Promoting Gratitude in Kids: Random Acts of Kindness
By Sarah Moore Here in the northern hemisphere, many of us are hunkering down on colder days, upping the comfort food, and tentatively peeking…
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Best Upcycling Activities to Do With Your Kids
By Jane Marsh Upcycling is a great way to bond with your kids while helping the environment. It can also bring out your child’s…
Recycling Art for Kids
By Joey Libin In your rubbish bin right now are crumpled and forgotten discards put there because they had no further use. However, if…
25 Fun Acts of Kindness for Kids
By Sarah R. Moore We know that genuine gratitude is scientifically proven to be good for people. Further, there are few better ways to…
Why and How to Prioritise Art in Your Children’s Lives
By Jane Marsh Most people remember the unique joy of smearing thick globs of paint or moulding figures out of clay. Creative play like…
Providing a Creative Outlet for Little Hands with Busy Minds
Li’l Hands Bizi Minds was founded by Central Coast Mama Elle, and inspired by her baby daughter Olivia. With her background in Early Childhood Education and…
Helping Your Child to Love Fine Art At Home
By Kylee Harris Research done by the Ministry of Education found that art activities help children with their physical and cognitive capabilities. Art boosts…
Make your own giant stuffed toy
By Deborah Hide-Bayne Every child secretly wants a huge stuffed toy to hug. It’s not as hard as you think to make one… and…
Encouraging Creativity and Inspiring Faith
Salt + Light was created by Thandiwe Butcher to provide safe, Bible-based media content and resources for children between the ages of 2 and…
Lovingly Crafted Playdough to Spark Imaginations & Inspire Fun
Wild Dough was founded by Aussie mum Melissa Haque in 2018. She is on a mission to provide other parents with the tools, education…
Creating Quality Time Together with Kids’ Activity Boxes
Firm believers that the greatest gift we can give our children is spending time together, Together Time founders Kylie and Sara set out to…
Unique Handmade Gifts and Jewellery Designed to Encourage and Uplift
hummingpea is a story of evolution, persistence, growth and recognition of self. Born out of a love for texture and an intrinsic need to…
The Benefits of Playdough for Child Development
By Deborah Hide-Bayne As well as being great fun, playdough is such a good way for your child to use their hands and improve their co-ordination,…
Recipes, Crafts, Art & Photography Inspired by the Coastal Life
Artist and author Deborah Hide-Bayne takes her inspiration from her beautiful surroundings and unique lifestyle in the Coromandel, New Zealand. She writes about life at home with…
Free Nature Craft Activity: Story Stones
By Brooke Davis Our friends at Your Wild Books have kindly shared this wonderful nature inspired activity with us from their book Your Wild Imagination. Making…
Mindful Mandala Colouring In (For Kids And Their Grown Ups!)
By Brooke Davis Growing up, my nickname was ‘The Colouring In Queen’. I was always bringing a book and pencils with me – I…
Scented Modelling Dough for Learning & Creative Fun
With her children all at school, Teena Lusty wanted to use her time and her creativity to produce something fun and educational for children….
Free Nature Play Activity: 24 Things To Do Outside Today
By Brooke Davis With the days getting cooler, it’s easy to be tempted to stay indoors rather than venture into the wild. But enjoying…
Easter Egg Alternatives: Great Ways to Leave the Eggs for People Who Need to Eat Them
By Sarah R. Moore As much as I hate to say it, Easter is going to feel really weird for a lot of us…
Nature Play Activity: Make a Pine Cone Easter Bunny
With Easter just around the corner, this super cute pine cone craft from Your Wild Books could be just the thing to keep little hands and…