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Top tips on connecting with nature to improve your mental health

Thank you Amal, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist from @playcubs for writing this blog. Children learn best through multi-sensory activities and experiences which is why The Wildlife Trust’s ‘30 Days Wild’ challenge is a fun way to learn about nature. You can help your child expand their speech and language skills as they explore new green areas, hunt for insects and mini beasts and learn about the changing weather and seasons. You may have heard the expression “Play is a child’s work”. This means that there are so many skills children learn while playing. Here’s our top 3 nature-based activities:...

Thank you Snéhal (mommy.snippets) for sharing this beautiful poem. This morning we went for a walk in the woods. Just you and me after what seemed like ages. You were enamoured by the way in which the trees embraced each other, by how the wildflowers smiled happily as we sauntered across, by how the sun shone through the foliage as if it were a spotlight. We spoke about the Gruffalo and his friends. We also spoke about the Tales of Acornwood. Your voice attained a slight quiver as you were overcome with pure excitement. You began hunting for bugs and...

If it's been raining where you are you could have a go at puddle jumping!