Run, Liam, Run

My son, Liam (3), loves his balance bike. He has had it since his second birthday and in the early days I remember shouting 'run, Liam, run' when he first got the hang of it. I was caught up in the moment and proud of my little boy.

Now, I find myself shouting 'slow down, Liam, slow down' as he ventures a little too far away. His little sister, Maya (20 months), needs no encouragement as she is so determined to keep up with her big brother.

I am always wary of encouraging but never 'pushing' my kids. I want them to enjoy being little and I don't want to hold them back. Balance bikes are great because kids can go at their own pace, gain freedom and be kids. However, we still make sure they wear their helmets and know road safety. Most importantly, we ride right there alongside them.

I want to share a bit about my balance of work, play and education of ourselves and our kids. I want to keep some of the 'moments' on record, and as my kids develop original thoughts, I want to make sure that I keep hold of my own. Please feel free to come along for the ride.