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Space-Saving Tips for your Child’s Bedroom

September 3, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Are you looking for ways to save space in a child's bedroom? Perhaps the rooms in your home are fairly small, or you simply want to maximise the space your child has to play. Either way, space-saving tips and tricks can improve the function and look of your child's bedroom, and create the impression that the room is larger than it actually is. Space-saving tips for your child's bedroom Here are four easy ways to ...

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Filed Under: Bedroom Tagged With: bed, Bedroom, Children, Children's bedroom, decluttering, Family home, Furniture, Home, Interiors, storage, Top Tips

Gardening for kids: 10 brilliant garden projects to do with children

July 30, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Are you looking for inspiration on gardening for kids? These ten great projects are perfect for getting kids gardening and having fun outdoors. As well as being lots of fun, gardening for children is a great way to explore their senses, learn about nature, and develop an interest in healthy living.  Gardening is also a fantastic way to spend time as a family or to celebrate Earth Day, and can have a hugely positive impact on everyone’s ...

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Filed Under: Gardening with Children Tagged With: Children, Garden, Garden tips, gardening, Gardening with children, Grow Your Own, indoor gardening, Nature, Nature Craft, Wildlife gardening

4 DIY projects you can make with clipart that kids will love

July 29, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post DIY craft projects are a fun way of developing your creativity and patience, and this is especially true for kids. DIY, which means “Do It Yourself,” is a way of building something yourself out of raw materials simply by following written or audio instructions, without the help of an expert - so it's a great way for kids to develop their skills. There are many DIYs you can do with your kids, and using clipart is one way ...

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Filed Under: Craft Tagged With: Children, clipart, craft, crafting, Family Fun, Kids craft

The benefits of gardening with kids

July 16, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post If you're a regular reader of the blog, you'll know I'm a big believer in the value of gardening with children. Both of my kids have helped out in the garden since they were tiny, and it's been such a positive part of our family life. As a result I've always been keen on spreading the word about the benefits of gardening with kids. In the last two years, interest in gardening for kids has doubled, with google searches ...

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Filed Under: Gardening with Children Tagged With: Children, Family, family gardening, Garden, Garden tips, gardening, gardening for wellbeing, Gardening with children, Parenting

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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Filed Under: Exploring Nature Tagged With: Active kids, Children, Family, Family Fun, Health, Kids, mental health, Nature, Outdoor Play, Outdoors, Parenting

Kids outdoor activities: free printable summer bucket list ideas

June 18, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

summer bucket list 40 fun outdoor activities for kids

Are you looking for easy, fun kids outdoor activities this summer? This free printable summer bucket list has 40 things to do outside with kids, and is a brilliant way to keep them entertained and active! Summer kids outdoor activities Summer is a great time to head outside with the kids and have some fun. The days are lovely and long, the weather is mild, and there's so much to see and explore in nature. Add in the long school ...

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Filed Under: Exploring Nature Tagged With: Activity, Books, bucket list, Children, craft, Days out, Family, Family Fun, Garden games, Gardening with children, Nature, Nature Craft, Outdoor Play, Parenting, Summer, Top Tips, Wildlife

4 fun family gardening projects for you and your children

May 5, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Any outdoor space provides plenty of activities that you can do with your child. Family gardening projects are a great way to help children engage with nature, learn about the natural world, and have fun at the same time. Simple and fun family gardening projects If you’d like to become a more green-fingered family, these four family gardening projects are a great place to start. Each one is simple, doesn't need much ...

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Filed Under: Gardening with Children Tagged With: Birds, Children, craft, Family, Family Fun, Garden, Garden tips, gardening, Gardening with children, Grow Your Own, Minibeasts, Sunflowers, Top Tips

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

Fun nature adventures you and your kids can enjoy

March 19, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Exploring the outdoors with your kids is a great idea for lots of reasons. As well as improving your bond and opening their eyes to nature, it's an ideal first step for educating them about the environment and our role in taking care of it. There are so many nature adventures that you can enjoy with your kids. Here are some suggestions to get you started. Fun nature adventures to try with kids Bird ...

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Filed Under: Exploring Nature Tagged With: Children, Family, Family Fun, Nature, Nature Craft, Outdoors

Create Your Own Kindness: practical and positive activities for 6-12 year olds

March 9, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Being kind is such a wonderful thing to teach our kids. As well as making them feel good about themselves, practising kindness is a fantastic way for them to make a positive impact on the people and the world around them. I'm thrilled to be sharing an extract from Create Your Own Kindness, a brilliant new book from Becky Goddard-Hill, which helps kids learn about and practice kindness in lots of fun ways. Create Your Own ...

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