Winter Play Space tour
Welcome to our Winter play space tour. Each season, we rotate our toys, books and resources to celebrate the months ahead. It’s a simple way to learn about the seasonal changes in nature at an age appropriate level. Whilst we also do plenty of seasonal activities, our Winter play space allows the children to explore […]
A Halloween themed play space for Preschoolers
A Halloween themed play space is a fun way to acknowledge the events often celebrated during the Autumn months, without it being too creepy for the youngest members of your household. The simple ideas featured in this blog post are ideal for children aged 5 and upwards. As a super-fan of the Autumn season, I […]
Autumn Play Space Tour
Welcome to our Autumn play space tour. Each season, we rotate our toys, books and resources to celebrate the months ahead. It’s a simple way to learn about the seasonal changes in nature at an age appropriate level. Whilst we also do plenty of seasonal activities, our Autumn play space allows the children to explore […]
A Beginners Guide to Gardening with Kids
When we first moved to Vienna almost 5 years ago, I honestly didn’t think much to our little rooftop garden. Having grown used to a huge backyard in Australia, the space on top of our apartment seemed tiny. However, the global pandemic gave me a brand new perspective, especially when all of the parks were […]
Be a Sustainable Parenting Role Model with These 10 Simple yet Effective Changes
I am writing this post not as an expert in sustainability, but as a mother of three striving to become more sustainable. If you’ve been reading my content for a while, you will know that I am a huge believer in starting where you are at. Small changes inevitably lead to big results over time. […]
Summer Play Space Tour
Our home is our little sanctuary and I love nothing more than curating a play space that my children can spend hours playing imaginary games in. I first realised the true importance of space when we began our life as expats. My husbands career means that we travel to different countries every couple of year […]
Play Spaces: so much more than an Instagram trend
As I scroll through Instagram and Pinterest, I can’t help but notice that the majority of play spaces I see look like they are straight out of a magazine shoot. They are perfectly curated with on-trend colour schemes and to be perfectly frank with you, it looks like a child has never set foot within […]
10 Must Have Open-Ended Toys for the Play Space
If you currently struggle to get your child to play independently, then you might need to take a look at the toys you have on offer in the play space because the more open-ended toys you have in the play space, the better. Here’s why: Open-Ended Toys v’s Battery Operated Toys I’m going to start […]
Quick and Easy Toy Rotation Guide: 8 Tips on How to Get Started
If you have young children, you’ve probably heard of the term ‘toy rotation’ before from educators and parenting influencers. But are they actually worth while or simply as passing trend? Why you should adopt a toy rotation process at home: Children need the time and space to be able to get really stuck into play. […]
5 Reasons why a well organised Montessori home environment is crucial for toddlers and preschoolers
Life in the early years of parenthood can be tough and unpredictable. But a well organised home environment can help you to create a sanctuary space that helps the flow of everyday family life. For the last nine years, I have lived my life as an expat. I had two of my three children […]