Because of the potential impact on development, we usually think of nature-deficit disorder as a concern relating to our children

COVID-19 has hit with a vengeance and things are changing by the hour. Both Rob and I work in the tourism industry so this pandemic has had a dramatic effect on our family life and our future earnings, as no doubt it has had on everyone

Everybody NEEDS some time out. Who agrees? But what is it with mums that they always place themselves last on the list?

I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and to remind you all that this is the time of year that should be all about ‘slowing down’ and ‘smelling the roses’

Nature is a wonderful teacher. It allows kids to make mistakes – BIG HAIRY MISTAKES (at least in your child’s view…and possibly your own 😉 ) – and if your child is really listening, which they often are in nature, they can learn BIG TIME!!

With the summer holidays rolling out across Australia you can almost feel the collective sigh from parents everywhere who have school-age kids

Did you know that I’ve just been on a Trip of a Lifetime with my family?? No!! Then update yourself here…

Unstructured play outdoors, especially in nature, is a vital part of a child’s development and Tropical North Queensland is the perfect place for kids to experience nature at its best.

WoW!!! Where did that year go?? Does anyone else feel the same way? I’m looking forward to spending another ‘Merry’ Christmas with close family and friends, sunshine

Do you share a passion for David Attenborough documentaries like me? And do you find yourself pining for the opportunity to immerse yourself in Mother Nature’s wild show afterwards? Then it’s about time you tried spending some time on an island.

As I rummaged around in our First Aid cabinet for the first time in what seemed like decades it suddenly dawned on me – this was the first time my child had been really sick for months…

“It’s a Dengue Mum. A Dengue!!” shouts Josh on occasion when a big mozzie flies past us indoors. I have to give him credit for his sharp observation skills and knowing about this mosquito-borne illness BUT