Or she recommends getting hands-on with baking, not only to build their food prep skills, but also hopefully to make some delicious treats. She also recommends Lego Monkey Palace (ages 10+) as a fun game that improves building and creativity skills. For getting outsideIf the weather lets up, get the kids outside and excited about a walk with a nature trail journal. Paddy Maddison recommends a kids puddle suit in his guide to getting kids outside, so you can seize the day, whatever the weather. For long journeysIf you’re getting away during the break, then parent-of-two Rebecca Goodman’s guide to surviving long family journeys might be a godsend.

Source: The Guardian February 16, 2026 16:12 UTC