A guide to getting your performance right
After recently running a local singing talent quest, I've received request after request from unsuccessful competitors for feedback, led by the question "What was wrong with my performance?” I've not yet replied to these singers for this reason...
Read moreBaseball for Kids
If your kids are team sports players who are looking for something new, they might like to try baseball. Baseball can be a fabulous activity for kids with energy to burn. It's a relatively simple game, played with a bat and a ball between two opposing teams. Teams take turns to hit the ball and try to run around a diamond shaped course before the ball is caught and returned by the opposing team. The team with the most 'runs' at the end wins the game.
Read moreSwimming Lessons in Australia
We enrol our children into lessons for many reasons and we continue to look for opportunities to give our children a head start. But a key differentiator between swim schools can simply be the acknowledgement that a child’s learning of independence, safety awareness and love of the water will progress in line with the child’s development capabilities.
Read moreBuilding Strength: Gymnastics Exercises for Young Athletes
The bridge pose is a staple in gymnastics, fostering flexibility in the back and strengthening the legs, arms, and wrists. It's an exercise that young gymnasts can enjoy while reaping immense benefits.
Read moreArchery for Kids
Let your kids practise their focus and concentration with this fun and unusual sport!<br><br>. It’s a great social sport and a way for your child to develop better concentration!
Read moreWhy messy play and mark making is important in early development.
‘Early childhood educators cannot overstate the importance of sensory play in the educational process. It is the foundation of all the skills children will use in school learning to read, write and solve math and science problems. Once a child has these experiences, they are able to draw upon the body memory and cognitive memory of their experiences when faced with new situations.’ (Butcher and Pletcher 2016)
Read moreMy First Drama Class
My First Drama Class. I remember walking in, knowing no one, all new faces including the teacher. I was nervous, anxious, what would we be doing? What if I wasn't good at it, who are these people that I would be with? In a drama class there are so many different things we will experience, and each has different benefits depending on the person. But what are the real benefits?
Read moreMy Top 10 Party Hints and Tips..
Make sure you have people to help run games, serve the food, hand out party favours and keep an eye on the kids, it is almost impossible to host a party and run one at the same time.
Read moreGolf Lessons for kids in Melbourne
Get your kids involved in this great outdoor sport! The ultimate outdoor kids activity, golf will test your child's coordination, precision, and patience.
Read moreHow to excel in Martial Arts – outside of the Dojo
The problem seems to be that students are not shown the simple idea behind home training. Hours and hours of training at home is not what the instructor is asking of the student. The key to home training comes back to the same idea mentioned at the top of this article, repetition. This can be a simple 15-minute training session at home done daily or even every second day but it’s this repetition that is key!
Read more5 Reasons Why Children Must Learn KARATE
If there was one thing above all else that any parent would want their children to have, it is a healthy self image, a positive outlook on life, and the resilience to overcome the challenges and obstacles that life will throw their way
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 moreHow to teach your kids to cook
Teaching your kids to cook can be as easy as ready, set, go with these tips. Get ready by preparing your thoughts and ingredients before you get started. Get set by reading the recipe thoroughly so you know what to expect without surprises - and then you can go and get cooking! These tips will help your child be a mini chef in your kitchen in no time!
Read moreOutdoor activities for kids in Norhern Territory
Spending the school holidays in Northern Territory? Experience the real Australian outback with the outdoor activities for the family!<br /><br />Known as the “real outback,” Northern Territory, or NT, best represents what Australia is known for. With vast open spaces and lots of natural attractions, there are a wide range of outdoor activities for kids in NT!
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 moreSpecial Events and Themed Days at Play Centers for Your Child's Birthday Party
When selecting a play center, consider the interests and ages of your child and their guests.
Read moreBoard Sports For Kids
Encourage your kids to go outside and play!<br><br>Staying inside the house the whole day and just playing video games, watching TV, and other similar kids activities are bad for their health. Keep them healthy and active with board sports!
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 moreAdventure Activities for Kids in Queensland
Experience the thrilling adventure activities in the Sunshine State!<br /><br />Being the second largest state in Australia, Queensland is a popular tourist destination that offers different kinds of activities for kids of all ages and the whole family as well.
Read more4 reasons why every kid should practice yoga
Essentially yoga is about balance – creating equanimity to live a peaceful life in good health and in harmony with the world around us. Yoga for kids is fun and playful but it also teaches children how to be comfortable in their own skin. It develops personal strength which comes from within and not from an external source which can fade, change or leave. Here's four reasons why you should encourage your children to practice yoga.
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