Outdoor play is a lot of fun for young children, but it's also essential for their development. Spending time outside in playgrounds, forests, at the beach, or in the garden allows kids to enjoy themselves whilst all kinds of great advances are made in their mind and body. It’s important to understand the benefits of outdoor play for the children in your care, so that you can encourage them to do more of it, knowing it not only results in ...
60 autumn quotes and fall sayings to celebrate the season
Are you looking for autumn quotes to celebrate the season? There’s a list of 50 gorgeous and inspiring fall quotes here for you to enjoy. The best fall quotes and autumn quotes for instagram Autumn is such a beautiful time of year in nature, so it’s no wonder lots of people have been inspired to write about it. This article rounds up sixty lovely quotes about fall (or quotes about autumn if you’re reading this outside the US) ...
How Gardening Combats Depression and Dementia
This is a collaborative post in partnership with BetterHelp. When we think about ways to improve mental health, counselling and therapy are usually at the top of the list. Other well-known methods of alleviating symptoms of mental health disorders involve a healthy lifestyle, such as getting enough sleep, eating healthily, managing stress, exercising regularly, and staying hydrated. There is also another proven way of combating depression, ...
Why Time in Nature is Critical for Adolescence
This is a collaborative post in partnership with BetterHelp. Adolescence, dating, and nature. At first glance, these three topics may seem to have nothing to do with each other. Adolescence and dating, sure, but nature? There is a link, though. Read on to learn about the unexpected way that nature can play a part in adolescents and teenagers having successful dating experiences, and why time in nature is a critical part of adolescent ...
Great gifts for outdoorsy kids
This is a collaborative post in partnership with Wicked Uncle Are you looking for inspiration on gifts for outdoorsy kids? This selection of fun gifts for kids is a great place to start. If you read the blog regularly, you’ll know I’m a big fan of outdoor play for kids. It has so many benefits; it’s great exercise, it can help to combat stress and low mood, and it’s an easy way to boost feelings of happiness. And of ...
Mow For Your Mind with Cobra Garden
This is a collaborative post in partnership with Cobra Garden For many of us, the last couple of years have taken their toll on wellbeing. As you’ve no doubt read in more than one news story, lots of us are experiencing challenges with mental health as a result. Perhaps you’re dealing with this yourself, trying to support a friend or relative who’s struggling, or seeing the effects in the workplace. Whatever your personal ...
New ideas for women who love working out in the garden
Collaborative post If you love getting outside to do some exercise, then this blog post is for you. There’s nothing better than breathing in the fresh air and making the most of the space that your garden offers you, but the same old routine can get boring pretty quickly. Fortunately, there are lots of ways you can switch up your back garden workout routine – and this post has some great ideas for you. If you do want to take your fitness ...
20 Earth Day activities for kids
Are you looking for some fun ways to celebrate Earth Day? There are lots of simple ideas in this list of twenty Earth Day activities for kids. What is Earth Day about? Earth Day started in the USA in 1970. The event is all about taking time to focus on our planet and what we can do to take care of it. Earth Day is the perfect prompt to encourage kids to think about the environment, nature, and how they can make a difference to the ...
100 Plant puns and plant jokes to leaf you chuckling
If you’re searching for plant puns and plant jokes to raise a giggle, you’re in the right place. I’ve got one hundred family-friendly plant puns and plant-themed jokes here, all designed to help you crack a joke or use as plant captions for photos. Whether you’re sharing snaps on social media, looking for something to write in a greetings card, or just want to enjoy some silly plant jokes and puns, I’ve got you covered. As well as ...
“Tech Cleanse” Your Life: 3 Nature Practices for Digital Detox
AD Most of us spend our days with screens constantly tugging at our attention. If you’re old enough, you can probably remember spending hours finding shapes in clouds, or sitting with a sunset until the light shifted through every colour into night. Pursuits like this can feel pretty alien when we're caught up in today’s entertainment platforms, but it's exactly this type of slow-time which can help us regain focus, joy, relaxation, and ...