teepees for children
I know it is really important to have a positive attitude and especially around your children but lately I really have to dig deep to have fun. The invisible load of all my daily responsibilities coupled with loadshedding and the freezing weather can morph me into a grouchy person in […]
We are so blessed with our gorgeous sunny summer days. I still remember my favourite thing to do as a kid was to eat watermelon outside and then to run through the sprinklers. Many summer activities take on a new life when they are shared with mom or dad. Here […]
This literally means you are hovering around your child and make a noise like a helicopter, swooping in to rescue your child at first sign of trouble. A helicopter parent is an over involved and overprotective mom or dad who believes that loving their child means protecting them from anything […]
When you have a child who cries excessively over absolutely everything, you experience a range of emotions from frustration to concern to being at an absolute loss for words. Crying is expected as our children don’t always have words to express themselves and we all know tears release emotions. But […]
Being consistent in parenting is important as it is one of the simplest ways to improve your child’s behaviour. Being consistent in your mood and to try and offer stability to your children when they need it most is difficult but it is possible. I have identified two categories in […]
Most toddlers would rather play than sit down to eat. Snacking is a clever way of getting them to take in the right nutrients. At this crazy time, working from home or being in isolation or whatever lockdown level, our children are more exposed to us eating salty snacks or […]
A good sense of humour can brighten any family life. You can blow raspberries on a baby’s belly, make a silly face or funny noises and chase your toddler around the house. As children grow into pre-teens, you can share puns and jokes as their sense of what is actually […]
It has been so cold lately. Far too cold to take a preschooler, toddler, and infant to daycare or preschool or even just to have some fun. You are trying your best to stay home, stay safe and then cabin fever sets in! Netflix Kids has lost its appeal, nap […]
What is crossing the midline? If you were to draw a line down the middle of your body, starting at the head, that is your midline. Every time you cross that line with either side of your body, that is crossing midline. Crossing the midline is a skill that children […]
Christmas and New Year is now done and dusted. We have made fabulous holiday memories with friends and family and enjoyed sleeping in. I have been SO busy here at PowWow Teepees especially the few weeks before Christmas and then the chaos of preparing my family Christmas feast and organising […]