Join us on this exciting journey as we explore gross motor skills and how these skills are responsible for activities like crawling, walking, running, jumping, throwing, and climbing.
Embracing the Positive Side of Bilateral Integration
Did you know that your child possesses an extraordinary talent for synchronising both sides of their body? This incredible skill, known as bilateral integration, plays a vital role in their early development.
Thrown Off Balance?
When it comes to balance, we know it’s a game-changer for our children. On the flip side, however, kids with a poor sense of balance may either need to move constantly to feel satisfied, or they may be fearful of movement because it makes them feel insecure and unbalanced.
Healthy Date Balls
Dates are a lovely, healthy snack for kids (and adults too, of course). They have a high fibre content, so are great for gut health, and they help to regulate blood sugar as well. I started making date balls when my now 6-year-old was a toddler. If memory serves me correctly (absolutely no guarantees there) I mixed some dates and other bits and pieces together, and amazingly, my toddler ate them, and then asked for more. I don’t follow a recipe, so no two batches are ever exactly the same, but both my kids love them still, however they turn out, and I hope yours will too.
x10 Core Exercises for Kids
A strong core serves as the foundation for a wide range of physical activities, including crawling, running, and jumping, among many others. In this blog we explore x10 core exercises using a gym ball.
Healthy Veggie Fries
As most parents know, there are two things you can’t force a child to do: sleep and eat. This is particularly true of toddlers, who often assert their will, especially when it comes to eating – or not wanting to eat the foods you put on their plates at mealtimes. This is even more of a challenge when it comes to vegetables, but don’t despair with time, patience, and a few fun recipes, even the pickiest eaters will find several veggies that they like, and this healthy vegetable chips recipe might just do the trick. Enjoy.
‘Turnip’ in the kitchen with your kids!
The kitchen is the heart of the home! Cooking with your children offers a wide variety of opportunities to learn and grow! As well as being heaps of fun, cooking with your...
Egg-Free Chocolate Brownies
Eggs are incredibly healthy and versatile, making them a popular food for many. They’re especially common in baking, where nearly every recipe calls for them. But, for various reasons, some people avoid eggs. Fortunately, there are plenty of replacements you can use instead. This blog explores the various ingredients that can be used as egg alternatives.
Eating in Season this Winter
Eating seasonably fresh fruit and vegetables, is synonymous with the guidelines of the ‘Mediterranean Diet’ which is not as much of a diet, but rather a lifestyle that we can all strive to live by. During the upcoming weeks, my kitchen is going to be filled with winter fruit and veg so that I can cook up a few of my winter favourites: roasted vegetable trays, hearty soups, homely curries and stews, and warm baked goodies!
The Importance of Outdoor Play
Outdoor play is an important part of childhood. It’s exciting to see children in their natural environment – exploring their surroundings, being curious about what’s around them and finding joy in...
Eating the Rainbow
“Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue, and the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true” (Y, Harburg). Whether you hear the soft melody of Judy Garland in the Wizard of Oz… or Israel...
The Superhero Vitamin A
When asked to define a superhero, Stan Lee responded “a superhero is one who does heroic deeds and has the ability to do them in a way that a normal person alone couldn't. So, in order to be a...
Make Spinach Banana Pancakes for your Baby
These spinach pancakes are a perfect breakfast or snack food for your baby or toddler, and they are packed with healthy greens and nutritious ingredients to keep them smiling. Don’t let the colour...
Avoid Late Night Lunchbox Nightmares
These three words have had a long term ‘love-hate’ relationship with most parents. Back to school, back to stationery shopping, back to early morning swimming, back to school fee payments, back to...
Get Picky Eaters to Enjoy their Food
There are many reasons why kids shun their food. To end your dinner-table battles, you’ll need to know which kind of choosy eater you’re dealing with—and how our low-stress strategies can help....
“Let Them Eat Cake”
It is a natural parental instinct to fill up the fridge with fresh fruits and vegetables and to never pass that enticing ‘sweets and treats’ aisle in the shop when we take our little ones on a...
Bean Bag Fun and Games
Bean bag activities for kids work on hand-eye coordination, body awareness, concentration, and integration of motor skills like touch, movement, proprioception, and vision. Parents, carers,...
Feeding your Kids a Variety of Different Foods
Getting your children to eat a variety of foods is important because every single food group and each food within that food group gives your child different micro-and macronutrients. No two food items provide the exact same nutrients, and therefore it is important to eat an assortment of foods.