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35 best kids nature games and outdoor activities

September 6, 2023 by Catherine

Are you looking for great outdoor games to play with the kids?  This list of fabulous nature games has 35 great ideas to inspire your outdoor fun. Inspiration for fun outdoor games You’ll also find a whole host of our favourite outdoor games and nature fun in *A Year of Nature Walks and Games. This lively book has a nature activity for every week of the year, and makes the perfect accompaniment to your outdoor adventures.  ...

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Filed Under: Exploring Nature Tagged With: Active kids, Family Fun, Nature, Outdoor Play

Great gifts for outdoorsy kids

May 17, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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 ...

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How to keep your child active during winter

February 4, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Collaborative post Regular physical activity is essential for maintaining the health and development of your child, even when it's freezing outside. The benefits of keeping kids active are well documented; as well as helping them to stay fit, regular exercise can help them manage stress, encourage creative play, and support their mental health. If you're looking to keep your child active during the colder winter months, here are some ...

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Easy nature play ideas for kids

September 20, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Would you like to get the kids playing outside and exploring nature more? Nature play and nature crafts are a great way to do just that - and they have lots of other benefits too. The benefits of nature play There are so many great reasons why kids should take part in nature crafts and play. For starters, nature craft and play can have a hugely positive impact on children’s wellbeing. Fresh air, exercise, outdoor play and immersion in ...

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Playing outdoors: how to help kids benefit from outdoor time

July 5, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post There are lots of great reasons why outdoor time and nature play is really good for children. Research shows that children who spend time in nature tend to be more attentive, less anxious, and have better cognitive functioning and mood. Spending time outdoors is a simple way to boost wellbeing, and can provide many physical and mental health benefits. Please note if that if you have a mental health concern about you or a ...

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Simple ways to keep kids entertained indoors during Spring showers

March 23, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post As we finally shake off the cold of winter, we can look ahead to warmer weather, more time outdoors and the arrival of spring. Spring brings with it sunshine, beautiful flowers, blue skies and a sense of hope and optimism – something we all need after 2020. Of course, not every spring day is full of light and sunshine! Spring also often involves fresh, rainy downpours, which can leave us stuck indoors until those ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Active kids, Baking, Children, craft, Kids, Kids craft, Parenting, Spring

Product Showcase: Wickey climbing frames

September 12, 2018 by Catherine 2 Comments

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The kids may be back at school this month, but autumn is still a great time to get them playing outdoors.  Mine have been heading straight out into the garden to let off steam after a day of lessons.  To be honest, after a summer of reduced working hours and the shock of getting back to normal working patterns, I feel like doing the same thing! If you read the blog regularly you’ll know that I’m a huge fan of outdoor activities.  I just find that ...

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Filed Under: Product Showcase Tagged With: Active kids, Activity, Children, Climbing frame, Family, Garden, Home, Outdoors, wickey

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