Why Do My Kids Like Watching Unboxing Videos on YouTube?
The first time I saw a YouTube video of a grown man narrating the act of unwrapping a Kinder Surprise egg, I thought I’d entered the Twilight Zone. Was this some strange parody parading as a video for children but with a joke aimed at parents? The ridiculousness of it all baffled me. But I soon […]
Check Out These Alternative Sporting Activities for Your Child
There are well documented and indisputable benefits for children’s participation in extra-curricular activities, particularly physical pursuits. As well as improving fitness, motor skills and general wellbeing, participation in structured activities outside of school also benefits children socially and emotionally, giving them an opportunity to build friendships through shared interests and develop their self confidence. The […]
This Clever and Fun Idea Will Make Your Dinosaur Lover’s Day
Meals are one of the constants of family life and they can be some of the best quality time that you spend together. It can be fun sometimes to mix it up a little and make the odd meal special. Themed dinners are an awesome and easy idea especially in school holidays or when routine […]
6 Family Friendly Things To Do These School Holidays In & Around Brisbane
I cannot believe we are at the mid year break already. This year is flying by. Below are 6 fun family friendly activities happening during the 2 week break: Snow4Kids @ Southbank YAH for snow and an excuse to pull out the Winter Woollies! Southbank Piazza will again host Snow4Kids these school holidays […]
8 Party Bag Alternatives
Do the words “Party Bag” cause you to cringe or break out into a sweat? Do you dread receiving a bag full of plastic trinkets and lollies? Well, here are 8 alternatives to party bags to consider for future parties: Party Jars We love these! They can be customised to suit your party theme, […]
What Play Is Teaching Your Kids That Screen Time Is Destroying
My earliest memory was my first day of kindergarten making a pasta necklace. I painted the pasta shells bright reds and blues then threaded them with beads. It was my happy place. Since then I have always enjoyed making and creating and I adore doing crafts with my kids. As it turns out, not only […]
Autumn Leaves Craft For Kids
Maybe I’m willing on the cooler weather (it is still really hot here in Queensland!), but I love the change of seasons and especially Summer to Autumn when the leaves start to change colour and fall and there’s a chill in the air. Here is a favourite craft of mine that I often do […]
Anzac Biscuit Recipe and Word Search For The Kids
The spirit of Anzac, with its qualities of courage, mateship and sacrifice will always have strong meaning and relevance for our country. Depending on the age of your children, you may have already found yourself in conversations with them about the events of years ago and the certain symbols that surround this sacred day (eg. […]
The 8 Best Meditation Apps for Kids
Teaching mindfulness to kids is really starting to take off lately. My son’s primary school is even teaching mindful meditation as part of its curriculum this year for the first time. And as a big fan of meditation myself, I’ve been trying to get my kids to meditate with me. Problem is, adult meditation is […]
How to Have a Budget Friendly City Adventure in Brisbane with your Family
This post is sponsored by Wilson Parking What I love about Brisbane is that there are family-friendly activities absolutely everywhere. I used to avoid taking my kids to the city – it was too expensive and hard to get around. But with so many fun things to do in there now, I’ve become a convert. […]