Friends first online and now in real life! Christie, Kate (with the smallest pickle) and Cath- SquiggleMum. Image: Danimezza for Nuffnang. This post is by regular contributor Kate Fairlie of Picklebums. I am a planner. I like to think things through, make plans and know where I’m heading well ahead of time. When we first […]
My Child’s Growing World
This post is by regular contributor Catherine Oehlman aka SquiggleMum. I believe that the world is a big, beautiful place; brimming with interesting people to meet, and exciting places to discover. But it doesn’t start out that way… at least not when we are very little. Here is how my daughter’s world has grown during […]
Have You Thought About Girl Guides For Your Daughter?
This post is by regular contributor Tricia Hogbin of Little Eco Footprints. I was a Girl Guide when I was young. I still remember the sense of awe and independence I felt at my first Girl Guide Camp and I can still taste my first campfire damper. I’d love my daughter to join Girl Guides […]
How Can I Make Childhood 101 More Useful For You?
Childhood 101 is like a second child to me. I love sharing my ideas and experiences and also truly appreciate the comments and responses I receive back from readers. This little community means the world to me and today I would like to touch base with you, to better understand what it is readers of […]
Ripples: A Child in the World
Thinking of a young child discovering their place in the world reminds me of ripples spreading out from a stone dropped into water. There is much we can do as parents and teachers to support our children as they grow to find a secure place for themselves within each of these ripples. Some initial thoughts… […]