More Magic...

The things that add magic to your children's lives are the ones that give them space and freedom to exercise their own imaginations. They already have quite enough that restricts and hems in their minds. When people say, "Childhood doesn`t last as long as it used to", what they mean is, "The magic doesn`t last as long as it used to". So here are some of the best things for helping your children keep the magic for as long as possible:

• dress up boxes, costumes, make-believe games
• empty cardboard boxes, sticks, bits of string, and other assorted objects that can be endlessly adapted
• picnics(jam sandwiches will do fine - the food doesn`t have to be important)
• open spaces - woods, beaches, parks, hills
• water - lakes, rivers, streams, the sea, or even just a hosepipe
• myths and legends
• surprises
• trips to the theatre
• fantasy movies
• holiday and day trips
• exploring and little adventures
• bedtime stories
• stories you make up yourself