Environmental Issues

Today’s children are growing up in a world where sustainability and environmental issues are constantly being discussed around them. The future of the planet is the future of our children so it’s really important to include them in the conversation and to raise their awareness of everything from recycling to composting food scraps. There are…

Messy Play Ideas Your Children Will Love

Whether you embrace the joy messy play brings or perhaps find the clean up a little bit of a headache – one thing is for sure, messy play is always a hit with the children! Doing messy play is really helpful to a child’s development, improving both their cognitive and motor skills. You can start…

Cooking Ideas: Children In The Kitchen

Whatever age your child is, getting them in the kitchen can be a fun and rewarding experience for everyone involved. With a little time, creativity and some extra cleaning up, children can help make all sorts of delicious healthy food with you – engaging their interest, teaching them new skills and helping them to understand…

Encouraging Independent Play: Going Solo

Trying to keep your child constantly entertained can be a real challenge! To relieve some of the stress, start implementing independent play for your child. Many parents feel guilty about leaving their children to play alone – yet there are benefits for everyone involved! Setting expectations, explaining things clearly to your child and providing helpful…

Springtime: Watching the Changing Seasons

The days are warmer now that spring is here. There are so many activities you can do with your children to celebrate the outdoors and the changes that occur in nature during this time. Whether it’s taking a trip to the park, making arts and crafts at home or simply looking out of the window…

Bounce SA: Encouraging Active Children

Bounce SA is described as an ‘indoor adventure park’ offering a much needed adrenaline rush for children of all ages. It certainly will grab the attention of little ones and their carers who will want to dive straight in and explore the 50 interconnected trampolines as well as the creative obstacle courses. Perfect for either…