This unique book, by an experienced parenting coach and a successful
parenting blogger, offers practical advice and inspiring activities to
encourage positive qualities in children and create a more connected
family.
How can simple activities help us connect more fully with our children
and live more happily together? What types of games will encourage
children to be kind to others? How can crafting and outdoor play build
respect for the natural world? The Connected Family Handbook offers
empowering advice and practical activities to answer these questions and
many more.
This is an inspiring book for carers of children, from toddlers to ten
year olds. Each of the ten chapters tackles an important theme for
families - Home, Kindness, Mealtimes, Move, Warmth, Teamwork, Adventure,
Nature, Wonder and Celebration - and suggests ways to nurture these
qualities in children. Every chapter is illustrated with beautiful
photographs and includes easy crafts and fun recipes to create with
children, stories and verses to share, as well as tips on creative
discipline, positive play and establishing family rhythms and routines.
Engage with NATURE by crafting toys from sticks, nurture WONDER by
sharing a story about toadstools and fairy folk, encourage KINDNESS by
creating a toy medical kit and make MEALTIMES fun with frozen fruit
pizza. All of Lou and Danielle's ideas and advice come from a background
of holistic child development, and celebrate values including
eco-friendly living, connected family life, healthy and fun food choices
and the importance of imaginative play.
