In this day and age sedentary kids who spend all their time in front of screens are not uncommon. Unfortunately, it comes with a host of problems from concentration issues all the way up to childhood obesity and more. One way to try and combat these things is keeping kids active. The funny thing is … Read more
I’ve said before that one way to get your older kids outside more is to encourage a sport such a skateboarding, BMX biking or stunt scooter riding. Choosing the right skateboard or stunt scooter is one thing, but the next part is getting some tricks under their belt and that requires practice.This post contains affiliate links. … Read more
It can feel quite liberating when your toddler starts to walk well enough that you can start making trips and days out. You can have all sorts of ideas of getting outside from walks in the countryside, maybe including a bit of hiking or even just managing to walk to the shops with the idea … Read more
Getting outside with the kids in winter is one of those things that seem great in theory but it harder to pull of in real life! You can imagine all being snug in winter jackets, scarves and hats and enjoying a crisp day but the hard part is getting moving so that you can enjoy … Read more
Autumn is a great time to be getting outside. There’s plenty to see, lots of changes in the air and there’s still a good chance of nice weather. Here’s some ideas of fun outdoor autumn activities that are great for all ages from toddlers to older kids. Add in a lovely hot chocolate after you’ve been … Read more
Learning to ride a bike is one of those big milestones for your kids and something that can be much tricker than you think it should be! Here’s some tips on how to teach your child to ride a bike no matter their age.This post contains affiliate links. Clicking on them may result in a … Read more
When it comes to getting our kids outside the garden is the first place we think about. It’s safe, it’s within reach, we don’t need to worry about the weather ruining the day as they can just come back inside. If you’re thinking of turning your garden in to a kids playing paradise, here’s some … Read more
Getting children involved with how the garden looks, what you grow and any jobs there are to do is a great way to get them outside in all different seasons. Gardening with kids can be a wonderful activity that everyone can get involved in no matter what their ages.This post contains affiliate links. Clicking on … Read more
As kids get older and the lure of online games can really sink in, it can get harder to get teens outside. Here’s some ideas of fun outside activities for teens and tweens.This post contains affiliate links. Clicking on them may result in a commission being paid to us if you purchase afterwards – this … Read more
This post is for you if you’ve ever considered a family camping holiday but need a bit of reassurance! We’ve been camping with kids since my daughter was about 3 and it’s been some of the most memorable holidays we’ve had. They can be super cheap holidays too which is why we first started camping.This … Read more
