Health

Have you heard of the Eco-Challenge? By Maria Leijerstam, Founder of Mini Burn

Simply put, it’s the toughest and kayak challenge in the world — dominated in under 48 by New Zealanders since 1992! hours. A decade ago, I introduced Wales I can’t wait to to a very scaled down version of give you and the original adventure race — one your family your next adventure the entire family can enjoy together. challenge and showing you what’s The Mini Burn remains the only UK possible when you come together adventure race for family members as a team. of all ages and fitness abilities. Families readers can get a special I’m always looking for my next promotional price on tickets for this adventure, so on September 18th I’m October’s event at Margam Park due to set off on my own adventure — see below. Only a basic level of race, the Welsh Top 10, which will fitness is needed; but a sense of see me traverse Wales by bike foot adventure is a must! See you there!

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The perfect post-lockdown family adventure!

TO CELEBRATE OUR 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY, we’re offering Families readers a 20% discount.* All ages and abilities welcome. No special equipment required – all you need is a bike. Compete or take your time, either way you’ll have fun! *Enter code FAMILIES20 for 20% off ticket price. Full refunds given if event is cancelled due to Covid-19. Limited time offer. www.burnseries.co.uk/races/mini BURN RUN•BIKE•KAYAK

WHAT ? 5k Run, 1k Kayak, 10k Bike

WHEN ? 10 October 2020

WHERE ? Margam Country Park

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Establishing Healthy Mealtime Routines By Family Coach, Hannah Pekary

Parents have faced challenging times during lockdown — from disengaged teenagers to tensions caused by lack of space in the home for everyone to have their downtime. Since lockdown, there have been new challenges.

I’ve received calls from parents struggling to get the family back around the dinner table. This is an essential routine to establish as a family, and with the right approach, can be accepted quickly and easily. The key is to create a calm space for eating food, but a fun one too. Allow your children to talk about what they’re enjoying about any new routine — and discussing any dislikes allows your child’s view to be heard and respected. It can take time to form a new habit, longer still if you’re changing a few things in one go. The trick is to get everyone involved, so that you’re working together as a team.

Busting the Myths about Adoption: Are you Eligible?

Sadly, the number of children in care being adopted each year has fallen, while the number being looked after by local authorities is steadily rising. So there’s a continuing need to find more adoptive parents to look after vulnerable children. READ MORE