Small & Wild

Children's Mental Health Week 2022

We first spoke with Dr Andrea Shortland, Founder of Pocket Family Psychologist, back in 2020 when we heard her thoughts on the power of rituals t...

Christmas Eve Boxes & Rituals

Christmas Eve is probably the most highly-anticipated night of the year in our households. We all enjoy the magic & excitement it brings - adul...

Family Christmas Activities

Christmas time is the perfect time of year for fun activities with the kids. In these weeks and days leading up to the big day, our little people ...

Shop Small (& Wild) Christmas Directory

We’ve always been big advocates of shopping small at Christmas and this year is no exception. There are so many excellent small businesses out ...

Give the gift of ‘presence’

by Ruth Sabrosa, Certified Hypnotherapist, Hypnobirthing Practitioner, founder of Mindful Mothering and mum of three wonderful little girls. ...

The Best Insulated Water Bottles for Kids

We've trawled the web and our local shops to find the best insulated bottles and flasks out there for kids. Whether your little people are carting ...

5 Essentials for Nature Walks with Kids

A study commissioned by The Wildlife Trusts found that engaging with nature can improve children's school performance, behavioural conduct, concent...

Amie Lunn Nutritional therapist aka The Mummy Nutritionist

Herbal Teas are a great alternative to sugar & pesky artificial sweeteners!

Guest blog from Amie Lunn, Registered Nutritional Therapist Staying Hydrated Staying hydrated is super important for all of us, but especially impo...

jolly croc iced tea with banana and strawberry

Brewing The Perfect Healthy Iced Tea

Iced tea is a brilliant and healthy substitute for squash or juice and a delicious way to stay cool and hydrated in the summer... and year round!

tea pot and glass tea cup on wooden tray

Tea as a calming family ritual

The smell and tastes of herbal teas can be an amazing psychological regulator. The process of drinking and the intense smell and tastes of herbal t...

Why is Herbal Tea a good drink for children?

The Small and Wild team has taken these factors into consideration in creating their range of naturally caffeine free, herbal tea blends made espec...

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How to become a bookworm + Wintry reads for 8-12 year olds

We got chatting all things books with Kate & Libby, founders of Tales by Mail, and asked them for their top tips for fostering a love of readin...