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Five ways to enjoy a walk in the woods
By Junior on 12/12/2012 15:38:00
Take a ramble through your local woodland with your child
, water, wildlife and dramatic scenery.More natural parenting tips from Junior:Five ways to pack an eco-friendly lunchFive ways to make your child's school greener
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How to forage safely with your child
By Junior on 18/04/2012 17:18:22
A beginner's guide to picking your own fresh and wild ingredients
in the woods, foraging is an activity that children and parents can enjoy together. Some parents might be hesitant because of possible dangers. It’s true that some plants can scratch or sting; others can be poisonous and there is also the chance of pollution
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Outdoor games to play when it snows
By Junior on 19/12/2011 14:40:13
Don't hibernate! Get out there and have fun in the snow
. SnowmenAnother activity is to build a snowman and decorate him with foods that birds and animals, such as squirrels, can also appreciate. Nature-loving children will relish the chance to help wild creatures and watch them visit their snowman. Preferred foods include
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Affordable family fun in Iceland
By Junior on 01/08/2011 12:15:31
A short break to Iceland is an invigorating and, thanks to the credit crunch, very affordable experience
There are a variety of robust outdoor family activities to enjoy in and around Reykjavik including horse riding and cycling, and children will love bathing at one of the many thermal pools in the city. Families will also enjoy visiting Reykjavik
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Charming UK farms
By Junior on 23/08/2011 17:16:50
From meeting cows to exploring forests, Feather Down Farms offer great outdoor experiences for families at 26 locations across the UK
. Billingsmoor is an organic dairy farm where children can enjoy lots of activities, including the Wild Wanderer school where they learn woodland crafts and how to build dens.From £405 per week.For more details, visit www.featherdown.co.uk
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Ski chalets in Morzine and Chamonix
By Junior on 02/08/2011 11:52:35
Special ski chalets with special features for families
means parents can enjoy après-ski straight from the slopes. You can also book a packed lunch (baguette, chocolate bar, fruit and drink) for just €5 a day, and all catered chalets have free Wi-Fi, Xbox 360s and outdoor hot tubs. Children’s menus
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Get the royal treatment at the Anassa, Cyprus
By Junior on 22/11/2012 14:15:59
A mild year-round climate in Cyprus and a host of activities, this is a fabulous holiday for the family
Anassa, CyprusThe Anassa, which means ‘queen’ in ancient Greek, will treat your child like royalty. With a mild year-round climate, indoor and outdoor pools and clubs for children from four months to 16 years, the hotel has a crèche for under
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The best of British luxury
By Junior on 05/08/2011 15:44:06
Join in the celebration at The Elms in Worcestershire with fizzing champagne and spa treatments
in their parents’ room (although meals are not free) and will have access to the superb Bears’ Den – a children’s club with activities including cooking and T-shirt painting, as well as lots of outdoors sports.Visit www.theelmshotel.co.uk Take a look at our Great
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Beatrix Potter fans
By Junior on 25/08/2011 15:46:29
If you love Beatrix Potter then you'll love Holbeck Ghyll country house hotel...
it will offer a particularly brilliant holiday. There are several suites and lodges in the grounds, some with their own outdoor hot tubs – all of them ideal for families.If parents want to dine alone, the hotel can also arrange babysitting, and local activities
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Cornwall calling
By Junior on 19/09/2011 08:38:59
If you fancy child-friendly luxury on your holiday, then Cornwall’s Retallack Resort is for you
Its collection of timber-and-glass self-catering lodges, set among hills near the north Cornish coast, all have a private terrace with a barbecue and outdoor eating area. But if cooking is off the menu, then a private chef can be requested
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