teepees for children
Your toddler is probably saying a few words, but making lots of sounds that almost sound like real words. Help boost your toddler’s language development with these easy everyday activities using words to describe every action. Learning to talk is an exciting milestone that begins right from birth. Your baby’s […]
According to recent studies, giving your child too many things to play with can result in the opposite of the desired effect – they may actually be less happy. Children don’t need a mass of toys. Childhood development researcher, Clair Lerner, suggests that when children are showered with toys and […]
Exam time is here and that means hours and hours of studying and of course, constant snacking. In order to help keep your children’s brains in tip-top shape, it’s important to stock up on a variety of healthy, protein and vitamin-rich snacks. Eating the right snacks will help improve your […]
My favourite month is my birthday month (DOB: 17 September)! In honour of the legendary author, Roald Dahl, all of September has been declared Roald Dahl month. In honour of me, I’ve created a Spring Sale on Teepees for September. September is my favourite month of the year. I love the new green colours […]
We are forever looking for something fun to do with our children. Teaching your child to garden can be a fun outdoor activity with your child. It doesn’t have to be expensive or time-consuming. Teaching kids to garden also encourages an attitude of conservation and respect for nature. Here are […]
Nowadays, children are spending more and more time indoors…think of all the benefits of nature for kids and and the developmental opportunities they’re missing being indoors! Why Connect With Nature? The senses, being the explorers of the world, open the way to knowledge. ~ Maria Montessori How nature can stimulated your […]
I have always loved teepees, there’s just something about the escapism they offer. As a child, I loved the idea of having my own little space; space where my imagination would run wild. I build my own house using every sheet or blanket I could find and the dining room […]
It’s Eric Carle‘s birthday today (25 June 1929). He is an American children’s author and illustrator. He is best known for his book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. When he was six his family returned to Germany, where he went to school and he later graduated from a local art school. In […]
“There are a lot of different ways to raising happy kids, and there’s not one formula that works for every kid,” said Amy Bohnert, a psychologist who researches child development at Loyola University Chicago. The first basic rule of being a good parent is fostering a secure and warm attachment […]
Children’s books that will create a positive reading experience to help your little ones build early literacy skills and develop a lifelong love of reading. Create a reading ritual with your child from birth. Bring books to life with funny voices, sounds and movement. Reread favourites and pause to let […]