Recent research out of the Royal Children’s Hospital delivered some good news – most parents (94%) recognise the benefits of play for a child’s physical, wellbeing and brain development. Good news for those of us in the business of raising happy, healthy humans. We know that a child’s physical, wellbeing and brain development continues well […]
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Recent research out of the Royal Children’s Hospital delivered some good news — 94 per cent of parents recognise the benefits of play for a child’s physical, wellbeing and brain development. Good news for those of us in the business of raising happy, healthy humans. We know that a child’s physical, wellbeing and brain development
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As I was preparing to send our kids off for a new school year, I had in mind that this article should encourage and remind adults how beneficial walking and riding to school is for kids. It offers so many social, emotional and physical benefits and I delight in reading the newest research demonstrating these
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The summer break is a perfect opportunity to experience the joy of blue space – coasts, rivers, lakes. Most of us who grew up around salt water hold fond memories of the smells associated with it. These smells can instantly transport a stressed adult mind back to feelings of childhood freedom with fresh winds and
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The summer break is a perfect opportunity to experience the joy of blue space — coasts, rivers, lakes. Most of us who grew up around salt water hold fond memories of the smells associated with it. These smells can instantly transport a stressed adult mind back to feelings of childhood freedom with fresh winds and
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We are staring down the beginning of another long summer holidays and I’m wondering if other parents and carers are feeling like me – a bit out of form when it comes to making the most of a summer with the kids. After a few years of restrictions, last summer resembling an inferno, and the
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by Kelsie Prabawa-Sear We are staring down the beginning of another long summer holiday and I’m wondering if other parents and carers are feeling like me — a bit out of form when it comes to making the most of summer with the kids. After a few years of restrictions, last summer resembling an inferno,
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The team at Nature Play WA are delighted to announce the appointment of our new CEO, Dr Kelsie Prabawa-Sear, who comes to us after an incredibly competitive recruitment process, that saw a large field of strong candidates vying for the role. In this blog, Kelsie shares her thoughts on her new role, her plans for
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