Kids Activities

A happy kid makes a happy parent. And what a better way to make your kids happy than by letting them engage in some outdoor activity? There are endless activities that your kid can engage in. However, some of them tend to do more harm than good. It’s wise to …

Planning your child’s birthday is a fun thing to do but it may feel a little bit stressful if you are struggling to come up with some fun activities to do. While throwing a birthday party at home has its benefits there are so many family friendly activities that you …

Camping with your kids is an extraordinary opportunity for your kids to have a great outdoors experience. Aside from having a great time, kids get the chance to take to spend considerable time getting acquainted with the outdoor environment. Unfortunately, not all parents consider it to be a smart decision …

I am always looking for great ways to interact with my kids and in the process of searching for some fun games I came across Chess. Once upon a time, long long ago, when I was a child, I played chess. I remember chess to be a really fun game …

A birthday is a special occasion that comes just once a year. Kids and family alike wait the entire year to celebrate that special day with family, friends, and relatives. As the big day nears, the excitement of receiving gifts becomes unbearable for the little one! But besides gifts, why …

I have always been interested in the educational toys and games, rather than toys and games that are mindless but fun. I am the type of mom that likes to give my daughter puzzles and books rather than Barbie Dolls. Now that my daughter recently turned 5 years old and …

Toddlers. Generally they are made of equal parts adorableness and unpredictability. Before motherhood, I never knew there were people out there whose composure depended completely upon the color of a juice cup. These same little creatures can be expected to turn down a “yucky” mango but will sneak a slurp …

Get ready mommies, next week a new coloring in app for kids called Coloring Toons is coming out. From what I’ve seen so far about this kids coloring in app really sets it apart from other coloring apps I have come across previously. . So here’s how it works. There …

We know that moms, always being the cautious ones, often feel skeptical about trampolines and the prospect of their kid bouncing on one. Much of it is due to unfounded rumors or exaggerations. It’s only unfortunate that the benefits of trampolines don’t get passed around as often… to the detriment …

Ever since becoming main stream, video games have been controversial parenting topic. Being a kid that grew up desiring a computer so I can play I have participated in this discussion for last 30+ years. First as a child and now as a parent, I have valued video games very …

All children develop speech and language skills at different ages and different speeds – that’s completely normal, and as parents it’s our job to support them in any way we can. There are lots of small things you can do to help kids pick up new words, whether in their …

Nowadays, children’s Christmas lists are more likely to contain the latest gadgets and gizmos than the sort of good old fashioned toys that we used to find hidden under the tree. That’s why it’s such a refreshing change to try and buy something a bit different for your little ones …

Incorporating a substantial mix of fruit and vegetables into your child’s diet can prove challenging at times but there are lots of ways to get around this. Actively involving kids in the process of making the food, and not just the consumption of it, means they will learn how their …

Are you always finding lonely socks lying around? How about putting them to good use and making sock puppets with the kids? They’re so easy to make – you only need a few materials! – and putting them together is sure to bring out your child’s creative side. The fun …

A popular activity that has been around for decades and still tops the list of fun activities for kids is friendship bracelet making, keep reading for easy friendship bracelet instructions. The concept remains the same – make a friendship bracelet and give it to a friend to wear until it …

Make your own bouncy balls with these few ingredients. Easy to do and so much fun! Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Hot Water 1/2 teaspoon Borax 1 tablespoon Maizena 1 tablespoon Glue Food Colouring You will also need some plastic cups and spoons that can get a little messy. Instructions: In a …

Once again I set out to my daughter’s school to show the kids how to make your own slime. I tested this activity on a group of 3 year olds and they loved it. This one can get quite messy *note to self: next time bring spare clothes for myself …

And for our next experiment we tried Erupting Snow Volcanoes. This is a great activity for kids! I took the ingredients needed to my 3 year old daughter’s preschool yesterday and tried it out with her class of 11 kids. What a raging success! Here’s how you do it: Take …

Join Milk Matters on their March for Milk. Milk Matters is a Cape Town based charity organisation that collects and supplies breastmilk to babies deprived of their mothers’ milk, giving them the best possible start to life. In addition, Milk Matters, a registered Non-Profit and Public Benefit Organisation, feels very …

What are the wishes of a 3 year old? I find my daughter incredibly tiring and demanding at this age (3 years old). I believe a lot of her frustration comes from wanting to do her own thing and instead being told what to do and what not to do …