“You’ll have so much joy watching them create beautiful and creative pictures.” Ashley Lipman | If your child’s getting bored with doing the same thing every weekend, you should give them a new project to work on. We all own smartphones that have high-quality cameras that your kids can use for some fun. When children … Continued
“No one is born a great cook, one learns by doing.” Julia Child | Cooking is a great activity to do as a family, and by introducing your children to cuisine when they’re young, you’re giving them a crucial life skill that also provides lots of enjoyment. So, when and how should you introduce your kids to … Continued
The global pandemic of COVID-19 has seen our worlds change rapidly. During these unprecedented times we find ourselves having to adjust to new ways of working. The video below, is our guide to support you through this time using Habyts. As always, we would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions on any resources or … Continued
Thought 2017 was a great year for tv on Netflix? Think again! 2018 looks set to be equally impressive, with Netflix pledging $8 billion for new shows debuting this year. But that got us thinking. While tv shows come with age ratings, kids seldom pay attention to them. And all the while, online streaming services … Continued
In cupboards, closets and charity shops the length and breadth of the country, board games gather dust. In the wake of smartphones and tablets, today’s kids are losing interest in board games. That’s according to a recent survey which found 73% of parents regularly played board games as kids, but only 44% of their kids do … Continued
“When travelling with someone, take large doses of patience and tolerance with your morning coffee.”— Helen Hayes (Now double it if you have kids – Habyts). The family getaway. Nothing but relaxing, family bonding and sunshine to look forward to….HA. We wish. To future parents, please note that family trips away will now consist of … Continued
We’ve all been guilty of it. You just need two minutes to yourself to get the washing up done so you give your child your tablet to play on. Or you’re out and about and they won’t stop nagging you until you hand over your phone. It’s ok, we’ve all been there. No one prepared … Continued
“Play is the way kids try the world on for size and imagine their place in it” – Raffi Why is it that everything feels so choreographed these days? Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE routine. It gives me structure – a way of organising my life – day-in-day-out. And it’s great for kids! You can find out … Continued
What do you do with that one child that simply refuses to do anything that isn’t to do with their screens? Well, as Noel Janis-Norton tells us, it’s not just about screens. The angry resistance that your child is showing can often be a result of the parent-child relationship. So, what can you do to … Continued
We tend to overly complicate our kids’ lives in this modern world. From scheduled playdates to structured activities to meticulously planned-out road trips, we’ve forgotten the beauty of puttering around our own homes and neighborhoods finding imaginative things to do to pass the time. According to the American Association of Pediatrics, in their 2007 study on … Continued