Tips for Starting Kids in Soccer: A Kickstart to a Healthy Childhood
Soccer isn't just about what happens on the field; it's also about what happens at home. Set up a mini soccer field in your backyard or even just a designated area where your child can practice their dribbling and shooting skills. Playing with them can be a fantastic bonding experience and a great way to stay active together.
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 more5 Important reasons to enrol your child in Martial Arts
When a parent is considering enrolling their child or children into a martial arts school, they have to consider both their motivation and the motivations of their child. In order for a child to learn to love and stick with martial arts training over a long period of time, they have to share common goals with their parents, and most of all, the parents and child all have to enjoy it. If a parent's goals are not being met, then they may feel they are not getting their money's worth.
Read moreJumping Castles for Kids
Kids with energy to burn? Let them bounce it away jumping castle?
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 moreBeach Sports for Kids
A great way to enjoy the week-end in family! Many beach sports are accessible to any kid of any age. Learn what you need to know on the different versions of sports you may play on the beach with your kids.
Read moreHobbies For Kids
Give your kids something to occupy themselves in their spare time!<br><br> Hobbies are anything your child likes to do in their spare time and can be as diverse as arts and crafts, cooking or driving remote control cars. As well as giving kids something to do with their time, hobbies can be educational and a great way to make friends!
Read morePony Riding for Kids
Jump in the saddle for a fun family activity!<br>Small children can enjoy a simple pony ride at a fete or show while older kids can hit the trails or compete in pony games and enjoy the great outdoors!
Read moreIndoor Soccer (Futsal) For Kids
The most popular sport today: soccer! Get your kids to try it indoors!<br><br>Indoor soccer, also known as futsal, is simpler version of the regular soccer. The same rules apply but it is played on a smaller indoor field, almost the size of a basketball court, and played with a smaller and heavier ball (for it to bounce less). Indoor soccer was introduced in Australia in 1971. Now there are 18,000 registered indoor soccer players and 120,000 social participants in competitions nationwide.<br><br>
Read moreScouts 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.
Read moreHow yoga can help kids with Asthma
Spring is the season that asthma and allergies suffers dread the most due to triggers such as poor air quality and high pollen count. An exciting new study from the Chinese University in Hong Kong found that regular yoga practice had a positive impact on the quality of life of asthma suffers. Kid’s yoga and mindfulness can help as a complementary therapy and an alternative to standard breathing exercises. Read about the best exercises your child can do here.
Read moreAt what age should my child start learning a musical instrument
As a Kindermusik Educator, this has to be one of the most common question I get asked from parents, especially when their child reaches pre-school and Kindy age. While there are always exceptions, in general, my suggestion to parents is to wait until their child is at least 5 or 6 years old. There are many compelling reasons for this - I've outlined some below - milestones by which most 5 or 6-year olds have or are beginning to achieve.
Read moreModel Making for Kids
Watch your kids build their own planes, and boats and trains!<br><br>These can be everything from scale models of old wooden sailing ships to whole villages!
Read moreCircus Schools for Kids
Give your kids a taste of the spectacular by sending them to a circus school!<br><br>What a terrific way for your children to learn new skills to impress their friends!
Read moreCycling for kids in Sydney
Organise a family cycling tour around Sydney! Experience the fun of pedaling around Sydney’s renowned bike paths and cycleways. Get the chance to grow your network and schedule a tour or a bike race!
Read moreVolleyball for Kids
Teach kids to play volleyball!<br /><br />. The purpose of teaching children how to play volleyball and other activities for kids as such is for them to develop a passion for the sport or activity as well as to provide them more opportunities to spend their time and burn their energy in a fun and meaningful way.
Read morePiano for your Kids
Get your kids to start this amazing art. They will learn one of the greatest instrument, and will at one stage be able to choose between the many variations it offers: jazz, classical, digital...
Read moreBeading - is it just fun or a learning opportunity?
While engaging in this fun activity children are also learning or further developing a number of important skills including design, hand eye co-ordination, patterning and more. This article explains each of the skills your child could learn through beading in more detail.
Read morePirate Parties and Activities for Kids
Looking for a fun way to celebrate? Pirate parties could be for you!
Read morePre School Dance For Kids
Get your kids to start preschool dance!<br><br>Develop your kid’s potential in dancing while they are young. Young kids learn easily especially when they participate in hands-on kids activities like creative dance games where they can have fun while learning. Encourage your kids to dance to the tune of the songs they love!
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