- Posts Tagged ‘Playing’

You may remember our post within the flexible working Mum's series where Erin told us about the Small Print Jewellery franchise business she ran and how this had spurred her on to run her own business called Pitter Patter Hub for Bubs.  Well, Erin is now expecting her second baby in January, but this hasn't stopped Pitter Patter growning.  She ...

We’ve been talking a lot recently about getting the kids outside; about the risks, and perceived risks of allowing your children freedom and about encouraging children’s relationship with nature.  Today I want to point you all in the direction of a brilliant website to get kids outdoors and in touch with nature – and also to give you a wealth ...

Fancy discussion the properties of non-newtonian liquids with your toddler?  Well, I did and with surprisingly good (if messy) results! You may well know by now that I (Ruth) am an English teacher and not in any way a scientist.  The OH, however, is busy studying for an astronomy degree (read his blog here – plug, plug!) at the moment ...

As you know, at More than a Mum we want to help you with your dual roles of woman and Mum. Today I want to share a simple activity to do with a toddler to keep them amused as well as encouraging reading as a positive, fun activity and boosting various other skills. We had some torn up tissue paper left ...

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[caption id="attachment_177" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Playdough ingredients"][/caption] As the cold weather draws in we are all going to be looking for a few more indoor activities for the little ‘uns.  The best things provide a range of activities rolled into one to keep the kids engaged for a reasonable amount of time.  This is an old one, but a great one and ...

The other day, I tried something new with my 2 and a half year old. We went to the Victoria and Albert Museum. I didn’t take her there strapped into a buggy and hoping she would sleep. I didn’t drag her around, kicking and screaming. I didn’t even have to carry her – she had great fun! We headed to Exhibition ...