We all know that soft furnishings can really update a room or offer a bit of pizzazz but if you never thought they’d spell something out to you, then think again.
When I picked up my four-year-old son from his first day at preschool last week, the first thing he did was drag me across the room and show me the globe sitting on the bookshelf. There’s something about globes, isn’t there? As an adult, I am still fascinated by them and this one beats them … [Read more.]
Interactive play is terribly important for young children and water play is often a firm favourite with littlies and an easy option for parents. Now while I’m all for making a splash and dealing with the wet clothes later, there are times when it’s just not a practical option. So with this, I present to … [Read more.]
If, like me, you frequently wish your home more closely resembled the set of Play School, full of happy children engaged in constructive play, Yellow Owl Workshop has the very gift for you this new year. Kids love to stamp, and these sets of rubber stamps will save you from attempting your own versions made … [Read more.]
I was really impressed with Babble’s list of 25 New Year’s Resolutions for parents. I hope you find a few interesting, they made me stop and think!
One of my favourites on the list was to “let the dishes pile up every now and then. Being tidy is one thing, but expecting your house to look … [Read more.]
Most people can recall a school project that had a lasting impact, whether it was a topic that really interested them or a project they put extra effort into. My most memorable school project was making a pinhole camera when I was eleven years old. I found the process fascinating and the results thrilling. To … [Read more.]
I’m not sure how many articles we’ve written about wooden blocks but I for one have reviewed: Zen Blocks, Cubikus, Shapemaker blocks and Citiblocs all in the past year. It’s amazing that designers are able to keep coming up with a new take on the humble wooden block.
With all the information that’s so readily available today, it’s easy to get overwhelmed when it comes to which snippets to pass on to your children.
This is just so darn sensible I wish I had one in every room of my home! Each time I stomp around the house turning light switches off I remember my dad grumpily doing a similar thing when I was little.
They may be made of wood, but these delicious toys from Little Sapling Toys remind me of smooth chocolate, perfectly moulded into appealing shapes. Babies and toddlers are sure to find them just as attractive – with teethers in organic forms, beautiful cube blocks and even a skittles set.
We’re very into charts and reward systems at our house as it simply works for our little one. She responds with glee when a tiny star is stuck to her chart in recognition for a job well done. Although she’s still a bit young to have a chore chart, I think the idea is ingenious … [Read more.]
With Christmas and birthdays fast approaching, I’m fortunate that Babyology reader Kylie has brought these delectable Mudpuppy puzzles to our attention. We all know how great puzzles are for occupying restless children (and adults) on long wet days or super-hot days when you’re all confined indoors. They certainly make a great gift and I think … [Read more.]
