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5 Ways To Play With Books
World Book Day is upon us but bookish play is beneficial for our children far beyond the first week of March. Once they are over the age of five 80% of our children's language is developed through storytelli...
12 Plays Of Christmas
This Christmas we’re here to help you have as much fun as the little ones in your life, after all we’ve all earned it after the year (or two!) that was. So switch off distractions, dial up the fun and enjoy ...
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7 Must-Read Half Term Activities
Half term is just around the corner and whether you're managing to jet off to sunnier climes for the first time in a long time, or are having fun at home.. we've selected our pick of 7 of the best boredom bu...
5 Ways To Have A Playful Halloween
As pumpkin play reaches fever pitch, have you got your Halloween game on this half term? Even though you might have had to book your pumpkin picking slot in August (!) never fear, there is still plenty of fu...
A Day In The Life Of... Pipsqueak's Chrissy Crozier
I first discovered Pipsqueak when I bought some cot bedding for my son and immediately fell in love with Chrissy's handprinted designs, product quality and brand ethos. I knew then that I had to have her as...
A Day In The Life Of... Very Puzzled’s Patrick Adom
We are thrilled today to spend the day with the wonderful Patrick Adom, founder of Very Puzzled. Patrick created his business after feeling frustrated by the lack of diversity on the toy market when shoppin...
A Day In The Life Of... Nettlefold's Zoe Wheeler
We are thrilled to be spending the day with one of our most recent sellers to the store, Zoe Wheeler, founder of Nettlefold. Zoe lives in Oxfordshire with her other half Marcus, son Roman, dog Conan & c...
5 Top Tips For Budding Creative Writers
To celebrate our first Children's Poetry Writing Competition we wanted to find out a little more about how kids (and grown ups!) can get inspired to start writing creatively, so we chatted to award-winning ...
Children's Poetry Writing Competition
Poetry is like music.
It’s all about playing with language and sound, and children love to play!
The sound of poetry can make reading more fun for children, hence the popularity of authors such as Julia Do...
5 Ways To Have A Playful Easter With The Kids
Easter is just around the corner and we have dug through our craft drawer and our pile of play ideas to bring you some of our favourite ways to get creative with the kids this Spring.
From mindful crafts ...
5 Ways To Win World Book Day (at the eleventh hour!)
Still not sorted a World Book Day costume? Don’t panic! Simply check out our last minute outfit ideas below which, when finished with some easy accessories, will make sure your mini gets into their favourite...
6 Reasons It's Healthy For Kids To Play Without You
There are times when we swat up on tips for the good of our kids, and there are times when we need ideas to save our sanity and help us shake off the parent-guilt… Today we’re here to help you do both! With ...
Magic Curry by Little Veggie Eats
Magic curry got its name because it was the first curry my son ever ate. It’s a perfect introduction to curry – a slightly sweet sauce with warm spices running through. This is a very easy store-cupboard cu...
10 Playful Ways To Reset Your Mood While Parenting
Parenting is a rollercoaster of emotions... and some days it’s easy to find ourselves an overwhelmed, frustrated, grump! When those moments strike, here are 10 playful ways to reset your mood:
Hit the music
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5 Ways To Support Your Children Starting School
Starting a new school is a big deal! Reception marks the beginning of a new life stage and with it often comes a new routine, setting and social circle. It can understandably be an overwhelming time for chi...
How To Transition From Homeschool To ‘Back To School’
Wow. As schools begin to re-open fully, and the start of lockdown is finally starting to feel like a lifetime away, it’s surreal to look back on the year and know we’ve survived months of homeschooling! Who ...
10 Of The Best Rainbow Gifts For Kids 🌈
Rainbows are having a moment! Did you know rainbows are not only a symbol of peace but are also believed the bring hope, luck and good fortune. It is so fitting then that we have all embraced them in our win...
5 Ways To Play With Ice
With summer round the corner and the weather hotting up, it can be hard to find outdoor play ideas which will also keep the minis cool. Ice is an amazing sensory play tool that can keep children of all ages ...
5 Steps To A More Mindful Bedtime Routine (..during a global pandemic!)
We all know that change can be unsettling. Whether you're 4 years or 40 years old, an unexpected change in our routine can often leave us feeling anxious and overwhelmed. So when our boys began to show...
DIY Father's Day Cards
With Father's Day coming up, we have been squirrelling away making some homemade Daddy's Day cards for Papa Brown and thought you might like to try them too!
We tried 4 different designs so there is somethi...
5 Fun Father's Day Gifts Ideas
With Father's Day just around the corner, now is the time when mums and minis try to find the perfect gift to show their Daddy, Grandad or father figure just how much they mean to them. This year, we have d...
