Birdwatching is much more than ticking off a list
Birds are not just pretty objects that happen to move around. They are living creatures – quite extraordinary living creatures in fact, with a rather complicated anatomy associated with flight, better eyesight than humans, more intelligence than they’re often given credit for, with a great variety of social structures, and many kinds of ecological relationships with other species. and the ecosystem generally by quietly sitting and watching, even if it is a species you’ve seen many times before.
Read moreThe Basics of Gymnastics: A Beginner's Guide for Kids
Celebrate your child's efforts and progress, no matter how small. Positive reinforcement boosts their self-esteem and encourages them to keep striving for improvement.
Read moreHow 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.
Read moreYmca for Kids
Let your kids develop their potential while helping the community! <br />The YMCA is a worldwide not for profit association dedicated to helping young and disadvantaged people of all ages to maximise their potential and learn new skills.
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 moreWhat's the difference between Restorative + Yin Yoga?
In a pose it’s encouraged to let go of muscular involvement to target the deeper connective tissues of the body such as fascia Some schools of Yin will teach Yin as a ‘cold’ practice, done without a warm-up as a way to protect students from going in to the held stretches too deeply In poses, you might be guided through mindfulness techniques to draw your awareness to letting your muscles relax, to target your ligaments, fascia and joints instead Yin might be considered a useful practice for building bone density
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 moreHow to Choose the Perfect Kids Party Venue for Your Child's Celebration
Food is an integral part of any celebration, especially when it comes to kids' parties. Inquire about the catering and food options available at the venue. Some venues offer a range of menus specifically designed for children, while others allow you to bring in your own food. Be mindful of any dietary restrictions or allergies that your child or the guests may have.
Read moreArt clubs for kids
Get your kids to unleash their potential in the arts! Arts and crafts are great activities where your kids can be creative and productive. Send your toddlers to art clubs for kids!
Read moreDjembe for Kids
Let your kids explore their sense of rhythm with the Djembe!<br><br>Give your kids the chance to try something a bit different with this unique musical instrument!
Read morePottery Painting For Kids
Let your child indulge their creative side with pottery painting!<br><br> Pottery painting involves painting pottery creations or ceramics with special paints. A versatile activity that can be done at home or a studio, pottery painting is a perfect party activity or just a fun leisure pursuit!
Read moreFamily Fun with a Kick: Karate for Kids and Parent Participation
Karate for kids isn't just about learning self-defense; it's about creating lasting memories and forging stronger family bonds.
Read moreDiving for kids in Queensland
Dive into the mesmerising nature of Queensland with the whole family! Queensland is considered as one of the best diving destinations in the world. With perfect, warm ocean waters, amazing reefs, and hundreds or even thousands of marine species, diving in Queensland is a priceless activity that you must never trade for anything else.
Read more5 Reasons to be grateful for dance
Yes of course theres the friendships, but how about your best friends parent who is basically a third parent to you. They have helped with your makeup at dance competitions, they’ve hairsprayed stray bits of hair in your bun, they have helped you with a quick change at the concert. They are family.
Read moreSwimming 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.
Read moreTheatre schools for kids
Unleash your kids' acting potential! Theatre schools for kids help children learn how to stage a play by regularly holding acting lessons or drama workshops.
Read moreTop 10 craziest hole-in-one shots
A hole-in-one is usually a once in a lifetime experience. Whether your playing as part of a fundraising effort, in a competition with friends or a more serious golf tournament (check out this first of its kind hole-in-one competition in New Zealand – for both amateurs and professionals) there could be a 3-par tee that has your name on it… or not.
Read moreCycling for Kids
Get your kids into the cycling world, a very versatile sport! <br><br>In Australia there are many ways kids can get involved in cycling both competitively and for leisure.
Read moreUnderstanding Netball Club Tournaments and Events for Parents
Explore the world of netball club tournaments in Australia, learn their structures, and discover how you, as a parent, can best support and encourage your child through these competitive and fun events.
Read moreAikido classes and lessons
Fighting isnt always bad, let your kids defend themselves through Aikido classes and lessons! Aikido is a martial arts that is easier to grasp than most martial arts. It is a non-violent martial arts brought to Australia in 1965. Aikido is the martial arts for your kids!
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