Sharing ideas! Some simple, fun and outdoor sensory activities to try with your kids this half term
Half term is almost upon us and if you are anything like us you are trying to think of some fun and entertaining (and not too expensive!) ideas that involve fresh air and provide a break from technology! Here, our guest writer, Rachel from family footwear retailer Charles Clinkard, shares four sensory outdoor activities that are fun for the whole family: This past year has been especially hard on children. Being cooped up for months without knowing when things will get back to normal is a lot for a young mind to process. So this year, we need to work even...
Five great craft ideas that make use of 'rubbish'
With more people looking for ways to cut down the amount of waste at home, we are delighted to invite Scott Hawthorne, from SkipsAndBins.com, to share five great craft ideas that make use of items that would usually be thrown away as rubbish. Are you looking to reduce the amount of waste that you throw away at home? You're not alone! More and more people are becoming more conscious of how much rubbish they produce and are looking to do something about it. And, considering that households in the UK throw away almost 27 million tonnes of waste a year (UK...
Tips on creating a memory box with your children
With schools closed and most of us now on furlough or working from home, it's likely you're spending a lot more time with your kids at the moment. As they won't be able to meet up with their friends or play away from home, you might be running out of ways to keep them entertained. A great way to keep everyone occupied, while creating something you'll appreciate in the future, is by putting together a memory box with your little ones. Here, I'm going to outline my top tips for doing this so you and your children can get the...
Turn your playtime green with our eco-friendly toy guide
Anybody who regularly buys presents for children knows how much choice there is at the ‘cheap ‘n’ nasty’ end of the market. Toys, games, the endless (and pointless) items that fall out of party bags… a huge majority of them are mass-produced and ethically dubious, not to mention made from materials, like plastic, that aren’t doing the planet or its inhabitants any good at all. To keep your kids away from poisonous playrooms, here’s our guide to choosing toys that care for the Earth. Why buy eco-friendly? As we know, the world is staggering under the weight of the plastic...
How to use reward charts to boost good behaviour
Getting children to comply when you ask them to do something, however simple, can often be challenging.
Whether it’s something vital to their wellbeing, such as cleaning their teeth twice a day, or less important, like hanging their coat up instead of dropping it on the floor, the ongoing battles can be a real energy drain.
