Garden Camping With the summer nearly upon us, I’m excited to make the most of the first good weather so I’m full of kids garden ideas. Garden camping has always been on the top of the list. Spending a night garden camping out with the kids in your own backyard doesn’t have to be a […]
Scavenger Hunt Clues
Scavenger Hunt Clues I love writing Scavenger Hunt clues. One simple activity to easily get outside into nature for all the family is the humble Scavenger Hunt clues. But this one is with a difference. The Smart Happy Project is about increasing a connection to nature and encouraging observation and identification skills. In the book Last Child […]
5 Benefits of Nature to Families
Introducing Shelley Hutchinson, an accredited counsellor specialising in trauma and relationship issues who has written for us on the benefits of nature to families. Read Shelley’s profile. 5 Benefits of Nature to parents and kids Shelley says: “Spending time in nature can be beneficial to your family’s mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. […]
Screen time for kids
How much screen time for kids? How much TV is too much? It’s a difficult question to answer and it varies so much depending on the child and the circumstances. We’ve all heard about Nature Deficit Disorder and are aware of the side effects of too much screen time. We know we need to try […]
The Advent Spiral
So this is one of my all time favorites. It has shapes, symbolism, friends and food. So its a great event all round in my book. What is the Advent Spiral? The Advent Spiral is an important part of the Steiner Waldorf homeschool calendar. It symbolizes finding light in the darkness. Advent is not just one […]
