Walk this way Going for a walk as a family is a great way for the kids to explore the outdoors and have some time away from their phones and tablets. We’ve chosen four walks that combine interesting routes with places to stop for a treat.  Snipefield Woods & Sculpture Trail  This is a delightful…

Hobbies for life One of the most common regrets that older people report is that they never had an absorbing hobby. Not having creative hobbies, like painting, ceramics, music or performance, or practical hobbies were particularly regretted, so it makes sense to introduce your kids to interests that could last a lifetime. Hobbies that involve…

Have a great day out Need to keep the kids entertained during the summer break? Here’s our pick of the best days out… Treasure Trails: Cheap thrills There are 22 to choose from across the city and shire, including a treasure hunt in Duthie Park, a Spy mission in the city’s West End and a Detective…

Swings & roundabouts Summer’s on the way, so encourage the kids to venture outside to play… Playhouses are brilliant for kids from three to ten, where imaginative play is to the forefront. Choose something with enough headroom and a larger footprint if possible, or upgrade to a summerhouse that can be taken over by the…

Wheely good Getting their own transport often marks a rite of passage for children. As kids, there’s a feeling of freedom that accompanies being out on your bike with your friends, being allowed to visit a friend’s house on your scooter, or the day or stabilisers come off and we totter along till we’ve built…