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We need to take care and protect our energy from the franticness of December suggests Adeola Sheehy. In this week's lunar forecast, she advises tapping into the power of nature.

Heather Shumaker tells Hannah Hiles why we should challenge society’s expectations and protect free play - check out her renegade rules here.

An all-time baking favourite, this quick and easy dough is fun to roll out and get creative with. You don’t need to stick to just gingerbread men – why not try a whole selection of gingerbread animals, stars and more!

Dawn Sharkey shows how to use play to strengthen relationships and deal with issues that arise in life

Discover kind and natural advent calendar alternatives, buy nothing, hug a tree and try vegan Hanukkah recipes! Plus silly play, free LARP sessions, and St Ives winter twinkles!

Touching the earth can be just the tonic we need to help us feel grounded and connected. Nancy Striniste shares ways we can play with the earth at home. Yes, mud kitchens! And more...

Samantha Quinn shows how to enhance your child’s development through play with these seventeen ideas for sensory games. Play with ingredients whilst cooking, create a tub of scented rice and make gloop!

Check in with how you really feel this week says Adeola Sheehy. In this week's lunar forecast she advises taking time out to really appreciate what's going on for you.

Ash Perrin AKA Bash the Clown is passionate about Real Play – energetic, authentic, inspiring games that are all about fun and passion... Here he shares his top six tips that make up his Real Play Manifesto and offers some silly games ideas too!