Earthquake in Zipland is the first ever computer game designed to help kids deal with seperated or divorced parents. The game deals with issues indirectly through interactive game play set on a fantasy island. The island is held together by a zipper and is broken in two by an earthquake. Does anyone [...]

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Hsien’s boy is a junk modelling master, check out these superb cardboard robots. Did I say he is only four? I love seeing this level of creativity in kids.

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I spotted the Roll & Rhyme Melody Block back in November, and when asked for a present suggestion from Erin’s aunty, it was the first thing to spring to mind.

It’s made by leapfrog who are currently one of my favorite toy makers. Their toys are fun, educational, well-made and provide plenty of ‘game play’. [...]

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A week or so ago I posted asking for help and inspiration for Erin’s impending first birthday where the theme is to be PINK, and boy is there going to be lots of it.
So here is an update of what we have so far;
Invitations
Pink invites have been bought and sent, I think I may have [...]

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I have written an article at GNMParents on the topic of family nights. Please pop over and check it out, if you want to be really great add a comment and join the conversation. Thanks.

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Erin and I had a spare five minutes so we played a little game which I have called Cups ‘n’ Buttons.
I used stacking cups, but any small tub or dish will do. I took four of the cups and hid a white chocolate button underneath one, mixed them up and let Erin search for [...]

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Michelle has another thirteen creative family activities. Our favourite family activities at the moment are swimming, baking cakes and going to the park. Oh, and Erin loves visiting.

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Scribbit has an excellent hack with some useful links for teaching kids geography.

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As the title suggests, we have decided the time is approaching for Erin to spread her little wings one morning a week and make some buddies.
We have spent the morning enquiring at four nurseries. One was full, and two others have a minimum session requirement….a minimum session requirement?! The nurseries seem to only [...]

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Have fun painting. Here’s some painting inspiration, and a recipe for making paint.
This is the first time Erin has painted without trying to eat the brush. A breakthrough I think

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