How to make the first day of swimming lessons more enjoyable
Whether your child has participated in infant and toddler swimming classes or family fun swims at the local pool, the first day of swimming lessons can often prove to be a little intimidating. This article details how parents and carers can help.
Read moreKarate for Life
This article has been written to shed light on the multitude of other life enhancing benefits martial arts and, in this case, karate has on any individual who commits themselves to training.
Read moreChoosing the Right Karate Dojo for Your Child
Many dojos offer trial classes to allow potential students to experience the training firsthand. Take advantage of these opportunities to see how your child responds to the environment and teaching style. Trial classes can help you make an informed decision about whether the Karate dojo is the right fit for your child.
Read more3 reasons children and art mix well together
If you're looking to encourage your child's creative flair, this article will tell you why it's important and give you some great ideas on how you can go about it! Here are three reasons why children and art mix well together.
Read moreCreative Kids School Holiday Activities in Australia
Unlock your child's creative potential this holiday with fun Arts & Crafts activities! From pottery to graphic design, find engaging workshops for kids of all ages in Australia.
Read moreA guide to getting your performance right
After recently running a local singing talent quest, I've received request after request from unsuccessful competitors for feedback, led by the question "What was wrong with my performance?” I've not yet replied to these singers for this reason...
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 moreIntroduction to Futsal: A Fun Way for Kids to Stay Active
The quick pace and enclosed nature of futsal require players to think on their feet and make rapid decisions. This environment is excellent for sharpening a child's focus, cognitive abilities, and reaction times.
Read moreAnimal Zoos for Kids
For fun, adventure and a chance to learn on the natural world, why not take your kids to an animal zoo? An animal zoo is a collection of animals from all over the world, often including rare or endangered species, gathered in one place for people to observe. Zoos have been around since biblical times and the first zoological garden to open in Australia was in Melbourne in 1862.
Read moreSchool holiday programs in New South Wales
Take your kid to a holiday get-away! New South Wales is home to some of the most exciting holiday venues for kids activities.
Read moreRollerblading for kids
Make rollerblading a regular family activity! Rollerblading, also called inline skating, has the same speed and fluidity of ice skating. The sport is considered today as one of the most fun activities for kids around the world, including Australia. Why don’t you and your children give rollerblading a try?
Read moreRemote Control Toys For Kids
Remote control toys for kids are great gifts for Christmas and birthdays!<br><br>They are also called radio control cars (or other toy) because radio signals are used to control the cars' movement.
Read moreBoys Brigade For Kids
Boys Brigade History - The Boys Brigade is a Christian youth organisation founded in 1883 by Sir William Alexander Smith. It was founded on two pillars of Religion and Discipline and is set up to develop Christian manliness by using semi-military discipline, gymnastics, summer camps, and religious services. The first Boys Brigade in Australia was formed in Melbourne in 1890.
Read moreHiking For Kids In NSW
Hit the trails and explore the bush by going hiking in NSW!<br><br> Hiking is a popular family activity for kids of all ages. With its abundance of walking tracks and stunning scenery, NSW is a great spot for hiking. Put on your sunscreen, pack a lunch and get the kids out into the Australian bush!
Read moreSoccer for Toddlers: A Guide to Starting Early
Soccer classes for toddlers are different from adult or older children's classes. They focus on building a strong foundation and a love for the game.
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 moreHow to teach your kids to cook
Teaching your kids to cook can be as easy as ready, set, go with these tips. Get ready by preparing your thoughts and ingredients before you get started. Get set by reading the recipe thoroughly so you know what to expect without surprises - and then you can go and get cooking! These tips will help your child be a mini chef in your kitchen in no time!
Read moreWhitewater Rafting For Kids In TAS
Feel the thrill in the most favourite vacation island in Australia!<br><br>If your kids are adventure lovers, then there is no place in Australia to experience the most adrenaline-charged vacation other than Tasmania.
Read moreWater Sports for kids in Sydney
Stay under the sun and play water sports in Sydney! Water sports like kayaking, wakeboarding, scuba diving and swimming are some of Sydney's favourite pastimes. With a variety of beaches, pools and rock pools in the vicinity, there are so many possibilities for playing water sports in the area!
Read moreDIY Cube Bubbles
Bubbles are usually round, right? But they don't have to be! Spending quality time with my kids is the most important task of my week. But with all the other things I need to do, playing Barbie dolls or hide and go seeks seems a rip off of my time and let's just say it, it gets boring fast. Because my passion is all things sciencey, I naturally want to share my love of the exploration of life with them.
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