There are very few things you will work harder at in the first few weeks and months (and even years!) of your babies’ life, is how to make them sleep. Probably the most asked question of a new mum is “Are they a good baby? Do they sleep?” – the …

A tire swing is a good – and cheaper – alternative to a store-bought tree swing. A tire makes for a perfectly good seat. And unlike wooden seats, you can be sure it won’t warp or rot. All you need is an old tire, a strong rope and sturdy tree …

Unless you have a metal frame or stand to hang a swing from, the best place to attach a swing outdoors is a tree branch. Hanging a swing from a tree branch is easy and quick, as long as you find the right branch and you have a good quality …

Though not as summery as, well, summer, autumn is still a great time to spend time outside with kids. The weather is cool and there’s no punishing sunshine to burn your skin. It’s the perfect time to relax in the garden while the kids play. There’s a wide variety of …

Kite flying is a great way to spend an afternoon with kids. It’s inexpensive (kites are cheap), it lots of fun even for adults and it forces everyone to be active. But it’s not so fun if there isn’t enough wind to propel the kite. You’ll struggle to get the …

Ultimate Frisbee, officially called Ultimate, is similar to many other sports like Football in some ways but also very unique in many other aspects. It has some benefits that you’d get from playing any sport – such as fitness, heart health etc. – but also others that you can only …

Here’s a fun fact about Ultimate Frisbee: The official name is Ultimate, not Ultimate Frisbee, because ‘Frisbee’ is a trademark belonging to the Wham-O toy company. But most people refer to the disc-throwing sport as Ultimate Frisbee. It is played using a flying disc, or what’s more commonly called a …

Inability to pay attention for a prolonged period and a tendency to be hyperactive are classic sings of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Kids with ADHD constantly fidget, have trouble paying attention to details, are easily distracted and have problems following instructions. For these kids, choosing the right sport can be helpful …

As soon as a child can walk and run, they are ready to hit a ball, however awkwardly they do it. Most kids are ready to start playing football as young as three years. But ‘playing football’ is too serious a term for what kids can do at this age. …

Keeping the kids entertained can be a tricky business, and there may be times you feel like an underpaid palace jester, so busy are you trying to keep the kids happy and prevent those inevitable cries of “I’m bored!” Getting outside in the fresh air is just about the best …