I read a brilliant report the other day highlighting the many benefits of getting kids outside – like learning new skills, boosting confidence and making friends. Just an hour a day makes a huge difference!
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Review: Thurso Surf Prodigy Junior SUP
If you’re looking for a paddleboard that will ease your kids into this awesome activity, the Thurso Surf Prodigy Junior SUP is a simple to use and great looking piece of kit.
Family camping checklist – 18 essentials to pack
So you’ve decided to sleep in a tent with your kids (you must be crazy!), but what should be on your family camping checklist? Here are 18 gear essentials we recommend for every trip.
How to turn your garden into mini a water park
It’s been another summer of heatwaves – and the best way to cool off with your kids is to turn your garden into a mini water park. Here’s how we did it…
Review: Outwell Family Sleeping Bags
We took a combo of adult and junior Outwell sleeping bags on our latest family camping trip – and they finally helped us achieve the impossible dream of a decent night’s sleep in a tent!
Best outdoor activity shoes for toddlers
We’ve spent the first few weeks of summer testing out the best outdoor activity shoes for toddlers and here’s our pick of the bunch – from sandals and wellies to football boots and aqua shoes.
Review: Isbjörn Storm Hardshell Jacket
The Isbjörn Storm Hardshell Jacket is as good as it gets for kids’ waterproofs – warm, tough, full of great features and with clever sleeves that extend to make it last an extra year.
Review: Kiddimoto U-Zoom Scooter
The Kiddimoto U-Zoom is the perfect starter scooter for young kids and toddlers. It’s well built, easy to handle, simple to adjust and packs down small. We love it!
How to go canoeing with toddlers
Canoeing with toddlers for the first time is daunting, but if you prepare properly, pick the right location and the right weather, it’s a wonderful family activity. Here’s how we do it…
Confession: getting kids outdoors can be a nightmare
Getting kids outdoors regularly is seriously hard work. Sometimes it takes hours just to leave the house, and even then your trip often decides into tantrum hell. So why do we do it to ourselves?