During the toddler weeks, everything revolves around togetherness, discovery and enjoying life outdoors. These are weeks where young families meet, where small hands knead cookie dough and little feet find sand between the grass. In the shelter of nature, far away from rush and screens, space is created to connect — with your child, with each other, with the rhythm of the day.

Mornings begin slowly. While the dew still rests on the fields, families gather at the terrace. Children chase butterflies or help pick flowers for the table. Later in the day, there is plenty to experience: baking cookies, reading books in the shade of the trees or exploring the vegetable garden together. There is water play, crafting with treasures found in the forest and picnics among the ferns and dappled sunlight.

Meals are simple, fresh and child friendly. Think soft vegetable purées, fruity yoghurts, small pancakes, as well as nourishing meals for parents who crave something hearty after a day outdoors. At the table, nothing is rushed — meals are moments to share.

And when the sun sets, you might hear only the rustling of the grass and a soft child’s laugh in the distance. That is exactly what toddler weeks are meant to be: a pause, a breath in the rhythm of young family life.

Suggestions for extra activities

• A musical morning with simple instruments and children’s songs on the grass
• A mini farm tour where children can help feed animals or collect eggs
• A barefoot path with sand, grass and water
• A moment for parents at the end of the day, with a drink at sunset while the little ones sleep