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  • Small Actions, Big Impact: Why Community Volunteering Matters for Families

    Discover how community volunteers in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire are helping to create a cleaner, greener space for local families and cyclists. Learn why outdoor community projects are fantastic for children's development, mental wellbeing, exercise and building stronger connections with nature.

  • 50+ Easy May Half Term Activities for Children Aged 5–10

    Looking for simple, screen-free ways to keep the children entertained this May half term? Discover 50+ fun and easy activity ideas for children aged 5–10, from outdoor adventures and creative play to independence-building activities at home. Plus, download your FREE printable activity sheet to keep the fun going all week long!

  • Screen Time vs Real Time

    Are screens taking over your child’s playtime? Read on to discover how simple everyday moments like reading, talking, and outdoor play can boost language, sleep, and development, plus practical tips and screen-free products from Badger & Burrow to help your little one thrive.

  • Benefits of Walking With Your Baby

    Discover why daily walks with your baby are so beneficial for both parent and child. From improved sleep and sensory development to better mental wellbeing and stronger bonding, learn how a simple walk can transform your routine.

  • From Green Pencils to Grand Adventures

    We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Pure Imagination Works to Badger & Burrow. The joyful, expressive creations are bursting with colour, character and heart. The kind of pieces that make you pause, smile and look a little closer.

    Read on to find out what inspires this creative illustrator.

  • Why Black Friday Deals Are Truly Worth It for Parents

    Black Friday can sometimes feel a little overwhelming, especially for parents balancing Christmas lists, budgets, and busy lives. But when approached mindfully, Black Friday can actually be an incredibly helpful moment, both for families and for the small businesses you choose to support.

    Read on to find out how your choices help you and small businesses like ours.

  • Celebrate Love Parks Week: 25th July - 3rd August 2025

    We will be celebrating Love Parks Week, running from 25 July to 3 August 2025. A nationwide celebration of the amazing green spaces that support our health, happiness, and sense of community.

    Read on to ensure you make the most of this celebration.

  • Keeping Kids Happy (and Outside) This Summer

    You don’t need big trips or fancy toys to make summer magical. Sometimes, the best memories come from muddy puddles, garden games, and quiet backyard moments.

    Simple, fun, and totally free, read on to discover easy ways to keep kids happy and outside, even when it rains.

  • July is National Picnic Month – Time to Head Outdoors!

    July is National Picnic Month – Time to Head Outdoors! There’s no better time to pack up your favourite snacks, grab a blanket, and head into the g...
  • Healthy Eating Week 2025: Nourishing the Next Generation

    Healthy Eating Week is back from 9th to 17th June, and it's the perfect opportunity for families, schools, and communities to focus on building better food habits. Read our blog for food tips and tricks to get your little ones eating a rainbow.  

  • Fun-Filled Father’s Day: Creative Ways to Celebrate Dad Together

    Father’s Day is the perfect chance to celebrate everything that makes dads awesome— read on for ideas and tips on how to treat Dad this Fathers Day.

  • The Magic of the Summer Solstice

    Get ready to soak up the sunshine—the Summer Solstice is on its way! This special day marks the longest day of the year, and it's a time when the Earth is bursting with energy, life, and light.