Little Pips, Caldicot (2025)

05/09/2025

I have been feeling really reflective recently, thinking about what I do and what little legacy I want to leave behind in this world.

Needing a little distraction tonight, one of my business besties inspired me to ask ChatGPT what it thought my alter ego should be called and what she would be like based on what it knew about me. I then asked it to create a story around her, and I loved it so much I thought I would share it with you now 🥹

As someone who often feels a little out of place in this world and busys herself creating communities in the hope that noone else has to feel that way, I thought this was truly beautiful, and it really does encompass how I feel inside and how I hope the families I get to support feel 💛

Have a beautiful weekend,

Claire ###

04/09/2025

It is time! 😍 Check your junk mail lovelies! xx

04/09/2025

LITTLE PIPS CUPPA CLUB RETURNS TOMORROW!

Join me at Portskewett and Sudbrook Recreation Hall between 10am and 11.30am for a cuppa and natter, all welcome 🥰

I may be a little late as I have a GP appt first thing, but Mr Pips has really kindly offered to go and set the tables up and fill your cups until I get there - the baby toys will be arriving with me 💛

Looking forward to a catch up with the regulars, and hopefully seeing some new faces too! xx

03/09/2025

To all of the parents out there who have had a difficult start to school this week, I see you.

Three of my children couldn't wait to get back, but one was full of worry and tears. New teacher, new classroom, new classmates, new way of walking into the building... it was all a bit much for my Pips today.

We talked about everything that was staying the same - same teachers she can go to if she needs to talk, same children in her actual year group, same building, same break and lunch times, same bag and coat. .

I also reminded her that every year she has navigated change, and whilst unsettling at first, she has always overcome it and found her feet 💛

From experience, I know we are in for a difficult few months ahead, and I know that I will cry and wish for that spirited and carefree daughter I get to have all summer long.

So I am sending out all of my love and an open invitation to any parents navigating these worries to come along to Cuppa Club on Friday if you need a chat and some solidarity 😘

Here's to a gentle September for us all xx

02/09/2025

Where has the time gone?!

12 years ago, I was preparing to start teaching my first ever classes, and now those first babies I had the pleasure of teaching are high school age!

Good luck to everyone navigating a new chapter this September 💛 ###

01/09/2025

Here come the 'ber months! 🍂

I love ALL of my classes, but I am especially excited for "welly and hot chocolate season" with the Little Tree Huggers!

We are back at The Cornfield Project, Portskewett, from Wednesday 17th September, bringing families together outdoors in nature with me, Claire, a fully qualified and insured Tree Babies Guide and Play The Nature Way Practitioner, and I am a Perinatal Mental Wellbeing Practitioner too. I offer a free session to anyone struggling with their mental health, so please reach out 💛

🍁 10am - 11.30am Baby Tree Huggers

Rooted in supporting perinatal wellbeing and rest, we meet in the carpark at 10am before taking a lovely walk together. Pausing for a mindful moment to enjoy a poem, some breathing, or to simply share some thoughts, we then get comfortable on the benches to enjoy a simple craft or activity whilst have a good natter and allow the babies to enjoy time in nature 🍂 Suitable from birth to 1 year of age, and longer if you wish! Due to the nature of conversations that may arise with regards to supporting perinatal wellbeing, this is not suitable for toddlers or older siblings 💛

🍁 1pm - 2pm Tots Tree Huggers

Suitable from a minimum age of 1 year to age 4, this is a gorgeous child led session bringing families together outdoors to play! From scavenger hunts to crafts, parachute play to bubbles, we have so much fun, and every session is a chance to get outdoors in the fresh air to enjoy nature's playground! A little reminder that this is a session for you to enjoy with your little one, and you are responsible for them at all times. You are free to dip in and out of the class as you wish, there really is no pressure at all.

Single pay as you go bookings are available to book as well as 4 week block bookings - please note that single bookings close at 7pm on Mondays evenings (or when the class becomes fully booked) to give me time to prepare enough resources for the group.

We do go ahead in light rain, but if the weather means that classes are cancelled I will carry your booking over to the next session you are able to make - sessions are non refundable if the session goes ahead.

See you there! 🍁

31/08/2025

I am SO EXCITED to be welcoming so many lovely families to classes in September! 😍

This time next week I will be preparing to meet my September Pip'nobirthing mums to be, and it's not too late to join us for 6 weeks of cuppas, birth chat, and education!

