The most famous nanny in the world, Mary Poppins, had the right idea when it came to feeding the birds. Watching birds come to a garden feeder, or feeding the ducks in the park, is usually one of the highlights of a small child's day.
The children will enjoy it even more at this time of year if you tell them how much they are helping their feathered friends. Cold winter weather is particularly difficult for small birds, such as tits, because they need to feed almost constantly during daylight hours to survive the even lower temperatures during the night.
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