Slowing down to play helps children regulate emotions and energy levels, control the pace, and connect with others and their … Read More
10 Reasons why play matters for children’s emotional development
Play is so important for helping children to counteract stress, reduce moments of conflict, increase their sense of worth, and … Read More
Outdoor Play for Connection between Parent and Child
Parents are obsessed with getting their children outside… with good reason. As a child, I remember being told often to … Read More
Family games for connection: Complimenting kids with the I LIKE game
Give your child thoughtful compliments with the I LIKE game This family activity involves giving your child compliments. It’s based … Read More
Family games for connection: Outdoor treasure hunt for kids and adults
How to make an OUTDOOR TREASURE HUNT Create a list of objectives for yourself and your child to achieve whilst … Read More
Family games for connection: Find the colour
How to play FIND THE COLOUR Call out a colour and the children have to find something that colour in … Read More
The benefits of outdoor play in child development
In 2021, the mayor of the Sardinian town of Mamoiada banned homework during the school holidays. He encouraged families to … Read More