The Ultimate Guide to Themed Birthday Party Venues for Kids
it's time to get planning! Remember to tailor your choice to your child's interests and preferences. Whether they want to be a wizard, a pirate, or explore the depths of the ocean
Read moreThe Benefits of Gymnastics for Kids: Enhancing Physical and Cognitive Development
Gymnastics offers a holistic approach to the development of children, combining physical fitness with cognitive growth and essential life skills. From building strong physical foundations to nurturing cognitive abilities, enhancing confidence, and fostering social interactions, gymnastics has a far-reaching positive impact on kids' lives.
Read moreCombat sports for kids
Are your children fascinated by martial arts films? Have you caught them doing a karate chop in the backyard? If so, a combat sport could be the perfect kids activity for them! They build strenght and self esteem with less risk of injury than team sports.
Read moreSoccer School Holiday Camps vs. Soccer Classes: Summer Program Choices for Kids
Explore the differences between soccer school holiday camps and regular classes to decide the best summer soccer experience for your child. Find out which suits your child's interests and your family's schedule.
Read moreFrom Tap to Jazz: Exploring the World of Kids' Dance Styles
Explore the exciting benefits of tap and jazz for children, from enhancing musicality and coordination to encouraging creativity and expression. A guide for Australian families on choosing a dance style.
Read moreFootball and the Development of the Young Person
Football is a game with many facets of development; it’s not quite as simple as scoring the most goals, players grow into their roles;
Read more5 kids birthday party ideas for small indoor spaces
The cold winter months can prove to be a difficult time for kids birthday parties, especially if you live in a small unit or a house with limited indoor space. So what do you do if your child wants to invite the whole class to their party and you don’t want to spend a fortune on hiring a room at a play centre? Here are 5 kids party ideas for boys and girls.
Read moreTrain model making for kids
Teach your kids how to build a model railroad! Model train sets add extra fun because kids not only get to play with miniature trains, but also watch them go around miniature buildings and mountains on a model railway. Buy your kids a starter kit so they can learn to make their own!
Read moreClassical Dance for Kids
Get your kid to learn classical dance, and let him/her enjoy this amazing art... Grace, fitness, concentration, discipline and agility are some of the major benefits this art could bring to your kids.
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 moreIndoor Soccer (Futsal) For Kids
The most popular sport today: soccer! Get your kids to try it indoors!<br><br>Indoor soccer, also known as futsal, is simpler version of the regular soccer. The same rules apply but it is played on a smaller indoor field, almost the size of a basketball court, and played with a smaller and heavier ball (for it to bounce less). Indoor soccer was introduced in Australia in 1971. Now there are 18,000 registered indoor soccer players and 120,000 social participants in competitions nationwide.<br><br>
Read moreScouts for Kids
Are you in search of kids' activities that may promote your child's mental, social and physical development? How on the Scouts? The Boy Scouts is an organization founded in England in 1907 to teach boys survival skills and values including service to others, teamwork and comradeship. The first Australian Boy Scout camp was started in 1908 and now Scouts Australia is a national movement and community institution, which provides a wide range of camps and activities for children of all ages. National 'jamborees' are help periodically and scouts from all over Australia attend.
Read moreBalance Beam Basics: Tips and Techniques for Young Gymnasts
Explore key tips and techniques for young gymnasts on the balance beam. Covering everything from choosing classes to mental preparation, tailored for parents and carers!
Read moreSkateboarding for Kids
Hit the skate park and have fun ? skateboarding is one of the coolest kids? activities!<br>As well as a social experience, skateboarding can be a great way to keep fit!
Read moreHow Early Can Children Start Soccer? A Kick-Off Guide for Aussie Parents
As you're gearing up for your child's soccer adventure, it's helpful to know what to expect during those first few sessions:
Read more6 REASONS TO TAKE KIDS TO SKATE PARKS
Most people think of sport as athletic and art/music as creative. I think Action Sports offers both. As mentioned above, it aids physical development, but the very nature of the sport encourages a level of personal creativity not offered in traditional “stick & ball” sports. There are no rules and no set way to do things. You can create your own style, invent a trick, be different to your friends and leave your own impression.
Read moreARE BIG RAMPS GOOD FOR BEGINNERS?
This is possible because the ramp is tall enough - it gives you the room to do this. The 6ft tall ramp has an transition face of 8-9ft to work up on, depending on how steep it is. A 3ft ramp for example, gives you only 4ft of room to practice on - giving you little option rather than going straight down it.
Read moreKiteboarding For Kids In Melbourne
Thrill seekers young and old can enjoy kiteboarding in Melbourne!<br><br> Kiteboarding is a sport which involves riding along the water on a board, harnessed to a kite. A fairly recent sport in Australia, kiteboarding has been around since the 1980s and is rapidly growing in popularity. If you live in the Melbourne area and you are considering letting your kids try this exciting adrenaline packed activity, here are some tips for you!
Read moreRugby Union for Kids
The sport of kings! Your kids will love this team and contact sport, one of the most famous in australia. Developing strategic skills, physical strength, and team spirit are few of the many benefits rugby union will provide to your kids!
Read moreCycling Coaches & Instructors for kids
Get your kids to train under experienced cycling coaches and instructors! Having his or her own instructor can provide more comprehensive training for your kids. They can also help your kids join races and other cycling competitions.
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