A collection of our favourite topics on parenting and play

Baby Gift Guide

Baby Gift Guide

Toys are special to children. They not only teach our children about the world and themselves, they also communicate values. Because of this, I try...

10 Reasons Why We Love NUBO

Have you seen the popular meme “How To Be A Mom in 2019: Make sure your children's academic, emotional, psychological, mental, spiritual, physical,...

Birthday Traditions

Birthdays form part of our best memories of childhood. What's most special are our traditions. Here are some ways we celebrate kid's birthdays in o...

The Languages of Love

Years ago, I read a book called the five languages of love by Dr. Gary Chapman. It describes the five ‘love languages’, in how different people exp...

Why we love our Wobbel

It’s no secret that we love our Wobbel. It is a truly beautiful and versatile toy that invites children to create with endless possibilities...

Sustainable Living With Kids

When I talk to my kids about our world, I tell them “the world is big and round, it’s made of land and water, and there are lots of people, animals...

How to Avoid Toy Clutter

I love the way our toys look like pieces of art! In fact, most of the toys we own are works of art created by toy artisans that share our values of...

Raising Creative Geniuses!

Do you ever wonder what your children will grow up to be like? Whether they will be hardworking, honest, optimistic, confident, resilient or creati...

Fewer Toys Improves Quality of Play

Researchers at the University of Toledo published a study on the influence of number of toys on children’s play environment. The study concluded w...

The Best Wooden Blocks and Stages of Block Play

One of the most common questions I get from parents is "which set of blocks to choose?". A good set of blocks is an investment that will last a lon...

Designing a Minimalist Playroom

Today, I thought I’d share my favourite ideas for creating a play space. We had the idea to create a playroom after we found out we were expecting ...

Preparing Your Child For A New Baby

A lot of friends seem to be having their second babies recently. It’s not a matter of easier or harder but just different when you have two. I felt...

Children's Books About Diversity

Children's books celebrating diversity promotes social and emotional learning, which is an important part of early learning. Here are my top picks....