give them space, give them time
Sunday was an extraordinary day in the woods. We left the house without a real plan other than that the kids were in control. They would choose the way of the day. The sun was shining and we had all the time in the world. Very quickly Edgar spotted and identified some Hazel which he started to climb. He climbed amongst it for over 45mins, swinging and swaying, jumping and bouncing. He went up it and down it and across it and not once did I touch him or give instructions. I as