Spending time in nature can help relieve stress and anxiety, improve your mood, and boost feelings of happiness and wellbeing. While we may try to shelter our children from the news around the world, they can't help but sense our stress and anxiety. What better time than now for both adults and children to reconnect with nature? With this in mind, I've pulled together 10 great nature play at home activities to occupy bored children and help us find some peace in the great outdoors.
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Southport Yacht Club
The Spit is generally known for its more up-market venues, but families can enjoy the luxury lifestyle and views on a budget with a visit to the Southport Yacht Club. Family friendly dining with a kids gated playground? Let's go!
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10 family-friendly random acts of kindness
If you're looking for a way to show your kids how to give back and show kindness this RAOK week, I've put together 10 great ideas for families to do together. Why not take the time to connect a little more as a family, and spread kindness at the same time!?
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Keeping family traditions at Christmas
Making family traditions at Christmas time is one of my favourite things – it really helps us to remember the true spirit of Christmas and not get swept up in the spending of money and general craziness of the season. I've compiled a list of some of my favourite traditions, and am sharing a bit about our family Christmas tradition too.
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The Historic Rivermill
One of our favourite Gold Coast adventures is a visit to the Historic Rivermill! Nestled in the picturesque Mt Nathan Shire, it’s only 10 minutes inland from Nerang and a VERY popular spot with families. The Rivermill is part café, part animal farm and part museum (a small one), meaning it’s a great way to spend a few hours and occupy a variety of age groups.
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Baby sensory at home
My favourite things to do on our days at home in the first 6 months with a new baby were some easy DIY baby sensory activities! Here are some of my favourites.
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‘Teddy bear’s picnic’ First birthday party theme
This was such a fun party to plan, and the teddy bear picnic theme is perfect for a first birthday. With most children this age still crawling, toys on picnic blankets and cuddly teddy bears are perfect! This makes for a great morning or afternoon tea party, and the colours can be easily adapted to suit your taste.
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Favourite apps to make parenting easier
While our parents were largely in the parenting ‘wilderness’ and had to go off advice handed down from well-meaning grandparents of a different generation, parents today are lucky to have access to advice, research and tools - all in the palm of their hand. There are so many great apps developed to help with all elements of parenting and life, these are some of my favourites!
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First birthday gifts for boys
Having two boys I'm often asked for first birthday gift ideas. I love getting things that are sentimental, but also practical! Here I've rounded up some of my favourite first birthday gift ideas in a few price categories, catering for those buying for their son, grandson, nephew, family member or friend!
