Sensory play – pine cones,sensory hoops and shredded plastic

We haven’t done any messy play for about a fortnight for various reasons so this week I wanted to make sure we did some.  The children all enjoy our messy/sensory play sessions and always seem more relaxed afterwards.  Last week one of the packages I received contained some shredded plastic… Read more“Sensory play – pine cones,sensory hoops and shredded plastic”

Win two family day passes for the National Trust Wales

If you have seen my recent post about den building you will know that we are taking part in the National Trust’s 50 things to  before your 11 3/4 campaign.  It’s a fantastic way to get out and enjoying the outdoors.  For more information about the campaign you can visit… Read more“Win two family day passes for the National Trust Wales”

Den building fun and the National Trusts 50 things to do before your 11 3/4 campaign

I don’t think I’ve ever meet a child who hasn’t enjoyed building dens and my children are no exception.  I know I loved building dens all over the place as a child, behind the sofa, under the bed, under the dinning room table, in the garden or even in the… Read more“Den building fun and the National Trusts 50 things to do before your 11 3/4 campaign”

Project 365 – Weeks 18 and 19

It’s really been a busy couple of weeks here which is why I am late posting my last fortnights project 365.   Week 18: Sunday – This morning while I was doing chores the four children were all sat together in the toy room playing harmoniously together.  I love watching this… Read more“Project 365 – Weeks 18 and 19”

Does your child talk to you about their worries?

In a recent survey commissioned by Coilspring games it was revealed that 50% of parents think that their children worry just as much as they did when they were younger.  However worryingly more than a third of parents felt that their children worry more.  18% of parents said that their… Read more“Does your child talk to you about their worries?”

Smart Trike Dream 4 in 1 Trike with Touch Steering Review

The lovely people at Smart Trike recently asked if we would like to try one of their new trikes with Erin.  Having never used one of Smart Trike’s trikes before I jumped at the chance.  A few days later a courier brought an exciting delivery, The Smart Trike Dream 4… Read more“Smart Trike Dream 4 in 1 Trike with Touch Steering Review”