| If you've got children and are struggling to find things to | | | | and give them the skills and confidence they need to |
| keep then entertained, or to divert them away from | | | | ride by themselves. By teaching them good habits, |
| their games console, TV or computer, then perhaps | | | | whether you're riding on a mountain bike course, or on |
| you're looking for some inspiration. | | | | the road, they'll be come responsible riders and much |
| Why not try some of these? | | | | safer. |
| 1. Why not let your children help you with the cooking? | | | | 7. Taking your children swimming needn't cost a |
| You can educate them on the importance of healthy | | | | fortune, and will be enjoyable for you all. Why not |
| family recipes, and eating a balanced diet. You can | | | | make it a regular thing, or book swimming lessons for |
| also let them choose some meals as well as helping | | | | your children if they can't swim already? |
| you prepare them. | | | | 8. Children love spending time with their parents, so |
| 2. If you're a keen gardener, then you might want to let | | | | why not play with them. You've probably bought them |
| your children help you. Why not let them plant seeds, | | | | lots of toys, and they'll really appreciate you playing |
| or have their own patch of the garden so they can | | | | with them. Alternative you could read together, or |
| grow vegetables, or have some pots to grow flowers | | | | make something. There's a lot to be said for just |
| in? | | | | spending time with your children. |
| 3. Perhaps you're keen on knitting, and your children | | | | 9. Board games might not be as fashionable as they |
| have shown an interest. Why not see if they can learn | | | | once were, but they're still an excellent way to keep |
| how to knit, or help you decide what to knit next. | | | | the whole family entertained. From the classics from |
| 4. You'll want your children to know just how important | | | | your youth, to the more modern games, you'll have a |
| exercise is, so that they dramatically reduce the risk of | | | | great time playing board games with your children. |
| becoming obese. Why not take your children to the | | | | 10. Why not ask your children if they want to invite |
| park, or play football, or go for a jog. There's also a lot | | | | friends round once in a while? You can let them play, |
| to be said for throwing and catching a ball in the | | | | and keep an eye on them, whilst they have a great |
| garden, or taking the dog for a walk. | | | | time. |
| 5. Why not go for a walk in the country, or near where | | | | Now you know what sort of things you can do with |
| you live? You might discover new exciting places near | | | | your children, they don't have to watch TV or play on |
| you, or begin to appreciate the countryside even more. | | | | their games console all the time. |
| 6. A bike ride with your children can be very rewarding, | | | | |