Nature's Canvas: Creating Art from the Great Outdoors
One of the coolest aspects of outdoor art is that the world around us becomes our art supply store. Leaves, flowers, pebbles, twigs – these natural treasures can be used as brushes, stamps, and even paint sources.
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Building 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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Which martial arts should my child do?
Parents these days are overwhelmed with a choice of activities their children can take part in. With more choice than ever and bombardment on our time which is best? Firstly any activity is better than no activity. Young bodies and minds need stimulation and lots of activity to develop mentally and physically.
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Is Your Child Ready for Gymnastics? Decoding the Right Age to Begin!
Gymnastics isn't just about crazy stunts and acrobatics – it's a holistic activity that can benefit your child in more ways than one. From a physical standpoint, it's fantastic for developing strength, coordination, and flexibility.
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Pilates For Kids
Lead your kids into a healthy lifestyle. Do Pilates together!<br><br>Pilates is a form of exercise developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates. It is a physical fitness system intended to strengthen the mind and the body as Joseph Pilates believed that mental and physical health are connected. He also believes that Pilates uses the mind to control the muscles. In 1934, he discussed in his book, Your Health, about his concern with the state of kids health.
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Party Games For Kids
Parties are never complete without party games!<br><br>Depending on your theme and on the occasion, you can always have kids games to make your party more enjoyable not only for the kids but for the parents as well. Plan the perfect party games to keep the kids busy!
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Art For Kids
Foster your kids? creativity by introducing them to the world of art!<br><br>Art can be anything that is a product of creativity. It can refer to painting, pottery, and other visual media. For kids to achieve their minds' full potential, expose them to art!
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Squash for Kids
Give your kids a workout with this fast-paced sport!<br><br>Squash is a fast growing sport in Australia and your kids can get in on the action!
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Dive In Early: The Benefits of Toddler Swimming Lessons
Early swimming lessons for toddlers in Australia offer a sea of benefits, from safety and confidence to physical and cognitive development.
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The benefits of Taekwondo for children
These days so many children are on electronic equipment and not out doing what children should be doing. Yes some children doe team sports but when you think about it sometimes in life you have to be able to jump in and have the ability to do things yourself.
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How to help children learn more through creativity
Our children are becoming less creative than those of a few decades ago and it could be affecting their ability to learn. Studies have shown the children’s creativity tends to decrease with age. Most notably from kindergarten to grade three.<br> Using imagination and creativity is vital to children’s individual mental health and this article shares how you can encourage your child to be more creative.
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5 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.
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The importance of poetry in your child's life
World Poetry Day was hosted globally on Tuesday, 21 March and it’s a good opportunity to talk about the important role poetry plays in child development.
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Before & After School care for kids
Get additional early learning and care for your little ones! When home care is not enough, there is before and after school care for kids.
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Street Fighting and Self-Defence
As I have first mentioned, there are no rules for self-defence and every situation is different and dynamic. Use your head (in more ways than one), be situationally aware, stay dynamic and adaptive, and I truly hope that you never have to use your Tae Kwon Do skills or self-defence techniques in real life!
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Self Defence For Kids
Teach your kids self defence! <br><br> Knowing that your kids are safe on their own is one of the best feelings ever, right?
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Unlocking Potential: The Golden Ingredient of Futsal for Soccer Players
European football giants like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo credit Futsal for shaping their skills and instincts. Both players honed their talents on the Futsal court before transitioning to professional soccer. Their success is a testament to the effectiveness of Futsal in nurturing world-class talent.
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T-Ball for kids
Get your kids to start batting off some fun with their friends! Enrol your kids to t-ball camps to get a step closer to playing youth baseball.
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How to overcome stress
Whether it’s learning lines for a production or sitting an exam, many actors can apply similar strategies to minimise their stress levels and face a challenge head on. This article includes some proven tips to help you overcome stress:
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Why 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)
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