I read an article today (and the many comments afterwards) that reminded me of how simple a happy life can be. It’s so easy to try to complicate things with career aspirations, mortgages, a constant barrage of info from the media on how to look better, feel better, have more and do more …

When it comes to kids, they need very little to be happy

• lots of sleep
• good, nutritious food served at meals spent with loved ones
• lots of love and hugs and kisses and smiles
• someone who listens to them and values what they have to say and do
• simple toys and materials that encourage creativity, exploration, investigation and imagination
• a place to feel safe and secure
• music, books, songs and silly games

It makes you wonder how things got so complicated ……………….

What simple things make you and your little one happy?