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As we think back to our childhoods, most of us have fond memories of playing outdoors – the exhilaration of climbing trees, discovering hidden trails, or the joyous afternoons spent on a Single Swing. These often taken-for-granted experiences hold immense power and significance for our children’s mental development and overall …

In a world where technology is constantly at our fingertips, it can be difficult get kids to do activities don’t involve screens. However, there are plenty of fun and engaging options to encourage a break from technology. Here are some screen free activities for kids to enjoy: Arts and Crafts …

Children from varying ages are affected by bullying, particularly those who come from areas which are deprived of ideal resources which positively impact a child’s development. That is why through its Siyasizana initiative, SASKO aims to restore over 1000 playgrounds in South Africa by 2024. The goal is to help …

Backyard games are a simple yet fun way of keeping your kids physically active. And after receiving an excellent response for DIY yard games, we have put together five fun backyard games that require little to no need for any arts and crafts, perfect for quick playdates. Red Light, Yellow …

Tracy Williams, successful entrepreneur, Head of Sales and Operations at Rolux and mom of twins, has some ideas on getting your kids to ditch their screens this December and dirty their hands in the garden instead. It’s every parent’s greatest challenge in the digital age – balancing children’s screen time …

More than 20 years ago, Somerset College learners undertook the school’s first Trek. The advantages observed highlighted the importance of outdoor learning and the school, based in Somerset West, now offers dedicated experiences for all age groups from Grade 1 to Grade 11. Why Outdoor Education? A number of studies …

When we go away as a family our goal is to find a place to spend time in nature, so when my husband found 22 Waterfalls online and asked me to book I was on it so fast! Judging by the photos online it looked incredible – read my 22 …

Hiking is one of the best ways to embrace the nature.  It is good for your health, both physically and mentally. Hiking with a group of friends may also help you build up good relationships. If you’re a beginner, a lot of unexpected things might happen on the trail. How …

Playing outdoors and being active in nature is essential for the health and general well-being of your kids. Anything that you can do to encourage your child to spend more time in nature is well worth looking at. If you are looking for a super special gift for a child …

Good parenting involves protecting your children from possible situations that can bring harm to them. Therefore, it is your ultimate responsibility as a parent to educate your children so that they can know how to respond to an emergency. This involves empowering them with basic survival skills. Since kids love …

Every parent wants to make sure they’ve done everything possible to ensure their child’s security. But children’s ideas of fun unfortunately don’t always match up with parental safety ideals. With their limitless curiosity and seemingly unending energy levels, this can sometimes lead to more dangerous situations, especially when the outdoors …

Children need games to develop their motor, cognitive and social skills, learn to establish rules through dialogue and negotiation while developing their body and mind, as well as training skills such as balance, precision, strength, spatial orientation or rhythm. On the other hand, games also contribute in children to form …

Choosing a first birthday present for your child should be loads of fun for you. My personal feeling is gifts that encourage outdoor play are always a terrific choice. Playing in nature is so good for children and there are so many stimulating toys that you can choose from that …

Camping is something I believe every family should do with their kids. When I was growing up almost every family holiday we went camping. My parents would bring their caravan and we would also set up some tents. There is just something so special about camping when you are a …

The goal of parenting is to bring up healthy and well-rounded individuals, who live cooperatively in society. In the last few years, there has been a worrisome increase in Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD) among kids. Children can’t seem to process the input from their sensory organs. We were taught about …