Just breathe – 3 calming techniques for you and your child
Teaching our kids conscious breathing can help them learn to regulate their emotions. It can be the difference that stops a full-scale meltdown in the middle of the supermarket, for both you and your child. Here are a few techniques that can be done anywhere, at any time.
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 moreCamping with kids in Queensland
Experience the Australian bush and see the wildlife of the Sunshine State! With vast open areas and natural bushland settings, Australia has some of the best camping areas in the world. One of the ideal places to go camping is the Sunshine State, Queensland.
Read moreBeach Volley For Kids In Sydney
Get fit while having fun in the sun!<br><br>Beach volley is one of the most popular beach sports and recreational activities for kids, as well as for teens and adults.
Read moreSquash 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!
Read morePainting For Kids
Creative kids will love messing about with paints and making their own artwork!<br><br>Fun, creative and budget friendly, painting is something kids can enjoy no matter what their age or level of skill!
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.
Read moreCanoeing for kids in Perth
Experience a cool summer on the waters of Perth! The adrenaline pumping water sports are the most popular activities for kids in Perth, including paddle sports such as canoeing.
Read moreFairs & Festivals for Kids
Roll up! Roll up! Let your kids enjoy all the fun of the fair!<br><br>Fairs & festivals abound across Australia, from country fairs, to craft fairs to food and film festivals and there’s sure to be fun for all the family!
Read moreSoftball for kids
Let your kids experience softball for kids - one of the many sports for kids which can be played by toddlers and children! Softball for kids is the same as baseball for kids, including the rules of the game, except that toddlers and children don’t have to fear getting hit by the ball. Softball for kids is modified according to children’s age so that they can progress to another level as they develop their physical strengths on a game of team sports.
Read moreHow kids yoga aids school readiness
This is the time of year when excited preschoolers and their families go to their ‘Big School’ orientations. Much of the year has been spent learning letters, numbers and alike. All this knowledge is a great foundation; however research shows us that focusing on socio-emotional skills is the best way to set kids up for success. This article outlines how yoga can help your child prepare for starting school.
Read morePlanning the perfect birthday party for your child?
It’s that time of the year again... 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: “Should I have it at home and risk children flying everywhere and making a huge mess? Or should I host it out of the house, which will probably cost me more?”
Read moreThe Basic Skills Children Learn in Karate
Children set achievable goals, such as earning a higher belt rank, and work diligently to attain them. This teaches them the value of hard work, dedication, and patience, which are essential life skills for achieving success in any endeavor.
Read moreChildren learn how to move with confidence
Throwing your 2 or 3 year old into a sporting activity and expecting them to participate fully and follow the rest of the group that have been doing the program for a few months .... it doesn't always work that way.
Read morezoos for kids in Melbourne
Spending the school holidays in Melbourne? Visit the zoos in Victoria!<br /><br />One excellent way to make education for kids fun and appealing is to allow them to visit and play with the animals in wildlife parks and zoos. Trips to zoos and other educational sites are one of the most recommended activities for kids in Melbourne.
Read moreHow to Get Your Child To Practice Their Musical Instrument
There is only one thing more magical than watching an expert musician who is lost in their own craft; that is, being that musician. Become one with an instrument produces a sense of flow, enjoyment, confidence and pure bliss. A musician can lose themselves to something greater than them alone. Which is why you are doing your child a massive favour if you know how to make practice both fun and rewarding. Here’s how to best get your child to practice, without the tears.
Read moreHow to motivate your child to learn a second language
Learning a second language is a fun exploration of another culture. Children learning a second language gain advantages in having better problem solving skills, improved language skills including their first language, and overall higher academic performance compared to their peers who are monolinguals. They would also enjoy better university and career opportunities.
Read moreRugby clubs for Kids in Brisbane
Get your kids to be fit and active with this famous team sport!<p><p>Rugby is a full contact sport and is one of the most popular junior sports among kids today.
Read moreHow to host your first kid’s birthday party
How do you respond when your child asks if they can host their birthday party at your house? Does that feel overwhelming or daunting? If it does - you need to pick up the essential tips from this article ... and remember the balloons and bubbles!
Read moreBoard Games For Kids
Enjoy the weekends by playing fun and educational board games with the whole family!<br><br>. Age appropriate board games are great learning tools for kids. Bring out those old board games and play with your kids!
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