Combating Nature-Deficit Disorder!

  Here’s a great article from TweenParent.com about getting out in Nature more. “With exceptions, we are raising a generation of children that don’t embrace nature in the same way that past generations have. There are logistical reasons that are beyond our control and there are others that we can impact. In general, our tweens […]

Why Kids Climb!

Today I am delighted to have as my guest blogger Gill Connell who is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.  Gill is the founder of MOVING SMART, co-author of MOVING TO LEARN, and a teacher of teachers, parents, and young children. Gill is a child development and movement expert, with more than 30 years of experience […]

Outdoor play, mud pies and climbing trees

I used to love taking my kids to the park when they were young and watching them run off to chase our dogs, jump, hide, shout, whistle, climb and explore the natural world. Wrapped up warm with jumpers and wellies they always arrived back home with rosy cheeks, a healthy glow and a big smile. […]

HEALTHY BRAIN DEVELOPMENT OCCURS THROUGH OUTDOOR PLAY

I am always thrilled to read my articles when they are published. This month I am delighted to be interviewed for Psychologies Magazine and you can  find me on page 38 of this month’s issue talking about disciplining children with firm, fair and consistent discipline. Also I was delighted to feature in a Campaign for […]

Outdoor play, mud pies and climbing trees.

  I used to love taking my kids to the park when they were young and watching them run off to chase our dogs, jump, hide, shout, whistle, climb and explore the natural world. Wrapped up warm with jumpers and wellies they always arrived back home with rosy cheeks, a healthy glow and a big […]

Problems in the Playground

Problems in the Playground I was asked by BBC Breakfast News to discuss playground behaviour in schools as a former Deputy Head and as a Parent Coach and Mum. It strikes me that there are two ways to improve playground behaviour. The school needs strategies, techniques and skills for handling conflict and parents need to teach […]