by Raising Awesome | May 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Really and Truly I wrote the article, but ran out of time to create all the imagery. Come Back on 5 May I promise it will be here beautifully, But if you just need the text…. Keep reading Calm down spaces: small corners, big impactWhen children are overwhelmed,...
by Raising Awesome | Apr 3, 2026 | Play & Learning
Sensory play for curious hands and slightly braver parents. Note: Always supervise play. Some textures are edible, some are not. You know your child best. Goop is chaos with benefits. It stretches. It melts. It does that strange thing where it’s solid one second and...
by Raising Awesome | Dec 10, 2025 | Editor, Holly Jolly, Reflections & Opinions
Not going to lie, I started freaking out early. Most parents wait until their kids start asking questions to worry about “The Santa Lie,” but my anxiety kicked in just before my daughter’s first birthday. I looked at this tiny, perfect little human and...
by Raising Awesome | Dec 9, 2025 | Play & Learning
The Rush to “Big School” There is often a panic that sets in when our kids get closer to Grade 1. We feel the pressure to pack away the toys and focus on “real work.” But at Raising Awesome, we believe that play isn’t a break from...
by Raising Awesome | Nov 27, 2025 | Play & Learning
Sensory play for curious hands and tired parents. Note: Always supervise sensory play, especially with small items that could be choking hazards. You know your child best!Coloured rice is one of those tiny, quiet wins. Pour it into a bowl and suddenly your toddler’s...
