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Bird adventures in the December forest

By: Lil | Category: Lil' nature inspiration 🌳 | Dec 12, 2025

With all the excitement of the holiday season (Sinterklaas here in the Netherlands and Christmas in France), December’s humble and quiet forest becomes a peaceful refuge for everyone: parents and children alike! This week, I’m sharing two activities you can enjoy with your children in the forest in December… The theme? Birds.

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Schleich: why they’re the best and how to play with these figurines

By: Lil | Category: Lil' expertise on play 🧩 | Dec 06, 2025

Discover why Schleich figurines are such powerful tools for nurturing your child's curiosity, imagination, and understanding of the real world. Their remarkable realism invites open-ended play, rich storytelling, and joyful learning from sensory exploration to early science and geography.

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How Do I Choose a Meaningful Toy for My 4–5-Year-Old?

By: Lil | Category: Lil' expertise on play 🧩 | Nov 29, 2025

Between Sinterklaas and Christmas, you —as a parent— might be in the middle of gift hunting. Need a lil’ help finding a toy that truly supports your child’s well-being? You’re in the right place!😉

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What happens when children spend more time in nature?

By: Lil | Category: Lil' nature inspiration 🌳 | Nov 20, 2025

I’d love to share a lil' piece of my own story with you. Already mid-November… It’s been two months since I began a lil' experiment in nature 🌿 with my children, and I think it’s the perfect moment to pause and reflect.

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What is the right screen time for my child?

By: Lil | Category: Lil' expertise on play 🧩 | Nov 12, 2025

It’s a question that worries all of us. On the occasion of Screen Time Awareness Week in the Netherlands, I wanted to share our family’s experience with screens. Every family is unique, and my goal is not to give a ready‑made answer, but rather to offer a few ideas and inspiration 😉.

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