Stories from our hive

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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