Celia Hogan
Why playing in nature is so good for kids
Playing in nature can build a positive mindset, enable cooperation and build courage and resilience in tamariki. Celia Hogan from Little Kiwis Nature Play is a passionate advocate for nature play. Audio, Gallery
Coronavirus: Children will be fine post lockdown - psychologist
A clinical psychologist says most children will not suffer long-term emotional harm as a result of the Covid-19 lockdown and she's warning parents not to panic.
Whatever Cabinet decides about alert… Audio
Celia Hogan: Bush kindergarten petition presented to Parliament
A group of pre-schoolers has presented a petition to parliament today in support of enabling outdoor education licenses to be issued for early childhood providers. Celia Hogan's organised the petition… Audio
Bush Kindergartens - changing the way kids play
Playing in the dirt, picking up bugs, splashing in puddles - being a kid is pretty fun. It's not all about fun though, this kind of play in nature can be beneficial to children as they grow. Audio
Unwrap the cotton wool
Anywhere from the forest, up a hill or at the beach is where children should be spending a lot of their time, says Celia Hogan. Audio