April 25, 2021 - 09:33 BST Sophie Hamilton Didn't little Prince Louis look absolutely adorable on his balance bike in the photograph released by the royal family to celebrate his third birthday!
"Leave their bike out so it’s ready to be played with anytime. Always offer it as an option when you go to your local park or woods and when they are keen, provide plenty of encouragement but allow them to take it at their own pace." "By getting them to articulate the benefits of riding a bike it tunes them into their own reasons wanting to learn to cycle and builds self-motivation."
It’s a big moment for parents too "It shouldn’t be forgotten that your child’s first bike ride is a moment of loosening of control for a parent too. It will be the first time that they can move away from you, quicker than you can run after them!"MORE: 10 mealtime routines to help kids love broccoli as much as cake
"Get them to spot the colours of traffic lights and talk them through what you are doing. Ask them to help look for cars at junctions so looking for traffic becomes ingrained.