Episode 103

full
Published on:

29th Oct 2025

Creating invitations to play! With Steph Williams from Mudpies and Sprinkles

Steph told us all about Mudpies and Sprinkles and how it began. It’s an outdoor play space for children (and Becks waxed lyrical about it!) - Steph’s love for watching children enjoying different elements of play really shone through.  

Steph hasn’t got any formal training and learnt what worked along the way and through her own children.  

We talked about: 

  • Things you can do when you are outside (even just being at the park) 
  • All of the different areas in Mudpies and Sprinkles and why there are there (eg an old phone, a sewing machine etc!)  
  • Sparking curiosity in children and the importance of making things inviting for children to want to engage and play with 
  • Steph’s favourite areas at Mudpies and Sprinkles (and why!) 
  • Children with additional needs and how this kind of outdoor play area can help to support them 
  • How when we were younger that being outside and making mud pies was what we did! 
  • How there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothes! 
  • The importance of letting children make their own play and keeping it open ended 
  • Following your child’s lead and not worrying about ‘doing it right’! 

Instagram @bespokefamily / @Mudpies_and_sprinkles 

Mudpies and Sprinkles website 

For information about a Bespoke Family Parent Consultation click here  

‘Your Guide to...’ (our downloadable webinars including preparing for and welcoming your newborn, behaviour, toilet training, sleep and more)  

This podcast is produced by Decibelle Creative 

All Episodes Previous Episode

Listen for free

Show artwork for Newborn to Teen and Everything in Between

About the Podcast

Newborn to Teen and Everything in Between
Your go-to for advice on how to communicate with the children in your life. Brought to you by family consultancy Bespoke Family, enabling families to thrive
Join us (Becks and Claire) for a new episode every fortnight, for accessible, light-hearted and well researched advice and guidance on the various ways we can tackle the ups and downs of life with children (and have a bit of a giggle along the way!)
Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, TA or childcare worker, or just looking to gain a better understanding of the world through a child’s eyes, we have 25 years of childcare experience to share with you. Listen for judgement free reassurance and support to help you navigate tricky conversations, challenging behaviour, complex emotions, and the general day to day pressures of raising and working with children.
We believe that a child centred approach which recognises and respects individuality is the best way to enable families to thrive.
Subscribe for new episodes every fortnight, to help you get the best out of your time with the children in your life.
Find us online at:
www.bespokefamily.co.uk
Instagram: @bespokefamily
Search 'Bespoke Family' on Facebook

This podcast is proudly produced by Decibelle Creative