Building imagination with creative kids
Childhood is a time to let imagination grow and flow. Building interesting creations and getting involved in fun-filled activities is definitely one way of fostering this in kids.
ReCreate invites all the family to Corkagh Park in Clondalkin, Co. Dublin for an afternoon of making and creating on Saturday, June 15, from 12-5 pm.
To celebrate the national day of creativity and culture for children and young people, the ReCreate team will bring an array of creative activities to this green space.
Organisers say: “Be curious and inventive together with materials such as wool, plastics, fabric and foil and celebrate ReCreate’s first Family Fun Day for Cruinniú na nÓg 2019.”
Fostering creativity while being sustainability conscious, ReCreate’s vision is to enable all in society, especially children, the opportunities to experience the benefits of creativity in their daily lives.
They do this through a concept known as ‘Creative Reuse’ which is the repurposing of excess, unused or surplus materials in interesting ways.
This free event is supported by Creative Ireland – South Dublin.
For more information contact: drogers@recreate.ie
A car show you can’t afford to miss
For those that can’t help but stop and whistle at an impressive car, there’ll be hundreds of examples at West Bay (also known as West Strand) in Portrush, Antrim on Sunday, June 2.
This year celebrates the 15th Annual Causeway Coast Ford Fair which promises to be exciting for all the family, but especially car fanatics and enthusiasts.
The show has become a huge attraction on the Causeway Coast, showcasing a wide range of Ford classic and vintage vehicles, allowing spectators the opportunity to browse through many years of Ford heritage. The latest Ford models are also highlighted at the event, with a full range of Ford vehicles provided by the event sponsor TrustFord.
Organisers say: “The Causeway Coast Ford Fair hosts a trade village, selling Ford products and car-related merchandise, a food village and a children’s entertainment area, offering a fabulous family day out for everyone!” The event is free for spectators and opens from 12.30-4 pm.
Toddler trouble if screen time not limited ENOUGH
A study published by the US National Institute of Health that looked into pre-school children’s use of screens found several worrying results.
The study analysed parent-reported data about screen time and behavioural issues such as inattention and aggressiveness from a sample of 2,322 Canadian preschool-age children. Researchers found that over 13% of kids in the sample were exposed to over two hours of screen time each day including watching TV and DVDs, playing video games or using a computer, tablet or mobile device. The effects: Kids who were exposed to more screen time “showed significantly increased behaviour problems at five-years”, the authors write. Children who watched more than two hours of screen time per day had increased attention and behaviour issues as well as anxiety and depression.