and postures with breathing exercises. There’s also a children’s club with a special Mauritian Day where children can learn the local language, try out the local Sega dance and sample the delicious local fruits. Accommodation is in simply stunning private

the grass to a ‘hole’); or target practice (where you aim for a certain object) are all good games to play.4. Teddy Bear's Picnic  If you go out in the woods today... the whole family will have some fun. Learn songs and take a few storybooks with you (Winnie

involved in the school run. I tend to take Rex, as he is the clingiest. We pick up two other kids along the way and twist down little muddy roads listening to local radio (argghhh!) to the local school, which is tiny. After drop-off, I head out over

of achievement. Encourage your child to get involved in recording special events like holidays, birthday parties and family days out. By building albums and scrapbooks, you are creating wonderful mementos to look back upon in years to come.Even as a professional

to the stories from the day’s adventures along with ponderings on tomorrow’s excitements. The best family holiday? What happens at Ulusaba is much more magical than that… It’s where everyone is transformed into an adventurous child with a sparkle in their eyes

UK flights, accommodation and most meals, from The Adventure Company.6.The Mighty Himalaya Why? This 14-day family adventure in Nepal seeks high and low for natural and cultural wonders, ranging from the wildlife of Chitwan, with an elephant safari

wish at magical bonfire at BeWilderwood, Norfolk, and follow fun woodland trails.Norman Knights Family Fun TrailFebruary 19–27Search the ruins of Peveril Castle, Castleton, to find hidden letters and spell out a secret word. Wild EventsFebruary 21–25Go

Clermont Ferrand, is also a great day out. Accommodation at Auvergne Naturelle is in a luxurious yurt, with plenty of activities from woodland crafts and fire-making to gentle wildlife walks and a visit to a delightful fairy garden. A seven-night stay costs

PonyGuaranteed entry to the rarefied world of gymkhanas and pony clubs (eek!) but beware the time (they need to exercise every day), money (they are among the most expensive animals you can own), and work (mucking out – and believe me, you’ll end up

bunnies are waiting to be found in the garden. Solve the word or picture puzzles for a prize.Littlehampton Museum, East SussexApril 11–23 Entitled 'Egghausted of Chocolate?', Littlehampton Museum's fossil hunts offer an alternative day out for those