by Celia Hogan | Aug 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
Schema is the technical term for play urges. You know, those times when you ask a young child to stop jumping on the couch, they look you in the eye, but the urge to jump is so great that they keep on jumping…they just can’t help themselves. Or maybe you have gone for...
by Celia Hogan | Jul 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Risky play is a natural element of human development and is essential for a child’s overall development and wellbeing. It is a key part in the fabric of a well-rounded childhood. Taking risks is innate, it comes from within us all. We are born with it, and children...
by Celia Hogan | Mar 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
When I ask people what their fondest play memories were from their childhood, often it’s some type of play in nature. Memories of hut building, mud pies, tree climbing and dams across the stream were some of my favourites and seem to be common themes for many I speak...
by Celia Hogan | May 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
Having the right clothing is essential for having an enjoyable time playing outdoors in the winter. When we are warm, we are happy and able to stay outdoors for longer and make the most of what mother nature has to offer. There are so many benefits for getting...
by Celia Hogan | May 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Rain, rain go away, come again another day! Do you remember singing that as a child? Maybe I am showing my age, but I use to love singing that while playing in the rain. Yet so often I hear people say ‘it’s too wet to go outside’. There’s this great saying; ‘I have...
