Parenting is full of stories worth sharing. In this space, we shine a light on the local people, places and experiences shaping family life in the North East. From honest mum advice to exciting news and new discoveries, dip in for a dose of inspiration and connection.
We’re excited to be collaborating with local author Colin Fraser to celebrate the magic of storytelling.
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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.
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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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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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.
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.
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.
The Wee Hive is all about championing and celebrating family life in the North East - and we'd love to hear from you. Whether it's your parenting journey, advice you'd pass on or the story of a local business doing something brilliant, we want to share the voices that make our community so special.