With Christmas coming, it can be hard to keep children away from all the sweet treats. These little biscuits a refine sugar-free shortbread for kids and do the trick in our house! Suitable for babies just getting into finger food and for toddlers and older children as an alternative to sugary treats. For older kids you can serve them with a slice of cheese … [Read more...] about Recipe Corner: Spelt and Maple Stars
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Things to do with your children this summer
Take every opportunity to head outside with your children and have some family fun this summer. For your inspiration here are some things to explore and enjoy together. … [Read more...] about Things to do with your children this summer
Play idea: Water play – Korikori wai
Water play is a fun, soothing activity, where children can play and learn alone or with others. All children can take part in water play. Water play can help children to: develop hand–eye coordination learn to lift, pour and control water understand measuring, estimating and volume understand heavy/light, float/sink, full/empty and shallow/deep learn to … [Read more...] about Play idea: Water play – Korikori wai
Craft idea: DIY Christmas paper chain link garland
Super simple, festive and ideal for crafting together with kids. I am sure most of you know this traditional craft very well, but just in case, a quick reminder on how to make it. For those with that crafty tingling in their fingers I have also sourced some other ideas to give this classic paper chain link garland an inspirational twist. For my Christmas garland I used a … [Read more...] about Craft idea: DIY Christmas paper chain link garland
Be Sun Smart this Summer
How to better protect you and your family with a few steps only. Plan your outdoor activities before 11 am or after 3 pm when the sun UVs levels are lower. Slip a long sleeve shirt or a lightweight cotton top to increase protection from the sun. Use a shade from leafy tree or umbrella. Apply sunscreen generously 20 minutes before going outside and reapply … [Read more...] about Be Sun Smart this Summer