Tag: nature
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Children can be risk assessors too…
‘Be Careful’ is a phrase that has become all too common in parent-child relationships. Of course we want our children to be safe, to not get hurt and ensure that… Read more
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Playground vs Playspaces
When deciding on new locations for our Mud Pies Nature Playgroups we search for simple nature spaces in local neighbourhoods. The ideal location is somewhere close to where families live so… Read more
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Transferable Skills for Kids
‘Transferable skills’ is a term usually reserved for recruitment agencies or people seeking employment. As a parent who is part of the Mud Pies Nature Playgroup community, I see that… Read more
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Finding a Place to Play
[cmsms_row][cmsms_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsms_text animation_delay=”0″] “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play really is the work of… Read more
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Screen Time Overload (for adults)
[cmsms_row][cmsms_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsms_text] The last three weeks have been an exciting ride – working together with my close friend and colleague to set up, refine and then launch Educated by Nature… Read more
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Love the Prickles: Build Resilience
This week I was fortunate once again to be able to visit my friend and mentor, Dr Rev Anna Killigrew of Koora Retreat Centre, on the edge of Boorabbin National… Read more
