Great Ideas for a Playground Garden

Tyre Swing

The virtue of getting our children off their screens, into the playground, and generally encouraging them to be active in the wider world is something that gets touted and encouraged in the parenting community. This often involves trips out and visiting places, but just as the phrase goes ‘charity begins at home’ so too does … Read more

Safety Tips for Kids While Playing

Toys

Playing is essential for kids as they are growing older. It is in their nature to play, and you need to allow them to spend time playing. Even if they mess things up, or they become difficult to control while they are playing, you need to enable them to explore. Otherwise, they will start holding … Read more

Natural playgrounds can improve childhood development

Natural Playground

Whether you know it or not, outdoor playground equipment can play a key role in childhood development. Climbing structures help with confronting dangers, while the interaction involved with a play environment helps to develop social skills. Clearly, playing outside helps children grow and develop. Within a wide variety of landscapes, outdoor playground equipment is a … Read more

Adventure time at The Spinney

The Spinney

Do you have those places local to you that you hear people talking about and you think “we must go there”, then 10 seconds later you promptly forget about it until the next time someone mentions it? Well, The Spinney is one such place for us. I have been meaning to take the Beans there … Read more

10 tips on hosting a successful playdate

Playdate

When Little Bean started at school I had every intention of starting with playdates quite early on but in truth, I think it wasn’t until nearly the end of her Reception Class that I finally plucked up the courage. To be fair to me, I was pregnant with Jelly Bean when she started school and … Read more

Little Bean’s #AquaBeadsParty fun with friends

#AquaBeadsParty

I mentioned over the Summer holidays that I was a little worried about Little Bean as she had said on more than one occasion how she was feeling lonely and desperately wanted a Sister. I explained to her that whilst I couldn’t provide her with a Sister, I could invite some of her friends around … Read more