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
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
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
So what are the benefits of encouraging outdoor play? Besides keeping your house tidier of course . . .
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
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
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
“Look Mummy, I found a nature” – Little Bean, aged 6 I still remember when my Mum bought my first microscope as a child; I thought I was a real scientist! It was those memories, coupled with the fact that Little Bean is huge lover of nature that prompted me to choose the My First … Read more
I love to sit back and watch my Beans play, I love to see what toys they choose and how they are all so different from each other. Despite Hubby and I having a passion for cars, none of the Beans has been interested in toy cars. Little Bean is your typical girly girl, she … Read more