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A new family reality – Ways to survive lockdown with kids

So here we are, smack bang in the middle of a pandemic and many of us on lockdown. There’s fear and panic in the air and uncertainty that has us all freaked out. Schools have closed as I’m sure everything else will too at some point in the very near future.  And so, many of us have found ourselves at home with the kids more than we’re used to, some of us are homeschooling, others are trying to work from home and all of us just want to make it until bedtime. With the help of my readers and social media I’ve put together a quick post on how to keep the kids busy so you can get some shit done, reminders to take care of ourselves and things to do as a family.

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March 14, 2020 by
fine motor skills for kids
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Helping children build fine motor skills

Motor learning results in the ability to perform a skill as a result of practice or experience. In adulthood, we think nothing of picking up a coin we’ve dropped on the ground, tying our shoelaces or writing with a pen, but all of these are learned skills which were built early on in life. Helping your children build their fine motor skills will give them more independence and perform important everyday tasks throughout their life, from writing to dressing themselves, feeding themselves and anything that involves hand movement. Here are some ideas for going about it.

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March 13, 2020 by
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home and design, let's play

Plant pot spray painting

We’ve had one of those big ceramic pots on our veranda for over two years now. Inside is a climbing plant – not sure which kind- that quickly managed to cling onto the wall next to it. So when we decided to spray-paint the pot, we knew we wouldn’t be easy. Turns out it wasn’t that hard at all mainly because we had one of those spray paint handle grips. What a life changer. I have always loved spray painting stuff. Frames, pots, glass jars, ornaments and light fixtures. So I know a good spray paint brand when I see one. Enter Pinty Plus. Oh and they have little ones too. You know, for little hands. 

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July 5, 2019 by
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let's play, Motherhood, on our island

Why we love Little Kickers

James will start preschool in September. This is something that makes me anxious. As the middle child he has a free spirit, to put the description of his character mildly, so confirming to rules and following instructions, I fear, are not his strong suit. So when Little Kickers contacted me about taking James, who will be three next month, to a few weekly classes, I knew it would be the perfect opportunity to ease him into the world of education, independence and group play. The fact that he got a kit with a t-shirt and his name on it was just icing on the cake. 

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May 27, 2019 by
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My favourite easy Easter egg painting ideas for kids

I’ve began planning our annual Easter Egg painting sessions. I’ve researched a couple of ways I think I can get all kids involved, maybe even Danny who is 14 months old. Scroll down to find some inspiring ideas I have collected.

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April 22, 2019 by

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