How 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 moreWater Sports for kids in Sydney
Stay under the sun and play water sports in Sydney! Water sports like kayaking, wakeboarding, scuba diving and swimming are some of Sydney's favourite pastimes. With a variety of beaches, pools and rock pools in the vicinity, there are so many possibilities for playing water sports in the area!
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 moreCricket for Kids
Fun in the sun for your children! This famous British sport can be played in family on the beach or in a professional way in a club. Whatever the way your children want to play cricket, they will have fun!
Read moreCubs For Kids
Make a great leader out of your kids!<br><br>Scouts Australia is a youth organisation for kids and young adults aged 6 to 26. It is part of the worldwide Scouting movement. Scouting was founded in Australia in 1908 by Lord Baden-Powell. Before it used to be just for boys, but starting 1971, they have also been accepting girls.<br><br>Cub Scouts, or Cubs, is part of Scouts Australia. It includes boys and girls cubs aged 7 ® to 11. A group of cubs is called a pack, made up of 20 cub scouts or less. The uniforms of the cubs in Australia are navy blue short sleeved shirts with yellow collar, sleeves, and shoulders.
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 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 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 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 moreAdventure Parks for Kids
Are you looking for a challenge for the whole family? Why not take the kids to an adventure park this weekend? Adventure parks are like outdoor obstacle courses with a number of activities for kids designed to physically test even the fittest and strongest of children. Usually located in bushland or woods, an adventure park differs from a theme park in that rather than having rides or amusements, it has a number of physical challenges laid out in a sequence.
Read moreFun Park for Kids
For enjoyment for all the family, take your kids to a fun park!<br><br>A fun park is a great way to keep the kids entertained during the school holidays!
Read moreBasketball for Kids
Has your kid played a one-to-one basketball game with you? Either professionally or in your backyard, basketball is a great sport to enjoy with friends or family.
Read moreOutdoor Education For Kids
Let your kids reconnect with nature and learn without limits!<br><br>Health experts suggest that kids should have active lifestyles for them to be healthy and have a positive outlook in life. A great way to get your kids outside and learn and have a good time is through outdoor education. They can learn so much more outside the four walls of their classroom!
Read morePreschools for Kids
Give your child a head start on their education by enrolling them in preschool!<br><br>Designed to help prepare kids for school, they are also a chance for big toddlers to play and socialise and for parents to get a well-deserved break!
Read moreThe benefits of learning
The world really does open up to us once we urge our point across and speak with impact.
Read moreEntertainment Options for Kids Parties: Magicians, Clowns, and More!
Whether it's a traditional fairy tale or an original adventure, puppet shows have the power to teach valuable lessons while keeping children entertained. Interactive puppet performances can even encourage audience participation, making the experience even more immersive and enjoyable.
Read moreAngling for Kids
Angling - fishing with a hook and line - is a popular Australian pastime, particularly on a sunny afternoon. Since primitive times people have caught fish to eat and this habit has evolved over the years into both a relaxing leisure pursuit and a fiercely competitive sport that appeals to adults and kids alike.
Read moreIndoor Cricket For Kids
Get your kids to play indoor cricket!<br><br>Indoor cricket is a fast paced and simpler version of the regular cricket game. It is played by players of all ages and genders on local, national, and international levels. It is one of the four most popular sports in Australia along with rugby, AFL and horse racing. There are more than 100 indoor cricket centres in Australia with 200,000 participants. Australia also dominates the Indoor Cricket World Cup and has not lost ever since it started in 1995.
Read moreHow to plan the perfect pre-teen kids party
It can be challenging to plan a party for pre-teens because they're too old for soft-play centres, but still a little bit too young for teenage-style parties. This article offers tips on how to plan your pre-teen party to ensure your kids have a great time!
Read moreBuilding Character: How The Boys' Brigade Develops Leadership Skills in Youth
The Boys' Brigade in Australia develops leadership skills in children through responsibility, teamwork, and critical thinking. This youth association's programs help kids build character and confidence, preparing them to be the leaders of tomorrow. Learn how your child can benefit!
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