Stories from our hive

Finding time for you: Tips for returning to exercising after a baby

We spoke to Rhona from Deeside Fitness and Jess from The Thriving Mum Hub to hear their practical tips and safe ways to ease back into fitness.

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How music helps wee ones learn, grow and connect

We recently caught up with Leanne, founder of KIDS ROCK – Music, Story and Imagination, to chat about how music shaped her life and how her sensory-rich classes support infant and early years development.

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Identifying parental burnout and how to manage it

Dr Emma Hepburn, an Aberdeen-based clinical psychologist, author, illustrator and mum to two school-aged children, has spent years helping individuals understand stress, overwhelm and burnout. In this blog, she shares the signs of parental burnout and how to mitigate it.

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Growing in nature: Introducing Nurture The Wild Project

We were delighted to speak with Paloma, founder of the Nurture The Wild Project, to discuss her business as well as the benefits of outdoor learning.

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It’s National Storytelling Week: Let’s catch up with local author Colin Fraser

We’re excited to be collaborating with local author Colin Fraser to celebrate the magic of storytelling.

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Making the most of snowy days: 4 sensory play activities to engage your little ones

We caught up with Melissa from Splat Messy Play Aberdeen & Shire, who shared some brilliant at-home messy play ideas. These four easy activities can all be done from the comfort of your own home and use just a few simple household ingredients and tools - perfect for keeping curious babies and toddlers engaged and entertained.

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Make lasting memories with your wee ones this Christmas

We want to inspire you this festive season, so we’ve put together a selection of activities to enjoy across the region - as well as ideas for making magical memories at home.

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The mum behind The Wee Hive

Meet our founder! After becoming a mum, Steph found that classes were invaluable for bonding with her son and building a support network - but they were hard to find. Speaking with other local mums made her realise it was a common problem - which is why she created The Wee Hive: to make it easier for families to connect and discover classes and events across the North East.

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New baby classes building a community one bosie at a time

We’re thrilled to shine a light on Bosies Baby Classes, a brand-new class provider for the local parenting community in Aberdeen. Founded by local mum-of-two Claire, Bosies is all about connection, cuddles and creating a calm, welcoming space for parents and their little ones.

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The importance of outdoor exploratory play

We recently caught up with Ruth, founder of The Play Patch – nature-based play sessions for toddlers and their grown-ups, rooted in nurture, nature and connection – to discuss why outdoor play matters, the benefits it brings and to give a glimpse into her business.

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Where motherhood meets community: Introducing We Talk a Latte

We had the pleasure of chatting with the lovely Chloe, founder of We Talk a Latte. She shared what inspired her, what her classes offer and why building a community in those early days of motherhood matters so much.

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