Grown-ups love figures. When you tell them that you have made a new friend, they never ask you any questions about essential matters. They never say to you, “What does his voice sound like? What games does he love best? Does he collect butterflies?” Instead, they demand: “How old is he? How many brothers has he? How much does he weigh? How much money does his father make?” Only from these figures do they think they have learned anything about him. ~Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince, 1943, translated from French
Skating
Roller skating is a great way to have a little outdoor fun with your family anytime. Except if it’s raining that is 😉 While you can have plenty of fun skating around your neighborhood, why not try heading out to your local park for a different scene?
You could always venture off to your local bicycyle trails for an even better skating arena. Most bike trails that are made from blacktop will give you a smoother skate. And, the trails are designed for bikes, joggers, and skaters ONLY. Meaning, you won’t have to worry about oncoming traffic from cars. Making it all the more safe for your family to enjoy the outdoors.
Let’s not forget too that learning to roller skate, or roller blade, can be a very enjoyable activity. Especially if the parent is the student and the child is the teacher! Be sure you put on your safety padding and helmet before heading out the front door for your day of learning. Or you could end up worse for wear when returning home!