Monthly Archives: July 2012

I first became aware of the concept of Attachment Parenting several years ago when it was featured on a TV programme. I was only about 17 or 18 at the time, certainly with no plans for children, but instantly felt … Continue reading →

This is so amazing – a few friends had a little idea at the Peace in the Park festival less than two months ago, and look what’s happened! Boom! 100 members, meets nearly every week all around the city, members … Continue reading →

Monday 23rd July was our first official big sling meet in Sheffield Peace Gardens. We had a back up plan in case of a rainy day but for once it wasn’t necessary, the sun shone down on us all morning!  … Continue reading →

Several Sheffield Slingers went to a medieval weekend at Wentworth Garden Centre today. The sun shone, we had a picnic, played with the skittles and giant Connect4, laughed at the stocks and the sheep, showed off our slings and watched … Continue reading →

The other day on the Sheffield Slings facebook group, there was a conversation about Steiner schools and other approaches to education we’ve been making as families. My two daughters are below ‘school age’ but from not long after the birth … Continue reading →

One of the things that Sheffield Slings loves to do is interact with the public, and show just how wonderful slinging can be. This is why we meet up all the time, everywhere, morning, afternoon, weekends, big groups and small. … Continue reading →

“MESSY play?” I hear you gasp. “I spend my days trying to minimise mess, not actively encourage it!” It’s OK, I know. I understand! I’ve got a confession to make. Before I had my daughter I was a little, well, … Continue reading →

Vital Stats:       Sling; ring sling and Boba 3G.          Pushchair; old battered Babyjogger   1. Transport. Getting in/out of taxi; tackling steps in train station; getting on and off the train; the underground;  London buses. … Continue reading →