It’s Mental Health Week This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. Here’s a very brief look at what the latest research shows us about the…
adminMay 7, 2019
heat image of shade cooling by urban trees Woods are cool Trees help provide local environmental cooling in two ways: by providing shade, and through…
adminJuly 25, 2018
Tell me a story Recently I've been experimenting with making and using story stones. They are a fantastic way of engaging children in story-telling, and…
adminFebruary 28, 2018
Waterproof clothing is a bit of a minefield. It’s particularly fraught for us because if a child doesn’t have adequate waterproofs then they can get…
adminSeptember 14, 2017
You’re off to Great Places! Today is your day, Your mountain is waiting, So….get on your way! Dr Seuss More risky business Difficulties, mistakes and…
adminMay 24, 2017
Risky business Recently two things happened that have got me thinking about risk. Firstly, I had a telephone call from a very worried mother who…
adminApril 26, 2017
“I’m bored.” “I have nothing to do.” I would bet real money that no parent reading those two statements can avoid either a rueful smile…
adminFebruary 20, 2017