How do we foster creativity in our children and in our parenting? Both require space and time. We all need ample time and a sense of abundant space…
Looking for ideas to keep the kids entertained and occupied? HP New Zealand has launched Print, Play and Learn, a free online resource to support families across New…
Egg Cartons are great for crafting. Kids can make so many fun and simple crafts with them. I love the simplicity of this egg carton flower idea. And…
We have LOTS of miniature “ocean animals” toys in our house and I wanted to come up with a creative way for my daughter to play with them.…
The first spring flower craft idea I created was with my class during art and I thought what a great craft to share with our Kiwi Families community. They’re super simple to…
Really? All I can think about is trying to relax while my, generally well-behaved, sproglets run in, out and around the house over the summer holidays. With school…
Professional photographs can’t be beaten. Of course I am biased – I am a professional photographer. And, I need to eat and to pay my bills. But using…
I always find it so inspiring to hear about the way that different families create their lives and this is certainly the case with Siri, Gus and Liv…
My Food Bag’s Cecilia Robinson has used creative thinking to build multiple businesses, and become one of New Zealand’s most successful business women. Cecilia gives us her thoughts…
When a new baby comes into the home it can be a trying time for everyone – including siblings. Sometimes any uncertainty or uneasiness on the sibling’s part…
The kitchen is a fascinating place for children. From pulling the pots and pans out and playing with the wooden spoons, right through the years to being able…
We love getting creative in our family and I believe it is extremely important for children to be able to use their minds and imagination to explore different…
This month’s blog is on “Creative Families”. Right on cue once again the universe provides 🙂 I open up my email and I found this sitting in my…
I love being creative and crafty in all aspects and know how much children crave the stimulation and challenges that especially arts and crafts can create. My two…
My girls are quite creative, I guess they take after their mum in that respect. They both love to colour, but my youngest has recently taken a real…
How often do you take time out of your busy life to think about and plan for the future? When we become parents, our personal and family goals…
In line with my holistic approach to babies, I am a firm believer in being led by the baby rather than a current way of thinking by any…
Most of us think a child’s tendency to be creative is predetermined at birth by genetics but it can also be strongly influenced, both positively and negatively by…
If you or your children are spending lots of time sitting, you are all at risk of becoming a “couch potato”. Nearly one in three kiwis is overweight…
To use the old adage “Spring has Sprung”…well almost….it still feels a tad wintery around here in the Hutt Valley, but the Tui are out and the Kowhai…
Humans are physical creatures. Our bodies matter to us, and they matter to God – we’re not just pure spirit. This month, if you’re looking for ways to…
Well, creativity coupled with sustainability is one of my favourite subjects as when we learn to awaken our family’s creativity, wonderful things will happen: you’ll make meaningful connections…
This is my first blog post as a new mum and I can honestly say that it has changed my life! I expected my day-to-day routines to change…