10 fun ways to keep the kids entertained outdoors over the Easter break
Outdoor play is VITAL to kids.
3 years ago
Study finds that children that go camping are happier and do better academically
Do your kids love to be outdoors? If they are it could lead to a lot of success for them academically down the line. Studies have found that children who go camping and spend more time in nature are more likely to excel in school and be happier. Even though I’m a city kid I […]
4 years ago
Here’s how your kids can learn about the importance of Irish nature in a fun and interactive way
Brought to you by Applegreen This biodiversity initiative is helping raise awareness in primary schools across the country of the vast variety of species that are native to Ireland… We all know just how important environmental awareness is these days, but helping your kids learn more about Irish biodiversity isn’t easy. Thankfully, Applegreen have just […]
4 years ago
10 fun (and creative) things to do with all the conkers your kids have picked
It’s one of those things that just scream autumn to me. We are lucky enough to live right beside the beautiful Marlay Park in Dublin, and every autumn, my children and I – and often a whole collection of their little friends too – will spend hours upon hours collecting conker on our many, many […]
4 years ago
Sky is releasing a new three-part documentary about sharks that we’re ready to sink our teeth into
Why do we love sharks so much? We’ve been told all the grisly horror stories, we’ve seen Jaws (and, admittedly, all the sequels) – we’ve been told over and over that they’re the killing machines of the deep. So why are we so fascinated by them? To be honest, growing up with Shark Week probably […]
6 years ago
Author Emma Jane Lesson has released free home-school help on her website
Great news for parents. While the kids have their Easter break from remote school work at the moment, with lock down lasting until at least May 5, there’s a lot more home schooling to do. Both my husband and I are still working from home, so between our own work and helping our kids through […]
6 years ago