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Hobbies & new skills

Clubs, sport, making and trying things — including the awkward middle bit where most hobbies quietly end.

How to Help a Child Stick With a New Hobby

Practical, pressure-free ways to help children keep going with a new hobby, from the messy first weeks to the moment it finally clicks.

7 min read

Low-cost creative hobbies children can start this weekend, with tips on keeping them going past the first burst of enthusiasm.

5 min read

Rainy-day hobbies that need almost no equipment, sorted by how much adult involvement they realistically need.

4 min read

Outdoor activities that give children manageable risk, visible progress and a genuine sense of capability.

5 min read