AD - Press Trip | I had such a great weekend at @p AD - Press Trip | I had such a great weekend at @pottersresortsfivelakes with @slwilson84. It was an action packed three nights with a full activity and entertainment programme, great food, lovely drinks and beautiful surroundings. 

The staff go above and beyond to make everyone feel at home and they ensure that everyone has the best time possible. I don’t think I stopped smiling all weekend.

The best thing about Potters holidays is that everything is included in the price you pay. Four meals a day, all your drinks - including wine, Prosecco, most spirits and soft drinks - great accommodation and so many activities. 

I’ll write a full review soon but for now here’s a little Reel of our weekend
I always have a lot of questions about accommodati I always have a lot of questions about accommodation when we stay anywhere as a family so I thought I’d share this little tour of our room at @windjammerlanding which was a pretty perfect place to stay.

It’s the ‘Ocean View Two Bedroom’ which was like a little house, with an upstairs and downstairs, built into the hillside. Both rooms had outdoor space and their own shower rooms. Such a great option for a family.
A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. We’ve been back a few days now but still miss the heat, the food, the pool, the constant sounds of wildlife and the lovely people. It was such a great holiday and I’m sure we’ll be back one day.
And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is watching her grow and what a wonderful young woman she is becoming. We could not be more proud. Love you Pickle, have a great birthday.
We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in S We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in St Lucia staying at @windjammerlanding and it was just the holiday we needed. Two weeks of sunshine and relaxation in what must be one of the most beautiful islands in the world. 

We can’t wait to go back again in the future. Here’s just a little snippet of our trip.
AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @na AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @national_motor_museum despite the rain! The children loved the Little Beaulieu play area and we loved exploring the National Motor Museum and Top Gear exhibit before having a ride on the monorail! We went on an old open topped bus, explored the Beaulieu Manor House and loved the gardens. 
Beaulieu is always a great day out - whatever the weather. This summer they have a whole ‘Summer of Fun’ planned, with activities most days - parades, bird shows and hundreds of sculptures within the grounds too. If you’re looking for a day out this summer definitely think about heading to Beaulieu.
AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to t AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to their first concert - but it was so much more than just a concert! @abbavoyage is incredible. With CGI ABBA and a live band, it’s like being at an ABBA concert 40 years ago but with modern lighting, effects and sound. ABBA look and sound real, it’s a mind blowing experience.
The set includes all the songs you know and love as well as a few less familiar ones.
You can’t take photos during the show which actually made a refreshing change. A whole arena focused purely on the show and soaking up the moment. It’s definitely something the four of us will always remember.
Now, I’m off to sing Dancing Queen all the way home.
AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdo AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdockyard today. They have a fantastic Ultimate Explorer ticket that lets you visit all the attractions as many times as you like for 12 months - and after a day at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard we can see that you need more than one day to really do everything!

We explored HMS Warrior, HMS Victory and the Mary Rose Exhibition - which is incredible! We also saw where ships are built and restored and spent time in Action Stations where the kids climbed and did an assault course.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is such a fun, educational day out with something for all ages - we can’t wait to go on their harbour tours next time we visit!
AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To cel AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To celebrate #100YearOfARoads National Highways have launched their #ARoadsToSummer competition! It's all about celebrating summer holiday moments, time together, fun in the sun, days out and more.

So why not be in it to win it? To enter, all you have to do is send @nationalhways a DM on here with a photo or video of your favourite holiday moments. You can also comment on their Facebook or Twitter #ARoadsToSummer posts with your holiday photos. I've shared a few of our favourite photos to give you some inspiration.

The best six entries will each win a £500 @nationaltrust holidays voucher! SO what are you waiting for? Dig out your favourite holiday photos or take some new ones to share!

The #ARoadsToSummer competition runs from 24 July to 10 September 2023. Winners will be announced in September 2023.

Good luck!
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Guest Posts · October 28, 2022

How To Give Your Children More Freedom | AD

*This is a collaborative post

There will come a time when your children want more freedom. This is good. This is normal. It is them exploring the world around them and wanting to try things for themselves – this might be a solo bike ride, walking to the local shops, or going out with friends to the cinema with no parents in tow. 

While it’s good for children to want these things, parents might feel uncomfortable with the idea. After all, for the last ten, 11, 12, or so years, you’ve done everything for your child and been with them at all times (or most of the time, barring school and play dates at other kids’ houses). So what now? You know giving them freedom is important, but it’s a big, scary step. Don’t worry; every parent feels the same, and if you read on, you’ll get some useful tips on how to make the step much less daunting. 

How To Give Your Children More Freedom

Think Of The Future 

If you’re having a lot of trouble letting go (which is only natural), one way to get past this is to think of the future. There’s no way you want your child to get to their student accommodation at university and not know how to navigate anywhere by themselves or how to buy things in a shop. 

When you think of the future, you can work out what freedoms are going to be most useful and at what age. Keeping all this in mind will alleviate some of the worry and help you understand what is needed for your kids to live a happy, healthy, easy (as far as possible) life. 

What Can They Already Do?

One way to start is to look at what your children can already do and build up an idea around that. So if they already help you out in the kitchen, perhaps they can have a little more freedom to make their own meals from scratch. Or if they walk with you to school or the local shop, perhaps walk half the way with them and watch them finish the last part of the journey (you’ll need to work out the best route and position to do this, of course). As time goes on, you can extend these freedoms once you and they are comfortable with them. 

Give Your Child The Skills They Need 

A big part of giving your child more freedom is teaching them the skills they need to stay as safe as possible. As your child gets older, you need to teach them the skills and knowledge they’ll need to get around in the world. You should teach them how to stay safe when crossing the street, how to swim, and how to judge the level of risk in a situation. 

Different kids are at different stages of development, so teaching them certain skills won’t always be enough. They must also be intelligent and able to follow the rules that have been set for them. Only you will be able to judge this and know for sure what your child is capable of and how well they can manage. 

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