
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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Where to Use Your Active Kids Vouchers in 2024
The Active Kids Vouchers ensures that children have continuous opportunities throughout the year to explore a variety of activities, from sports to creative arts, previously supported by the Active Kids program.
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Teaching your kids about cooking liquids and baking
When it comes to cooking a lot of kids want to learn how to bake a cake. This may mean cooking with liquids and using sharp utensils and hot ovens or stoves. As a parent or carer, it's important to be present while your child is cooking for the first time and keep a close eye on everything they're doing. This article includes some tips for cooking with liquid and baking a cake.
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Jumping Castles for Kids
Kids with energy to burn? Let them bounce it away jumping castle?
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Bagpipe for kids
Let your kids connect with other cultures by playing bagpipes! Bagpipes are musical instruments that use enclosed reeds fed from a constant reservoir of air in the form of a bag. They are traditionally used to provide music for dances and funerals. Get your outdoorsy kids to play this loud instrument!
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Cadets For Kids
Is your kid a budding leader? Then he might be interested in becoming a youth cadet!<br><br>A cadet is a trainee to become a volunteer military officer. Cadet trainees learn about military life, physical and mental skills, drills and ceremonies, and proper military etiquette. Cadet training does not require trainees to pursue a military career; but it provides them with skills to become efficient leaders and better citizens.
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Stretching and Flexibility Exercises for Junior Gymnasts
Prior to stretching, ensure your child warms up adequately with light cardio exercises like jogging or jumping jacks. Warm muscles are more flexible and less prone to injury.
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Catering and cakes
Have your kids ever come home and told you about an amazing cake they saw at their friend's birthday party? Maybe it's their turn to have that show-and-tell-worthy cake this time! Get the best catering and cakes services on board for your party today!
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Kiteboarding For Kids In Melbourne
Thrill seekers young and old can enjoy kiteboarding in Melbourne!<br><br> Kiteboarding is a sport which involves riding along the water on a board, harnessed to a kite. A fairly recent sport in Australia, kiteboarding has been around since the 1980s and is rapidly growing in popularity. If you live in the Melbourne area and you are considering letting your kids try this exciting adrenaline packed activity, here are some tips for you!
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Birthday catering for kids
Delicious party food is the key to a successful kids’ party! You can never deny that other than the fun activities for kids, children look forward to yummy food during birthday parties. Have fun with all these birthday catering tips!
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How to dress your children for exercise in winter
It seems really obvious right – put on a jumper! But knowing how to dress properly in winter is a bit of an art and can make a difference to children when participating in physical activities. This article includes three essential points that will help you to dress your child for physical activity in winter:
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Animal 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.
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Cello for Kids
Are your kids looking for a musical experience that will really challenge them?<br><br>A member of the violin family, the cello’s distinctive sound makes it a very rewarding instrument to play!
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Tips to encourage your child to practice playing a musical instrument
It never ceases to amaze me how much difficulty some parents find in encouraging their child to practice playing a musical instrument. Very few younger aged students will practice of their own volition. Not many five year old kids will say to their parents “Now please excuse me, I am about to head into my room to practice the piano for the next hour or two”. However, we have found that the more actively parents are involved, the more the child will feel there is a reason to practice.
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Pony 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!
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Camping For Kids In NT
Let your kids see the "real" Australian outback! Take them camping in NT!<br><br>Its diverse environment and breathtaking landscapes will make camping with the family a memorable experience!
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Taekwondo for Beginners: A Parent's Guide to Starting Martial Arts
Explore the journey of introducing kids to Taekwondo, covering class selection, benefits of martial arts, and parental guidance for beginners in this engaging sport.
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