Keen for adventure but dreading the chaotic clean-up? The key is to anticipate messes and pack accordingly so you can stay relaxed while your child immerses themselves in the natural world.
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Risky play is essential for children’s growth, allowing them to test boundaries, develop resilience, and build critical thinking skills. Here’s how to embrace the benefits of risky play while keeping safety in mind and regulating your own responses.
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To help families embrace mindful movement, we’ve created a free, downloadable guide featuring animal yoga poses inspired by iconic Australian wildlife.
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Emotional co-regulation, the interactive process where parents or caregivers guide children in managing their feelings, plays a crucial role in a child’s emotional development. But it’s not just about calming them down in the moment—it’s about teaching lifelong skills that lay the foundation for mental well-being, resilience, and self-regulation.
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Each time a child steps onto uneven terrain, their body is learning. The tiny adjustments their muscles and joints make help build strength, coordination, and self-awareness, while their brain works to process the sensory feedback.
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Creating a nature journal with your child is a wonderful way to encourage curiosity, creativity, and a deeper connection to the natural world. Plus, we're sharing our 6 favourite SEQ sensory walks for you to explore!
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Whether it’s a simple game of hide and seek or a more structured activity like a scavenger hunt, outdoor play with kids of all ages is a fantastic way to foster social skills, build friendships, and cultivate a love for nature that will last a lifetime.
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This simple, fun craft is a great way to teach your children about nature, encourage their creativity, and enjoy some quality time together. Plus, once your feeder is complete, your backyard will be buzzing with life!
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The act of making damper—from gathering ingredients to cooking over a fire—brings together a mix of practical skills, creativity, and a sense of accomplishment. Plus, it’s an experience your kids will treasure forever.
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Fire has been a fundamental part of human existence for thousands of years. This deep-rooted connection is still within us, and for children, learning to harness and control fire can be a profoundly empowering experience.
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Nature is a gentle, nurturing force that supports the healthy development of children of all ages, including babies and toddlers.
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Creating leaf lanterns is a wonderful, hands-on activity that combines the beauty of nature with the magic of light. This craft project is perfect for children, offering an opportunity to explore the outdoors, express creativity, and enjoy a cozy, illuminated reward for their efforts. Here’s a detailed guide on how to make leaf lanterns with children.
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It’s no secret that children need immersive experiences in nature to thrive. But here's the thing - Nature needs children, too. But children are spending less time outdoors than ever before, with alarming consequences for their wellbeing.
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In a dynamic and fast-paced world, it's crucial for children to have strong role models who can inspire and guide them through life's challenges. Join resident survival expert Rick J Petersen for a survival skills camp the kids will love!
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Wondering how to entice your child off-screen these holidays? We’ve got just the thing for you! Read on to learn more about our newest school holiday adventure play workshop and why your child will love it. (Hint: it involves Minecraft!)
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Talking to children about death can be a delicate task, but it's an essential part of their understanding of the world around them. Unlike sanitised environments, the outdoors introduces kids to the life cycle firsthand, allowing them to witness the natural processes of birth, growth, decay, and renewal.
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In a world where consumerism often reigns supreme, finding meaningful ways to celebrate our children's birthdays while avoiding the excess can feel like a daunting task. Enter the nature play birthday party!
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Every family has a story - and every story led them to the forest, back to our roots, back to a village which is centred around the wellbeing of our children. There’s a reason why it takes a village to raise a child.
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Forest school is one of those places where the hectic hustle of modern life drops away, as the wild becomes a backdrop for creating beautiful memories with your little ones. Check out our quick list of how forest school can help you slow down childhood this summer.
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That’s a wrap on our summer school holiday programs! Join me as I reflect on the last six weeks and the wonderful times we’ve shared with Wildlings in the forest.
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