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A reset for everyone.
As adults, we’re much better at listening to our bodies. Whether we need more sleep (what parent doesn’t?!), more fruit or veg, or some exercise to get us up and moving, we know how to improve our mental wellbeing. Children haven’t learned that yet. They’re unable to correlate between their - at best - questionable behaviour that Wednesday afternoon, and the fact they hadn’t been out of the house all day. We have to make those decisions for them, getting them out into the fresh air for a mental reset.
It’s more fun for them, and easier for you!
And speaking of that mental reset, why are we suggesting pedal power over a walk? We defy you to show us a child, who at some point in human history has met the suggestion of a walk with energy and enthusiasm. “What a smashing idea Mama. Let me just grab my tweed jacket, boater hat and pop to the lavatory VOLUNTARILY.”
However, lob a two-wheeled steed into the mix and that walk round the block turns into a far more enjoyable bike ride, with the kids needing far less convincing. And from your side, a pedal round the local park is far less effort than chasing your child around the climbing apparatus.
Make memories.
Making memories doesn’t need to cost an arm and a leg. In fact, some of my favourite childhood memories are bike rides along the promenade with my family. Spending time together doesn’t mean needing to splash out on expensive outings. Family bike rides are exactly the kind of wholesome, warm fuzzy memories your sprogs will look back on with fondness.
