Tips to encourage your child to practice playing a musical instrument
It never ceases to amaze me how much difficulty some parents find in encouraging their child to practice playing a musical instrument. Very few younger aged students will practice of their own volition. Not many five year old kids will say to their parents “Now please excuse me, I am about to head into my room to practice the piano for the next hour or two”. However, we have found that the more actively parents are involved, the more the child will feel there is a reason to practice.
Read moreHow to help your child overcome stage fright
How are you meant to make your child feel comfortable on stage? They love performing but the fear can be overwhelming. It can be really scary being so small and in front of a big audience! These simple strategies include assisting with preparation, affirmations and dealing with those dreaded butterflies in the belly - find out how you can work with your child (or students) to move them beyond the fear.
Read moreTop 5 Reasons Pickleball is Perfect for Kids
Pickleball is a fun sport perfect for children and offers numerous benefits. Learn more about it today!
Read moreKids Party Costumes For Kids
Let your kids stand out! Make them wear the best kids party costumes!<br><br>You can create kids party costumes out of recyclable materials in your home. There are also many costume shops in Australia where you can buy or rent kids party costumes for all ages – including infant costumes, toddler costumes, and girls and boys costumes.
Read moreThe benefits of learning
The world really does open up to us once we urge our point across and speak with impact.
Read moreWildlife Park for Kids
Your kids can get up close and personal with their favourite animals at a wildlife park!<br><br>There are numerous wildlife parks all around Australia and visiting a wildlife park can be a great outdoor adventure for the whole family!
Read moreIndoor Rock Climbing For Kids
Let your kids develop their confidence with indoor rock climbing!<br><br>Fun, challenging and a great workout, indoor rock climbing can be enjoyed no matter what the weather is like outside!
Read moreJust breathe – 3 calming techniques for you and your child
Teaching our kids conscious breathing can help them learn to regulate their emotions. It can be the difference that stops a full-scale meltdown in the middle of the supermarket, for both you and your child. Here are a few techniques that can be done anywhere, at any time.
Read moreYOUR CHILD AND THEIR CREATIVE DRAWING JOURNEY....
As children become engaged in their drawings, their ideas take shape and images leap out of the page. The final "masterpiece" is proudly presented to you, in anticipation of your praise. Some of the images in their drawing are obvious & easily recognisable. Others well...you tilt your head at the page as you try and decipher what you see.
Read moreConservation Parks for Kids
Nothing beats spending time together with the family in the splendour of Australia's beautiful wilderness! And best of all, it's easy to take advantage of the 2700 conservation areas available to keen explorers.
Read more10 big mistakes people make when choosing a martial arts school
Ten mistakes that people often make when engaging a martial arts school can impact how you see the industry and easily be avoided. This article points out where you can easily make these mistakes and how you can do things differently to ensure your kid's experience of Mixed Martial Arts is enjoyable and safe.
Read moreHow kids yoga aids school readiness
This is the time of year when excited preschoolers and their families go to their ‘Big School’ orientations. Much of the year has been spent learning letters, numbers and alike. All this knowledge is a great foundation; however research shows us that focusing on socio-emotional skills is the best way to set kids up for success. This article outlines how yoga can help your child prepare for starting school.
Read moreTeam Sports and Life Skills: Learning Through Play
Discover the benefits of team sports in school holidays for children's development in teamwork, leadership, and resilience, and how these activities foster physical and mental well-being.
Read moreCommunity centres
Have you ever taken your kids along to your local community centre? If not, check it out today - community organisations often run events and programmes at these venues which are low cost and designed to support the well being and enjoyment of families and their kids. Your kids can participate in lots of good causes as well as making friends and having a great time!
Read moreLittle Athletics For Kids
Introduce your kids to sports by encouraging them to join Little Athletics!<br><br>Little Athletics is one of the activities for kids that originated in Australia. It introduces kids aged 5 to 15 to sports through fun athletics events that cater to all kids who are too young for senior athletics. The motto of Little Athletics is « Family, Fun, and Fitness ». There is a Little Athletics club for every localised region where a weekly competition takes place. The athletes and teams then progress to state competition for championships as determined by the state association. The first Little Athletics event was held in October 1964 at Landy Field. Yearly, over 95,000 kids participate in Little Athletics.
Read moreCalisthenics for kids
If your kids love gymnastics and dancing, try calisthenics!<br><br>A great kids activity designed to improve kids fitness and agility!
Read moreTennis For Kids In Adelaide
Introduce your kids to a smashingly awesome sport!<br><br>The tennis community in Australia is huge, especially in Adelaide.
Read moreArts for kids in sydney
Stimulate kids creativity and imagination through the arts! <br /><br />. Being naturally creative, they can more freely express themselves through drawings, pictures, and other forms of art. Activities for the family should always involve arts activities for kids.
Read moreAikido clubs for kids
Let your kids learn a safer self-defence technique! Aikido is not just a fighting martial art; it is a path to personal discovery and self-improvement.
Read more10 Soccer Drills for Kids to Improve Their Skills
Helping your child improve their soccer skills can be an enjoyable journey for both of you. The key is to keep it fun, engaging, and age-appropriate.
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