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 moreCandle making for kids in Tasmania
Enjoy a great weekend with your children making candles! Candle making in Tasmania is one of the most fun kids activities in Australia that you can do with your children during the summer and the weekends.
Read moreStretching and Flexibility Exercises for Junior Gymnasts
Prior to stretching, ensure your child warms up adequately with light cardio exercises like jogging or jumping jacks. Warm muscles are more flexible and less prone to injury.
Read moreBoard Games For Kids
Enjoy the weekends by playing fun and educational board games with the whole family!<br><br>. Age appropriate board games are great learning tools for kids. Bring out those old board games and play with your kids!
Read more5 fun partner poses to do with your kids
Kids are natural yogis and they love to play. Sharing your practice together is a great way to connect on a physical, mental and emotional level. It’s also an opportunity for us to reconnect with the child we once were. Practicing yoga with kid’s increases bonds, builds self-esteem and helps create strong families. Find out what you need to get started and what poses may work best for you and your family.
Read moreLife Lessons and Character Growth: Karate's Impact on Children
Karate provides a structured system of belts, giving children tangible goals to strive for. Each new belt represents progress and achievement, teaching kids the value of setting goals and working diligently to attain them. This goal-setting mentality translates into their academics and other extracurricular activities.
Read moreSchool Holidays Snow Skiing Programs for Kids
Give the most memorable school holidays to your children by having ski holidays at the best ski resorts in Australia!<br /><br />During the snow season, one of the best activities for kids is to participate in school holidays snow skiing programs.
Read moreAnimal Zoos for Kids
For fun, adventure and a chance to learn on the natural world, why not take your kids to an animal zoo? An animal zoo is a collection of animals from all over the world, often including rare or endangered species, gathered in one place for people to observe. Zoos have been around since biblical times and the first zoological garden to open in Australia was in Melbourne in 1862.
Read moreCadets For Kids
Is your kid a budding leader? Then he might be interested in becoming a youth cadet!<br><br>A cadet is a trainee to become a volunteer military officer. Cadet trainees learn about military life, physical and mental skills, drills and ceremonies, and proper military etiquette. Cadet training does not require trainees to pursue a military career; but it provides them with skills to become efficient leaders and better citizens.
Read moreThe Basics of Gymnastics: A Beginner's Guide for Kids
Celebrate your child's efforts and progress, no matter how small. Positive reinforcement boosts their self-esteem and encourages them to keep striving for improvement.
Read moreHow to raise brave kids - that understand FEAR
When confronted by someone or an unusual event we are often surprised by our body's reaction, often interpreted as 'Fear'. At a physiological level our body is dumped with adrenalin which makes our muscles ready to fight or flee from any perceived attack or stressful situation, that is our 'fight' or 'flight' instinct. These two primordial responses are most obvious in children who will run away or lash out when stressed.
Read moreEncourage your child to become a confident and independent dancer (tips)
Joining a dance studio may be the first activity your child is about to attend - and their confidence and independence may waver as they try something new. Take a deep breath and jump in, head first with them. There is so much fun to be had. This article shares some tips to help enhance your child's confidence and independence as they learn to dance for the first time.
Read moreBirthday Parties and Party Activities for Kids
Looking for a unique and unusual way to celebrate your little one's big day?
Read morebike trails for kids in new south wales
Looking for enjoyable and meaningful activities for kids in NSW? Go green and explore NSW by taking on the bike trails!<br /><br />Biking is a good form of exercise that also lessens the pollution we get from cars. Biking lets you save money while gaining fitness, fun, and transport, all in one!
Read moreFinding the Right Time: When to Start Your Child in Karate Classes & Lessons
Karate can be an excellent way to channel their energy, teach them self-control, and boost their self-esteem. Plus, the social aspect of Karate schools helps them make friends while learning.
Read moreAdventure Clubs for Kids
Join an adventure club and discover the great outdoors!<br><br>Give your kids a chance to experience the great diversity of the Australian outdoors!
Read moreYouth support services in NSW
Find organisations throughout New South Wales that support kids!There are various youth support groups in NSW that you and your kids may benefit from, for instance Youth NSW. Take advantage of the many opportunities offered by youth support services in NSW!
Read moreYMCA for Kids in Perth
Enable your kids to reach their full potential. Introduce YMCA to them!<br><br>YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association) is one of the community-based, non-profit Perth youth services that provide opportunities for everyone in the community to achieve physical, mental, and spiritual growth.
Read moreThe Benefits of Playing Soccer
It’s our role as parents to educate and equip our children with the tools to live a happy, healthy and successful life, to benefit not only their mind but also their body.
Read moreThe Amazing Benefits of Yoga for Kids
Yoga is fast becoming a popular self-regulation tool because it teaches kids how to manage anxiety and find happiness in whatever they do, which is why around the world, more schools are incorporating fun and interactive yoga breaks between classes. Besides nourishing children by teaching them how to become more emotionally resilient, yoga encourages inclusivity and also helps kids strengthen their minds and bodies. It equips children with indispensable self-help mechanisms, which enables them to enjoy life to its fullest!
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