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Its family weekend so a chance to do something different. When was the last time you did something for the first time? It has been a joy watching my grandchildren do their firsts, first birthday cake smash, first walk in the park. First words. So be creative this weekend and think of something that wouldContinue reading “Family Fun”

Birds need drinking water to maintain a healthy metabolism to stay warm and hydrated. They need it for bathing to keep their feathers in top insulating condition and keep them waterproof. So put out a bowl of water near your bird feeder today and see how they react. If you are able add a heaterContinue reading “Family Fun Day – Looking after birds in the winter.”

Self-regulation is the ability to understand and manage your behavior and your reactions to feelings and things happening around you. It includes being able to: regulate reactions to strong emotions like frustration, excitement, anger and embarrassment and to calm down after something exciting or upsetting. They are skills that need to be learnt and some takeContinue reading “Family Fun Day- stay calm and carry on!”

Using everyday items from the kitchen pretend to make a meal. Collect items on a walk such as sticks and stones and leaves and make a garden. Using recycled cartons and wooden spoons make drums and shakers and make music. Use your imagination and as a family demonstrate to your children how they can useContinue reading “Family Fun Friday Imaginative play”

Winter so far this year has been cold and wet. Brighten your day by purchasing and planting spring bulbs. Find a couple of idea here:-

Families come in many shapes and sizes these days. One of my favorite old movies “You’ve Got Mail” highlighted a blended family when actor Tom Hanks as the adult is shopping with his half brother who is 4 years old, and an Aunt who is 11 years. Research today your family and connect via emailContinue reading “Connect with Family!”

Join your neighbors for coffee and a chat at 9.30am today( Eastern time) The zoom connection will be sent via email to all who provide an email address using the contact page here

How about some quiet time after the busy visiting of the season today. Find some puzzles, or read a book either on your own or together. Make a comfy corner if you don’t already have one with those extra pillows and blankets we all have around the house. Also enjoy a nice warm cup ofContinue reading “Rainy Day Ideas For Family Fun”

Join your neighbors for coffee and a chat at 9.30am today( Eastern time) The zoom connection will be sent via email to all who provide an email address using the contact page here

How about getting out and enjoying some winter fun today? Skating on an outside rink can be lots of fun and don’t forget the hot chocolate afterwards as a drink of try this as a dip Hot Cocoa Cheesecake Dip Recipe