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How your child can have an outdoor detective adventure
By Fiona McKim on 12/12/2012 12:23:00
Five ways your child can investigate his natural surroundings
1. Collect nuts, berries and pinecones to look for signs of feeding. Follow any trails of food and try to identify which animals have been nibbling on them.2. Find a quiet spot in your local woodland to sit and listen to the sounds of the local wildlife. Bird chirping and insects...
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Snow Time Fun: Safe tobogganing for children
By Catherine O'Dolan on 16/01/2013 17:13:55
Whizzing down a snowy slope is brilliant fun, but make sure your child plays safe too
Whizzing down a gentle slope on a toboggan can give your child a wonderful thrill, but it can also cause injuries, so it’s always wise to follow some basic safety tips.* Choose a sled that is the right size for your child One that can be steered and has brakes is a good idea, but...
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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
1 Invite a friend Walking is a simple, cheap and popular form of exercise, and it will be much easier to get your child on board if one of his friends comes, too.2 Watch wildlife Research by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds shows that spending time in natural environ...
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London’s Winter Ice Rinks
By Fiona McKim on 06/12/2012 18:18:00
Get your skates on at one of the capital’s icy attractions
for the senses in the heart of Hyde Park. Attractions include an enormous outdoor rink surrounded by twinkly pea-lights, a Bavarian village offering warming winter eats and a chance to meet Santa Claus himself.Ice At The TowerNovember 17–January 6The shiver down
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Seek out the ultimate adventure play den in Thailand
By Catherine Hudson on 03/01/2013 11:46:00
Visit the Soneva Kiri resort in Koh Kood for play dens, spa treatments, cooking classes and much more
, an art room and a library.The resort also boasts outdoor screenings of family films, junior treatments at the Six Senses Spa and watersports. Parents can enjoy wine-tasting or Thai cooking classes.Prices start from £1,982 per night for a family of four
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Seek out palm tree lined beaches in the Dominican Republic
By Catherine Hudson on 07/12/2012 15:58:40
Enjoy crystal clear Caribbean waters and an array of activities at the Now Larimar Punta Cana
, where they can watch outdoor movies, play games and make friends with other members of a similar age.Prices from £4,329 for a family of four on an all-inclusive basis for 7 nights. For details, tel: 0844 415 1936; www.sovereign.comRead more
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Family activities… for when you're stuck at home
By Suzanne Milne on 01/01/2013 20:18:00
10 fun activities for children when you're staying in
the journey. 4. Do a night-time safari of your garden As evening falls, don wellies and arm yourselves with a torch for an outdoor adventure. Listen for the trills of birds and the froggy ribbets from watery ponds. Talk about where all the sounds are coming
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