by ClareC | Mar 13, 2017 | Creativity, Mothering, Natural parenting
I’m excited to introduce a series of articles I’ve been working on exploring Creativity and Family Life which are appearing on Hatti Burt’s Parent Tribe Community. At first glance, it may not seem like mothering and creativity are things which go...
by ClareC | Nov 4, 2016 | Autumn Craft, Beautiful Beginnings Group, Creativity, Home Education, Home Schooling
We came across this awesome autumn fireworks craft at a home ed group today, and our kids loved it so much they’ve carried on for the rest of the afternoon. It’s so simple, really accessible for little ones too and the prints look great, especially...
by ClareC | Oct 22, 2016 | Beautiful Beginnings Group, Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Support, Creativity, Cumbria, Homemade toys, Maryport, Mothering, Natural Health, Natural parenting, Parenting
Looking back at over 5 years of the Beautiful Beginnings Parent and Child Group The Beautiful Beginnings Natural Playgroup has met weekly in Maryport for over five years. The group was founded in 2011 by Hatti Burt and Clare Cooper, local mothers...
by ClareC | Jan 24, 2016 | Beautiful Beginnings Group, Creativity, Cumbria, Home Education, Maryport
Recently The Settlement have been involved in an Arts Council funded project which explores the relationship between science, art and creativity. The project focuses upon diatoms; tiny microorganisms found in water, which form beautiful and intriguing shapes....
by ClareC | Oct 10, 2015 | Creativity, Milestones of Motherhood, Mother's Milk Books, Mothering, Natural parenting, Parenting, Peace, Peaceful Parenting, Post Natal Depression, Transformation, Uncategorized, Writing
Mosaics of Mothering I am very blessed to have a lovely friend who makes pottery and as a family and at various groups we have spent many a happy hour squidging clay and making our own, albeit rather haphazard, pottery creations. My eldest daughter has taken a...
by ClareC | Oct 4, 2015 | Beautiful Beginnings Group, Breastfeeding Support, Creativity, Cumbria, Maryport, Natural parenting
Beautiful Beginnings Play Group Sessions Begin Again for Autumn Playgroup sessions beginning Tues 6th October 10:30-12:30 at The Settlement Sessions will include sharing ideas for autumn crafts and activities, exploring the garden, free play,...