Pip'nobirthing:

✨️ 6 week course, blended through videos and resources to enjoy at home with dads and birth parthers, and weekly relaxed face to face meet ups for mums to be.

✨️ Led by a qualified and insured Antenatal and KG Hypnobirthing Practitioner with over 12 years of experience supporting local families.

✨️ Relaxed, supportive of all births, and full of tips and techniques to support your body through pregnancy and birth, whether you're planning a vaginal birth, VBAC, home birth, hospital birth, or caesarian!

✨️ WhatsApp group for connection during and beyond the course itself (essential for those late night wake ups when baby arrives!)

✨️ Amazing value at £90, which breaks down to just £15 per week!

✨️ Suitable from 20 weeks of pregnancy

We start next Sunday from 6pm - 7.30pm at Portskewett and Sudbrook Recreation Hall, and I would love for you to come along!

Claire xx

30/08/2025

Just one week until the Autumn term - my favourite time of the year with all the hygge feels! 🍂🍁

Classes are super relaxed, friendly, and welcoming, and all journeys are supported. I started Little Pips because of my own experience of birth trauma and postnatal depression, so if you're feeling apprehensive please know that you can pop me a message to let me know and I will do everything I can to ensure you feel comfortable 💛

There are just a few spots left on the following sessions...

✨️ Pip'nobirthing Antenatal - A 6 week course for mums to be suitable from 20 weeks of pregnancy. A perfect blend of birth education videos and resources to enjoy at home, combined with weekly meet ups to enjoy a cuppa, birth chat, and guided relaxation... bliss!

✨️ Newborn Workshop - A 90 minute session suitable from pregnancy to around 12 weeks of age, full of tips, tricks and knowledge to support you and your little one through the 4th Trimester. We look at the womb to world transition, and explore calming holds and massage techniques to ease common newborn ailments such as wind, constipation, and congestion. Group and private sessions available.

✨️ Tummy Time Workshop - A 1 hour session suitable from birth to 6 months, written by Paediatric Occupational Therapist Carly Budd. Packed full of education, positions and play inspo, I particularly love supporting babies who seem to dislike tummy time! Group and private sessions available.

✨️ Pips Baby Massage & Wellbeing Classes - The perfect first class for you and your baby, focused on connection, solidarity, and beautiful baby massage. Suitable from 6 weeks to crawling, this class is as much for you as it is for baby! Supported with videos to enjoy at home, too!

🍁 Little Tree Huggers Classes return on Wednesday 17th September and are held on Wednesdays at The Cornfield Project - single and block bookings are available to book now, as well as the special Halloween sessions 🎃

☕️ And the Little Pips Cuppa Club returns next Friday from 10am - 11.30am, no need to book, just pop along for a cuppa and a natter 🥰

Claire ###

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29/08/2025

Hey guys! 👋 How is everyone?!

I feel so lucky to have had the loveliest summer, with a balance of work, play, and time with family and friends - and hasn't the weather been divine?!

(Although here is a little reminder that the photos I have shared are snapshots of joy - they do not show the kids arguing, the teenager moping over his girlfriend being on holiday, or me losing my absolute sh*t on the boat 🤣 )

We are ending the holiday with a BBQ with friends today and a final adventure tomorrow before reality kicks back in, and our weekends are once again full of football and netball joy 🤣

I won't lie, though. I felt very cosy tucked up in bed listening to the rain last night... the 'ber months are coming, and my little hygge heart is so ready for chunky knits, candles, and cosiness, and I just LOVE bringing this into my classes too! 🥰

With just one week until I kick off the autumn term starting with Little Pips Cuppa Club next Friday, I am checking in with all of your lovely messages and emails this morning. My children are all back in school from Wednesday, when I will be back properly and will be sending out all of your class group links and reminders - availability post coming later today once I've properly caught up 💛

Also, a sweet welcome to all of the Pip'nobirthing babies who have been born over the summer break - I can't WAIT to meet you all very soon 🥹

Have a lovely Friday, everyone,

Claire ###

21/08/2025

All messages have been replied to, and I am now off to Between The Trees Festival with The Little Hygge Caravan, before resuming my summer break until Friday 29th August. All messages will be replied to then 💙

If I don't see you at the festival, have a lovely week! Xx

20/08/2025

Half an hour after general release and there are just 4 spaces left for indoor parties! WOW! Thank you! 🎃🎃🎃

Grab one of the last spots here 👇

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