5 reasons not to run away to the circus
Hey kids – don’t run away to the circus, just join your local circus school! Gone are the days when learning to juggle or fly through the air on a trapeze meant leaving your family behind to tour with a circus. These days, most major cities and regional centres offer recreational circus classes as a great way to have fun, get fit and learn amazing new skills.
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Self 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.
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Scouts 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.
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Saxophone for Kids
Introduce your kids to music with this well-known wind instrument!<br><br>. If your kid is bored by classical music, the saxophone could be the instrument for them!
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Aquariums in Melbourne
Let your kids open their senses to a fantastic world under the sea! Melbourne Aquarium is the most popular aquarium open to the public in Melbourne. Step into a public aquarium and amaze your kids today!
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Encourage your child to become a confident and independent dancer (tips)
Joining a dance studio may be the first activity your child is about to attend - and their confidence and independence may waver as they try something new. Take a deep breath and jump in, head first with them. There is so much fun to be had. This article shares some tips to help enhance your child's confidence and independence as they learn to dance for the first time.
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Adventure 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.
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Swimming 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.
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multisports for kids in the perth region
Get your kids involved in multisports!<br /><br />Multisports programs and camps are ideal for introducing your kids to the world of sports.
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What makes Judo so unique?
The first thing you learn in practically all Asian Martial Arts is how to bow - something that is foreign to most other activities in western life. Why is this important? Read this article to find out!
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ARE 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.
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How swimming helps build confidence in children
Sports and physical activity, like swimming, are an excellent way to build confidence in kids; it gives them independence, teaches them about success and failure, and moulds them into confident little swimmers. These seven steps will help your kids build confidence while they learn to swim.
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10 Captivating Facts About Gymnastics for Kids
Explore how gymnastics offers more than just physical fitness for kids - it's a world of fun, learning, social skills, and emotional growth. Perfect for Aussie parents!
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Snowboarding Clubs for Kids
What better way to enjoy the snow than with the whole family on the slopes!<br /><br />. Being naturally energetic, participating in winter sports is a great way to burn their energy, while having fun and keeping fit. Snowboarding, introduced in Australia in 1998, is a popular snow sport among kids today.
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Fishing for kids
Go fishing with your kids and make your next family outing more exciting! Fishing is one of the activities for kids that your toddlers will enjoy with the whole family.
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Aquatic Centres for Kids
For fun and fitness why not get your kids to your local aquatic centre this summer? Aquatic centres, sometimes known as leisure centres, are common throughout Australia and they provide an opportunity for parents and kids to enjoy a vast array of water based activities for kids from swimming lessons to pool parties. Aquatic centres usually feature a swimming pool as their main attraction and are often a venue for sporting activities such as swimming carnivals and water polo.
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Indoor 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.
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Special 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.
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The Danger of Flotation Aids
The Danger of Flotation Aids If you have a pool at home, or spend a lot of time around water, please do not rely on arm bands, vests or other flotation aids to keep your child safe! The only way a child is safe in water, is if they have the skills to save themselves. Jackson was a little boy who loved to swim in his puddle jumper but drowned when he wasn't supposed to be swimming. His mom now advocates for survival swim lessons and warns parents not to use aids that promote false security.
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Is my child old enough to start violin?
Somewhere between four and eight years is the best time to begin a violin journey. That’s a wide range, and your child will fit in based upon a number of factors such as the child’s maturity, motor control, available family time and most of all: your level of patience as a parent. This test will help you determine if now is the right time.
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