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 moreCoach's Corner: How to Encourage and Motivate Young Athletes
Learn how to inspire and motivate young athletes in Little Athletics with tips from experienced coaches.
Read moreSelf defence for kids - recognising danger
Teaching our children (and ourselves) to recognise what is “normal” in our homes, schools, and local community can make it a lot easier to spot incongruities that may signal a potential danger or dangerous situation. This article outlines some potential danger signs that your child could be more aware of.
Read moreModelling for kids
Bring out the star in your child! Do your kids love posing for the camera, or perhaps watching themselves on home videos? Then might be interested to get into modelling!
Read moreDiving Centre for Kids
Let your kids immerse themselves in the magical underwater world!<br><br>The abundance of beautiful diving spots and the proximity of the Great Barrier Reef can make scuba diving a great choice for all the family!
Read moreMeditation for Kids
Let your kids tap in to the power of their mind with meditation!<br><br>Learning meditation can equip your child with valuable skills that may last them a lifetime!
Read moreLibraries for Kids
Help your kids awaken to a whole new world of wonder through reading!<br><br>Give your kids a chance to explore wholecompletely new worlds through reading!
Read moreCraft activities for kids in Tasmania
Are you looking for an activity for your kids to get into? Let your children try craft in Tasmania. There are fairs that cater to specific crafts or craft in general, in Tasmania, Australia. Let your kids exercise their skills at hand-made projects through craft in Tasmania!
Read moreSelf defence: A lesson in safer living
Self Defence is much less about one's ability to fight and more about knowledge of one's self and environment. We are born with a natural instinct for survival and self preservation but in our modern 'civilised' society much of this instinct has been conditioned out of us, particularly in women. This article
Read moreCard games for kids
Fun games for all kinds of children and for all occasions! Looking for a fun and inexpensive pastime? Card games are played with a standard deck of cards which normally include 52 unique cards and sometimes a joker card. The national card game of Australia is Five Hundred, while other games like Euchre, Crazy Eights and Oh Hell are also widely played in the region.
Read moreTaekwondo for Beginners: A Parent's Guide to Starting Martial Arts
Explore the journey of introducing kids to Taekwondo, covering class selection, benefits of martial arts, and parental guidance for beginners in this engaging sport.
Read moreAquatic Centres in Sydney
Sydney is famous for its aquatic centres, particularly the Sydney International Aquatic Centre!
Read morePlanning the perfect childs' birthday party?
It’s that time of the year again... ye, your child’s birthday. It's just around the corner and you haven’t planned the celebration yet. Every year your child’s birthday party seems to become an event that has bigger and better expectations. The same predicament flies through your head:
Read moreKites For Kids
Get out in the fresh air with this classic among kids’ activities!<br><br>Popular all over Australia for its simplicity and appeal to all ages, kite flying is great entertainment on a windy day!
Read moreBall sports for kids in Melbourne
Get the ball rolling for your little Melburnian athletes! As the ultimate city for sports, Melbourne is a great place for your kids to engage into ball sports. There's no need to wait for summer! In Melbourne, ball sport camps and events happen year-round!
Read moreTai Chi for kids
Get to know the martial art that is for both self-defence and for health and fitness! . It is important that parents get their children engaged to activities for kids that will not only benefit their physical health, but also their mental wellbeing. Tai Chi for kids can give your toddlers the health and fitness benefits they need!
Read moreStreet 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!
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 moreConservation Parks for Kids
Nothing beats spending time together with the family in the splendour of Australia's beautiful wilderness! And best of all, it's easy to take advantage of the 2700 conservation areas available to keen explorers.
Read moreSports parties for kids
Celebrate your kid’s next birthday with sports parties! Let them sweat it out with other kids while celebrating.
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