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Why our children need nature so much!

Why our children need nature so much!

  In the article below, Richard Louv, author of many books on the topic, including "The Nature Principle" and co-founder of the "Children & Nature Network" explores why the connection between children and...

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Why our children need nature so much!

  In the article below, Richard Louv, author of many books on the topic, including "The Nature Principle" and co-founder of the "Children & Nature Network" explores why the connection between children and...

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"Plastic shrubs & fake grass just won't cut it!"

"Plastic shrubs & fake grass just won't cut it!"

Mounting evidence links increasing childhood shortsightedness with lack of real outdoor time. This article explored the issue of childcare centres that are swapping real outdoor space for 'fake outdoors' ......

"Plastic shrubs & fake grass just won't cut it!"

Mounting evidence links increasing childhood shortsightedness with lack of real outdoor time. This article explored the issue of childcare centres that are swapping real outdoor space for 'fake outdoors' ......

"Turn it off, please!" - dealing with "Techno-Tantrum"

"Turn it off, please!" - dealing with "Techno-T...

You may know the scene....when your otherwise well-adjusted child has a meltdown when we ask for our smartphone to be handed over, or the TV to be switched off. Loved this...

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"Turn it off, please!" - dealing with "Techno-T...

You may know the scene....when your otherwise well-adjusted child has a meltdown when we ask for our smartphone to be handed over, or the TV to be switched off. Loved this...

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Do you stop playing as you get old? ...or do you get old as you stop playing!

Do you stop playing as you get old? ...or do yo...

'We don't stop playing because we get old, we get old because we stop playing'  - George Bernard Shaw We loved this concept at PuzzleTrails HQ so thought we'd share.Get...

Do you stop playing as you get old? ...or do yo...

'We don't stop playing because we get old, we get old because we stop playing'  - George Bernard Shaw We loved this concept at PuzzleTrails HQ so thought we'd share.Get...

How can you get your kids out walking?

How can you get your kids out walking?

Sometimes getting kids out walking needs diversionary tactics! Never ask “shall we go for a walk”!  Ask “who wants to have an adventure in the forest”......In less interesting bits, see...

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How can you get your kids out walking?

Sometimes getting kids out walking needs diversionary tactics! Never ask “shall we go for a walk”!  Ask “who wants to have an adventure in the forest”......In less interesting bits, see...

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7 Things to Say to Boost Your Child’s Self Esteem

7 Things to Say to Boost Your Child’s Self Esteem

Self-esteem means liking who you are, and feeling like you’re “ok”. Having high levels of self-esteem is correlated with better outcomes in life – especially for our children. Kids with...

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7 Things to Say to Boost Your Child’s Self Esteem

Self-esteem means liking who you are, and feeling like you’re “ok”. Having high levels of self-esteem is correlated with better outcomes in life – especially for our children. Kids with...

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