What are Open Ended Toys?
May13 Children have imaginations and an intrinsic driving force to play. Open ended toys are exactly that – open to interpretation, direction and have no set intention for use. I will caveat this post by saying that toys, especially an abundance of toys, are not essential. Simply providing children with access 
How to make a Rainbow Finger Labyrinth
May04 Guest Blog Post by Melinda from Deer and Fawns. Made by tracing our Rainbow breathing printable available in our free 5 day mindfulness challenge. Materials -Air Dry Clay (A whole 500g block for the one pictured. More for a thicker labyrinth)-Rolling Pin-Baking paper-Water-Rainbow Labyrinth template-Small tumbled gems-Paint & varnish (optional)-Knife Method Lay out 
Plan, Create and Build an Outside Play Kitchen
Apr28 Stuck for something to do while in isolation? Do you want to promote engrossed play? Do you want to foster learning? Do you want your children to connect with nature instead of the internet? Or are you a teacher wanting to get your teeth stuck in to something when you return 
How to Encourage Independent Play
Apr22 There are many factors that contribute to a child’s ability to play independently. This is something that is important for the child as much as it is important for the parent. Play is a child’s opportunity to process their experiences and It is how they communicate, process, rationalise, problem solve 
5 Top Ways to Encourage Mindfulness at Home
Apr16 The aim of mindfulness isn’t to rid our lives of feelings all together. Nor is the aim of mindfulness to be present 100% of the time. Instead, mindfulness gives us the space of mind to allow these feelings in when they present themselves, to sit with and hold them and 
How Does Mindfulness Help?
Apr08 Mindfulness and talk about being present has been popularised everywhere. As a counsellor I strongly advocate for mindfulness-based practices – but what does this actually mean for parents seeking to infuse this in amongst daily realities. As I write this blog post, we are in the midst of the coronavirus 
Talk to children about COVID-19 (or anything else!)
Mar16 The current COVID-19 pandemic is impacting families worldwide. As our children are exposed to news, media and they overhear conversations at home or school, it is important to acknowledge their experience and offer support. It can be difficult to know how to approach the issue. Here are some tips for 
5 Play Therapy Themes + Nurturing Play at Home
Feb19 There is an ever-emerging amount of evidence that demonstrates that play is the default language of children. It is how they communicate, process, rationalise, problem solve and make sense of their internal worlds. As an adult, we may talk to a friend, family member or perhaps a counsellor or psychologist, 
Why we should infuse mindfulness into our lives
Feb01 We are neurologically wired to look for threats. This response is activated outside of our consciousness and you may have heard it referred to as the ‘fight, flight, freeze’ response. We live in a world where we largely live unconsciously. We have constant stimulation, phone notifications and access to information 
The Foundations for Intention Setting
Jan19 The welcoming of a new year sees many set resolutions for change. For some this may include goals that focus on the extrinsic – the attainment of material possessions, career progression or perhaps some measure of wealth. If you are new to the idea of intention setting, I encourage you
Children have imaginations and an intrinsic driving force to play. Open ended toys are exactly that – open to interpretation, direction and have no set intention for use. I will
Guest Blog Post by Melinda from Deer and Fawns. Made by tracing our Rainbow breathing printable available in our free 5 day mindfulness challenge. Materials -Air Dry Clay (A whole 500g block for
Stuck for something to do while in isolation? Do you want to promote engrossed play? Do you want to foster learning? Do you want your children to connect with nature
There are many factors that contribute to a child’s ability to play independently. This is something that is important for the child as much as it is important for the
Mindfulness and talk about being present has been popularised everywhere. As a counsellor I strongly advocate for mindfulness-based practices – but what does this actually mean for parents seeking to
The current COVID-19 pandemic is impacting families worldwide. As our children are exposed to news, media and they overhear conversations at home or school, it is important to acknowledge their
There is an ever-emerging amount of evidence that demonstrates that play is the default language of children. It is how they communicate, process, rationalise, problem solve and make sense of
We are neurologically wired to look for threats. This response is activated outside of our consciousness and you may have heard it referred to as the ‘fight, flight, freeze’ response.
The welcoming of a new year sees many set resolutions for change. For some this may include goals that focus on the extrinsic – the attainment of material possessions, career
