When screens are a top priority in most children’s lives, it can seem quite a hardship to tear them away and find something else to do. I have compiled a…
10 Things I Have Learned About Hiking With Kids
Hiking with children can be a special time. For bonding, for conversation and for freedom. Most of the time. Here are some observations I have made from our hiking experiences…
Adventure Checklist – A Free Printable
I have found that my kids respond well with stimulation and something to keep them involved. This goes for most areas of their life, but more so when we are…
How To Get Kids to Hike Long Distance.
Somebody asked me how I get the kids walking for the length of time that we do, and also how they walk so many miles. Initially, I thought, they just…
Food to Take For Kids on a Hike.
Any parent will know, that the best way to keep a child occupied, is with food. The best sort of bribery, is food. It doesn’t always mean sweets or chocolate…
The Key to Good Mental Health in Children.
Follow my blog with Bloglovin The key to good mental health in children, I feel, comes down to one thing. Simply; Get them outside. I did a bit of research…
Essentials for long car rides with kids.
We’ve made many car journeys to our hiking destinations, some longer than others. Trying to keep 3 kids occupied who are squashed up together in the back seat, takes a…
How to Keep Kids Warm While Hiking
We are an all weather walking family, but we much prefer to hike in the colder weather. Usually autumn to winter. The coldest numbers we have been seen to hike…
12 Favourite Hikes in 2018
Overall, in 2018 we hiked 28 times. That’s 2 per month, with the odd bank holiday thrown in. For a family that works and schools full time, I think that’s…
Essentials for Hiking with Kids
We all know that kids come with kit. Whether that’s at home, on holiday or just going to the local shops. When heading out to the great outdoors or camping…