Family walks in great locations created with mini adventurers and outdoorsy parents in mind.
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When did kids get so much cool stuff?
While I was thrashing around in a giant ball pit at Leo’s Fun Zone yesterday (and secretly having the time of my life) something suddenly hit me: our baby boy already has way cooler stuff, and is doing way cooler things, than I’ve ever done.
Family walk: Aysgarth Falls, Yorkshire Dales
Amazingly spectacular, easily accessible, and immortalised in Robin Hood Prince of Thieves, Aysgarth Falls is the perfect place to inspire young explorers about the great outdoors.
Review: Little Life Arc 2 travel cot
The Little Life Arc 2 travel cot trebles up as a lightweight portable bed, convenient baby day prison, and outdoor sun shield, with the added bonus that it packs down into a small backpack for easy transportation. A 3-in-1 masterpiece!
Griffon Forest: a romantic break for three
Griffon Forest in North Yorkshire – with its secluded lodges, outdoor hot tubs, roaring fires and friendly wildlife – used to be somewhere we went to chill out as a couple. But this time we took the dreaded baby with us, so relaxation went out of the window!
Review: Stonz Booties (Elephant Slate)
If your baby still isn’t walking but loves being outside on cold days, Stonz booties are perfect for keeping their feet warm on winter adventures.
The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch – with a baby!
The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch sounds simple. All you need to do is sit down, then count and record the birds in your garden for one hour. The problems start when you throw a 9-month-old baby into the mix!
Review: cardboard box
We’ve spent hundreds, if not thousands, of pounds on expensive toys and gear to entertain Sonny in the nine months since he was born. But what does he love most? This crappy cardboard box, of course.
Is it OK to be a (slightly) pushy parent?
The last thing I want to do is force my little boy into anything he doesn’t want to do, but how will he experience new things if we don’t give him the occasional nudge in the right direction?
Family walk: Stanwick Lakes, Northamptonshire
An oasis of calm in the Northamptonshire countryside, with miles of walking trails, huge lakes, loads of wildlife, and plenty of activities for explorers of all ages.
Creating a playroom: bringing the outdoors indoors
The weather’s rubbish, the garden’s out of bounds, so I’ve bitten the bullet and done the honourable thing by converting my cherished man cave into an adventure playroom for my son.