
Water Play Parks for Kids
Are you looking for a way to keep your kids cool during the sweltering Australian summer? A water play park could be the answer. A water play park offers a number of attractions, games and rides all based around water including fountains, slides and pools. They range in size from a couple of water slides beside your local swimming pool to huge theme park style complexes and are one of the most popular Aussie kids' activities during the summer months.
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How to raise brave kids - that understand FEAR
When confronted by someone or an unusual event we are often surprised by our body's reaction, often interpreted as 'Fear'. At a physiological level our body is dumped with adrenalin which makes our muscles ready to fight or flee from any perceived attack or stressful situation, that is our 'fight' or 'flight' instinct. These two primordial responses are most obvious in children who will run away or lash out when stressed.
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Beading - 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.
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Athletics for Kids
Get your kids to try athletics sports, they'lll surely find one as a specialty! From jumping, runnning (long distances or speed) hammer and many other disciplines, Athletics provides a wide set of sports that your kid will love doing in team or individually.
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Water Fun Park for Kids
Keep cool during summer at a water fun park!<br><br>Especially popular during the summer, these facilities can provide a fun day out for all the family!
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Aikido schools
Let your kids enjoy martial arts for self-defence and for physical fitness! Aikido is one of the popular forms of martial art that kids can learn.
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Exhibitions and expositions for kids
Your kids can be awed, amazed and entertained at exhibitions and expositions!<br><br>An exposition is usually a show, often held in a convention centre or showground, on a particular theme, such as the latest toys!
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Top 5 Chinese cultural experiences for kids
Sydney is packed with many interesting and diverse cultural activities for kids who are curious to learn more about the Chinese culture. This article promotes the top five cultural festivals around Sydney.
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Community centres
Have you ever taken your kids along to your local community centre? If not, check it out today - community organisations often run events and programmes at these venues which are low cost and designed to support the well being and enjoyment of families and their kids. Your kids can participate in lots of good causes as well as making friends and having a great time!
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Getting Started with Rock Climbing: A Beginner's Guide for Kids and Parents
This guide helps parents in Australia introduce their kids to indoor rock climbing. It covers the benefits, choosing the right facility, and tips for a positive experience. With the support of experienced coaches and structured lessons, children can develop their climbing skills and confidence.
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Oztag for kids
Get tagged with OzTag! As a variant of tag rugby, OzTag is a non-contact team game that can be enjoyed by people of all athletic abilities from ages 6 to 60.
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Ukulele for kids
Introduce your kids to the charm of playing music with the ukulele! The ukulele is a great instrument to begin your childrens musical journey, given their small and lightweight bodies. Get your kids to start playing this tiny and quirky instrument!
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Bike centres for kids
Come and take a leisurely bike ride with your kids! Let your kids take time to exercise their navigation skills at bike centres!
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Understanding 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.
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Guide to Kids Party Hire Services
Discover essential tips for organizing unforgettable kids parties in Australia, including entertainment, venue choices, and catering options. Ideal for parents planning a special celebration.
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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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DIY 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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