Stories from our hive

More than childcare: what really happens behind the scenes to help children thrive

A behind-the-scenes look at how Banbury Cross Nursery and Kidsize are helping children thrive through personalised care, learning through play, building confidence and developing independence.

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Meet Little Launchpad: helping children build strong foundations for the future

Ann Burnett, founder of Little Launchpad, shares her advice on supporting children's development through the early years, from learning through play and school readiness to building independence and confidence.

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Essential first aid advice for parents from Aberdeen-based Little Lives First Aid

From choking and burns to everyday accidents, Francesca from Little Lives First Aid shares practical advice to help parents and carers feel confident and prepared for a range of baby and child first aid situations.

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Gift inspiration from our hive: thoughtful finds from independent businesses

Whether you’re shopping for a birthday, celebrating a new arrival, preparing for Christmas or simply looking for something a little more meaningful than the usual high street gift, independent businesses often offer the most memorable finds.

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The next chapter of The Wee Hive is here

Families already use The Wee Hive to discover brilliant local classes and events. Now, with the launch of The Wee Hive Directory, you can discover even more for family life in the North East.

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How football supports play, confidence and early development

With Scotland back in the World Cup after a 28-year wait, football is having a real moment in homes, schools and communities across the country. For many families, it’s a chance for children to get curious and join in with the excitement - whether that’s through watching a match, wearing a Scotland football strip or having a kick-about in the garden.

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How learning through the senses supports early childhood development

You may have heard the term sensory play, but what does it actually mean - and why is it so important for children’s development? We caught up with Stevie Lyon, an avid reader and mum of three, who runs Sense-a-Story.

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Mythbusting: What we wish every parent knew

To help challenge some of the common myths around perinatal mental health, we continued our chat with Jennifer, Team Leader at the NHS Community Perinatal Mental Health Team in Grampian.

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You’re not alone in this: understanding maternal mental health and looking after yourself in early motherhood

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Maternal mental health: Honest stories from Aberdeen mums

As part of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re sharing the voices of courageous women in our community - mums who have chosen to open up about the parts of motherhood that are rarely spoken about.

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Why maternal mental health matters, and how we can support each other

This week marks the 10th Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week - a UK-wide campaign dedicated to shining a light on the mental health of mums, before, during and after pregnancy.

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Supporting early communication: An introduction to Makaton

With MakaTots still relatively new to the region, we caught up with Sam to learn more about Makaton and the benefits of integrating it into your routine with your little one.

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