Preparation is often the key to having a positive new experience, wouldn’t you agree? When I prepare for a presentation or prepare to go out for dinner with a group of people I don’t know well – rather than just jumping into it without giving myself time to get ready and get in the right… {read more}
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Rainy Day Activities Free Printable
Oh no it’s raining! No one wants to go out and you are stuck for ideas on what to do at home… I’m so glad you found this post. It can be frustrating to cancel outdoor plans and feel a bit isolating to be at home when rainy days hit unexpectedly (or even if you… {read more}
6 Effective Ways to Make Learning Fun for Young Kids
Every day children are absorbing the world around them. They have a natural desire to try new things and learn about how things work. Children are also unique human beings and, like adults, like to learn in different ways. I have never known this so intensely than when I became a parent of two boys… {read more}
7 Practical Ways to Have a Greener Lifestyle With Kids
One of our family’s goals in 2017 is to live a more earth-friendly lifestyle. We want to become more mindful about our daily practices that impact the environment, and really consider if the choices we are making are good for the earth in the long term. Create a Greener Lifestyle With Kids Consideration for the… {read more}
How to Teach Your Kids Responsible Eating Habits {Free Printable Chart for Kids}
It was lunch time. My six-year-old had eaten his yoghurt, carrot sticks, and apple slices but then he stopped in his tracks. “Why do I have to eat my sandwich?” he asked. It was a light bulb moment for me because, although I knew my kids were already familiar with the basic food groups we… {read more}
Cleaning Skills for Kids to Learn {Free Printable}
Brought to you by Nuffnang and Vileda I will gratefully admit that I had a cleaner come once or twice a fortnight for most of my first few years of motherhood. I considered it a necessary expense for my mental sanity. Life with young kids is messy, you know! And with a shift-working husband and… {read more}
25+ Gifts That Help You Deliver Social Impact With Your Buying Power
Brought to you by Nuffnang and Australia Post Over the last few years, our family has made a big effort to be selective about the gifts we give to each other as well as to our extended family and friends. Is the item meaningful and memorable? Will it be used for a long time? Who… {read more}
How to Get Fathers Involved in Parenting
Is there anything more frustrating than not knowing how to parent your child? Parenting is a huge job, and yet there are very few preparations offered before you start it. Most mothers I know do quite a bit of reading regarding parenting whether it’s actual parenting books or articles online, plus they might google questions… {read more}
