A guide to Kiwi slang
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A beginner’s guide to Te Reo Māori
Te Reo Māori is New Zealand’s second language and, although few non-Māori New Zealanders speak it fluently, it’s a bi-cultural society and Te Reo words are often used interchangeably with English in e ...
Churchill Travel Information
Churchill travel information: Everything you need to know to plan your trip to Churchill, Canada! Churchill travel information: ...
Visiting Kakadu National Park with children
Guest Post Many thanks to Brian Gadsby from Gadsventure for writing such an informative post on visiting Kakadu National Park with children. All text ...
Racism in South Africa
Age 8, I was set an assignment at school to write to someone who inspired me. I wrote to Nelson Mandela (and received a reply!). Unfortunately, I d ...
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Discover ten educational theories, their varied approaches to curriculum and what each education philosophy has to offer. Montessori vs Waldorf vs Charlotte Mason vs Unschooling and more.
11 Tips for travelling while pregnant
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The Pros and Cons of Worldschooling
If you’re considering worldschooling as an educational approach, your core family philosophy and way of life, you may have lots of questions about whether it really is going to be right for your f ...
The Rhythms and Routines of a Worldschooling Family
What does life look like for a worldschooling family? What are the daily and weekly rhythms and routines of a world schooling family? Can children possibly thrive away from the over-scheduled norms of ...
Homeschooling a preschooler
An annual plan for early years home education. Ideas and intentions for parents looking to organise their thoughts on homeschooling a preschooler.
You don’t need the most expensive kit to take a great photo, but a little knowledge goes a long way! Whether you’re heading off on safari, hoping to capture the Northern Lights or just want to take some special portraits of your family and travel companions, some great photos help you capture the memory. I hope you find some helpful tips in my articles.
Zero waste food storage: Packing for picnics
When we’re travelling for extended periods, I tend to pack a picnic lunch for us most days (eating out every day gets expensive but we don’t want to have to come back to wherever we’re staying to prep ...
Eco-Friendly Sun Protection
With the school summer holidays fast approaching in the Northern Hemisphere and sunny days with high UV exposure continuing year-round in the Southern Hemisphere, I thought it a good opportunity to wr ...
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The Complete Guide to Flying with Kids
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