Children Taking Risks – Why We Are Letting Them Build A Tree House
“By allowing your children to take risks you are empowering them to grow brave and sure” (anonymous) My trio are currently in the throws of building a tree house. A tree house with the plans for construction firmly rooted inside someone’s imagination, and plans that change on a daily basis. But they are creating and making, and everyone is happy. …
Why Hike With Children & Its Benefits
Why hike with children? Whether you head out on an all day adventure or just a short walk, the benefits to children and parents alike are huge…..as is the effort to get out the door! I am realistic, and as a Mamma of three, I know that planning, logistics, weather, and the thought of the aftermath tidy up operation, can …
Our Summer Bucket List – Long, Lazy, Days
It is the start of a new season, and time for us to reveal our Summer Bucket List. We have enjoyed doing the activities on our spring, autumn and winter ones, but we are looking forward to wearing less clothing out in the sunshine, and enjoying the VERY long, slow Swedish summer days and holiday. School is out for the summer on the 15th …
Campfires – The Basics & Tips
We get a lot of enjoyment out of making and using campfires as part of our outdoor experiences. It adds an extra sense of adventure to our outdoor trips, whether hiking, camping, or just visiting a beach to play, and in the cooler months it makes our meal break a very cosy one. I haven’t always been happy with fires …
Bare Feet – 7 Reasons to Let Your Children Have Them!
Bare feet….my trio love having them!! But why, as grown ups do we tend to shy away from letting them do it? Conformity? Our adult brains weighing up the consequences of dirt and injury? Why do we stop it so much when it leads to a child feeling so free and less encumbered? As my little lady says, she “loves sinking …
Outdoor Play For Teenagers – 11 Ideas
Outdoor play for children is so important for all ages (read here to find out why), and in this mini series of posts I will run through some varying outdoor play ideas for different age groups of children. This post is all about outdoor play for teenagers. This age group is such fun as you extend their boundaries, give them more independence, …
