Scooting is good for kids and good for the planet.
Here are 5 simple tips to help seamlessly introduce scooting to your 2026 routine.
1. Scoot to a new park or playground
Going to the same place every time can feel a bit dry. Mix it up with a new destination. Take the long way round. Explore a different street. You might stumble across a park or playground you never knew was there. Often, the best bit is the journey itself.
2. Turn the school run into a game
The school run does not have to be a mad dash from A to B. Add a few easy games and it becomes a mini adventure. Count lampposts. Guess how many squirrels you will spot. Look for red doors or funny-shaped clouds. Movement becomes fun and getting out of the house gets a whole lot easier.
3. Give yourself extra time at the start
Build in a bit of extra time on day one. After that, you will usually gain it back and more. Scooting is quicker than walking, easier than you think, and far kinder to the planet than jumping in the car.
4. Your local station might be closer than you think
Thinking of scooting too? If the car is your default, it is worth checking the distance to your nearest station. Online route planners make it easy to see how far it really is using your postcode. Scooting can halve walking time, so you could arrive faster than expected. No parking stress. No hunting for change.
5. Set a few golden scooting rules
Agree on simple boundaries together. Helmets, pavement manners, how far or how fast they can scoot on their Micro scooter. It gives you peace of mind and gives them a sense of independence they can handle confidently.
The magic happens when movement feels like play.
Soon, instead of dragging their feet, you will hear, “Can we scoot?”
And chances are, you will enjoy these little adventures just as much as they do.