5 Ways To Mindfully Self-Isolate
Taking a mindful moment to pause, breathe, connect and feel calm will give you sense of peace, love and happiness during these days of isolation. Priya Khan, founder of Little Crystal Minds, shares her tips...
5 Ways to Make Unexpected Home Education Less Stressful
If you’re one of the many parents who never expected to be solely responsible for your child’s education, the whole ‘home schooling’ situation is likely to be causing a lot of stress - no matter how much you...
Cooking With Kids : Plaited Turmeric Bread
Cooking with kids... it might be messy (!) but it's not only a valuable life skill, it also helps children to develop a variety of motor and mental skills. What's more, cooking together as a family helps ...
5 Ways To Add Structure To Your Play (...but not be ruled by it!)
Whether you find yourself self isolating at home with the family or simply want to add more structure to your Saturdays, a little routine can help to keep your day varied and ensure you and the minis get th...
A Day In The Life Of... Sophia Parker, Founder of Little Village
Life as a mama to 3 children is always going to be busy, throw into the mix being founder and CEO of a incredible charity serving families in need across London and you can begin to imagine what a day in Sop...
Mama Brown Makes... Valentines
Still not got round to buying your other half a Valentines card? Need something creative to do with the minis today? Have a look at our homemade Valentines card idea which ticks all your boxes and is perfect...
A Day In The Life Of... Suzanne Hemming, children's author
Award winning children's author Suzanne Hemming lives in Dulwich, South London with her husband Rich and daughter Thea. From collecting awards for her writing to collecting her daughter from school, her days...
5 Ways to Practice Mindfulness as They Play
No matter how much we love our children, sometimes it’s hard to be present as they play - particularly if they’re asking for the same activity again and again... and again! Home educating mum of two and Mama...
5 Ways to Burn Off Their Energy Indoors
Next time you’re feeling the tension rising because they really need to get their energy out, relax – home educating mum of 2 and Mama Brown & Co contributor, Saskia Crawley shares her tips on keeping yo...
A Day In The Life Of... Ruth from The Book of You
Squeezing post office runs between pre-school pick ups and trade shows around family time with her two young children, Ruth Sturdy founder of the Book Of You shares a typical day as she juggles founding her ...
Snacks: How Much Is Too Much Sugar?
“What SNACK did you bring Mum?’’ Does anyone else get greeted at pick up every day with that line? But with all the sweet treats on offer it can often be hard to find snacks that the minis want to eat but w...
How to Stay Safe this Bonfire Night
Remember, remember the 5th of November! Bonfire night is such a wonderful, colourful evening, and can be great fun to celebrate. Did you know that until 1959 it was actually illegal not to celebrate bonfire ...
A Day In The Life Of... Rosie Meringue
I first met Rosie China at The Shop Small Event where Rosie and her husband were manning the stall, I couldn't resist ordering some beautiful hand carved personalised baubles for our Christmas tree ...and si...
5 Ways To Master Tree Climbing
Anyone else find themselves coaxing children out of trees on a daily basis? If the answer is yes you're not alone, but help is on hand to help us all embrace this classic quest for adventure.
Charlotte from...
5 Ways to Make Screen Time More Educational
Hands-up who else feels the parent guilt when iPads and TV remotes come out... If it’s child development you’re worried about, home-educating mum of 2 and Mama Brown & Co contributor Saskia Crawley share...
5 Ways to Learn Phonics at the Playground
If you thought strengthening your child’s phonic knowledge had to mean sitting down with them at the kitchen table, think again. Home educating mum of 2 and Mama Brown & Co contributor Saskia Crawley sh...
Introducing the Mama Brown Magazine
It’s here! The very first online magazine dedicated to making parenting playful!
We may not be a magazine in a traditional sense (forget the page flick, it’s all about the scroll) but we aim to be your n...
A Day In The Life of... Kat 'Mama' Brown
Squeezing in the school run and music classes with my 3 year old around running Mama Brown & Co from my dining table – life is never dull (or quiet!) Read on as I walk you through a typical day in the B...
A Day In The Life of... Kristal from Sparklechild
Getting the children to school by morning, making sparkling play accessories and providing Instagram Story gold by day – Kristal shares a whirlwind day in the life as the founder of Sparklechild.
Wake-Up Ca...
5 Ways To Learn Through Messy Play
Messy play, love it or loathe it? Whichever camp you're in it can be a struggle to relax, embrace the chaos and let them explore sensory play when you're knee deep in paint and dried pasta! This week Lauren ...
