Great Ways to Build Resilience in your Children

April 3, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

A picture of a young boy building resilience as a superhero

Some kids never seem to have a care in the world, while others can be anxious even at the best of times. Given the current state of our world, there’s plenty for any child to worry about. These are our top tips to build resilience amongst your family during unprecedented times. The world is a […]

Why mindfulness is important for your children (and you!)

March 27, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

A picture of a child on a bed contemplating mindfulness

When the world is overwhelming and even the kids are feeling it alongside you, it’s a great time to focus on what’s important with these mindfulness activities and apps. Being stuck at home with children can be a little stressful, especially now during the coronavirus pandemic when most of us don’t have a choice. Kids […]

Reassurance Quotes

March 20, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

A picture of a mother talking to her child about coronavirus

We’re all living in trying times right now with COVID-19. Many kids will be frightened, so here are some ways to talk to them about the coronavirus pandemic. Coronavirus (or COVID-19) has the world in a state of unease and uncertainty—you don’t need us to tell you that. You also don’t need a bunch of […]

Classroom for Improvement

March 4, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

Children can be champions of positive environmental change by suggesting these ideas at school to create a more sustainable classroom. A sustainable classroom can provide so many benefits to not only the environment but also students and teachers. In a previous article, we wrote about how students can bring a sustainable touch to the way […]

The School of Sustainability

February 25, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

A picture of an apple that looks like the Earth

Encouraging children to have a sustainable school life can be tricky. Here are some tips to help make them green all day long. Sustainable school life is not really a parent’s responsibility, right? You just have to get them clothed, fed and at school on time; the teachers and staff can take care of everything […]

Look Who’s Talking

February 6, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

A family engaging in after school conversation

Is after school conversation with your child a tricky prospect? Here’s why it’s important to make the effort, and some great questions to get the banter going. An after school conversation with your child may seem like a daunting prospect. You’ve navigated the hectic school pick up, you’re tired, your child is tired, and all […]

Homework it Out

January 28, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

Struggling with kids not doing homework? Try a few of our ideas to see if you can get them back into a studying regime. Doing homework always seems to rank pretty highly on the list of things that kids can’t stand. Other contenders include the room clean-up, helping out with chores, and not causing a […]

The School of Life

January 21, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

A picture of a group of children enjoying school

Helping kids with enjoying school is a tough task for any parent, but there are plenty of things you can do to motivate them. Enjoying school is one of the ultimate goals parents have for their children. Sure, there are those pesky results to achieve, but having kids who are happy and excited by the […]

Quench Their First

January 16, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

A picture of a young girl sitting against a wall with her SOY products

It probably seems like your child’s first school day is destined to be a traumatic event. But with a few simple tips, it doesn’t have to be that way! The first school day can seem like an occasion that’s never going to arrive. Then, when it does, you wonder how it snuck up so quickly. […]

Uniformula One

January 14, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

A picture of children in their school uniforms waiting for the bus

School uniforms are essential to organise when school holidays are ending. Here are some great hacks to look after them in the build-up to back-to-school! School uniforms make the daily grind of getting kids dressed for school far simpler. After all, there are few parents who have the time to keep up with the latest […]