Parents need to watch out for common plant with harmful sap that ‘can cause serious burns’
The Giant Hogweed can grow up to a maximum of 12ft or up to 5m in height with clumps of white flowers Parents are being warned to watch out for Giant Hogweed this summer due to the toxicity of its sap when exposed to sunshine. The weather has been improving over the past few weeks […]
3 years ago
Lockdown fun: 10 nature activities to keep kids busy (and out in fresh air)
In Norway, where I come from, kids spend a lot of time outdoors. Like – a lot. Even in the middle of winter – when the temperatures are well below freezing – schools and creches ask that children come in dressed in layers and outdoor gear so that they can spend as much of the […]
6 years ago
Lockdown life: how to make sure your child is getting enough Vitamin D
How to stay healthy while staying at home. As a result of the varying degrees of self-isolation at the moment, you and your children may be getting less sun on the skin than usual. Vitamin D from the sun plays a hugely important part in both pregnancy and in a child’s development. It’s a vital […]
6 years ago
Toddlers are spending less than 3 hours per week outside a new study has found
Being a Scandi parent in Ireland, I find myself being a little obsessive about making sure my kids spend as much time as possible outdoors. Mostly because I find myself being surprised at how much less time is being spent outdoors by families here than back home in Norway. For instance, when my little girl […]
7 years ago
Is ‘Nature Deficit-Disorder’ The Greatest Health Risk To Modern Kids?
Generally speaking, I have to talk myself into taking the kids outdoors. I know that sounds terrible, but it is something I genuinely have to work on. My brain says, “They’re fine, they’ve been running around the house all morning. Get the crafts box out for an hour and that’ll be a nice change in […]
11 years ago
Daddy Day Care: Give Mum A Break And Head Out With The Kids On Sunday
Planning on giving the mum in your life the gift of peace this Mothers Day while you take the kids out? First of all – YES to your plan, I wholeheartedly approve. A few hours alone to read a book, have a bath, get to the nail bar (or the BAR-bar) or even just to […]
11 years ago