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Modelling for kids
Bring out the star in your child! Do your kids love posing for the camera, or perhaps watching themselves on home videos? Then might be interested to get into modelling!
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National Parks For Kids In The Melbourne Region
Spending the weekend in Victoria? Make it worthwhile by bringing your kids to national parks in Melbourne region!<br><br>Melbourne is known as the Cultural Capital of Australia, since most international cultural events and festivals, such as the Melbourne International Arts Festival and Melbourne International Film Festival, take place here.
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How kids yoga aids school readiness
This is the time of year when excited preschoolers and their families go to their ‘Big School’ orientations. Much of the year has been spent learning letters, numbers and alike. All this knowledge is a great foundation; however research shows us that focusing on socio-emotional skills is the best way to set kids up for success. This article outlines how yoga can help your child prepare for starting school.
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Modern Dance for Kids
Do your kids like to dance? If they enjoy movement but find traditional ballet too restrictive, they might enjoy modern dance instead. Sometimes known as contemporary dance, it originated in the early 20th century and has increased in popularity ever since. Modern dance has been performed on Australian stages since the 1960s and encompasses a wide range of styles and techniques.
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How to keep your kids fit during school holidays
There are many ways to keep your kids fit and healthy these school holidays, including creating a fitness plan for your kids or enrolling them in a sports camp. Read this article to access a fun fitness plan template for your kids!
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Picking a martial arts school can be hard
I've been doing martial arts for over 20 years now and the challenges faced by parents back then are the same today. You want your child to do martial arts because you believe that it will help them in an aspect of their life. Maybe it's confidence, fitness, protection or interpersonal skills. These tips will help you choose the best martial arts school for your kid.
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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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Bike Trails for Kids
Bike trails make two-wheel outdoor and adventure fun for the whole family!<br><br>Bike trails are a safe and fun way for you and your kids to have an outdoor adventure!
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The Amazing Benefits of Yoga for Kids
Yoga is fast becoming a popular self-regulation tool because it teaches kids how to manage anxiety and find happiness in whatever they do, which is why around the world, more schools are incorporating fun and interactive yoga breaks between classes. Besides nourishing children by teaching them how to become more emotionally resilient, yoga encourages inclusivity and also helps kids strengthen their minds and bodies. It equips children with indispensable self-help mechanisms, which enables them to enjoy life to its fullest!
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Little Athletics For Kids
Introduce your kids to sports by encouraging them to join Little Athletics!<br><br>Little Athletics is one of the activities for kids that originated in Australia. It introduces kids aged 5 to 15 to sports through fun athletics events that cater to all kids who are too young for senior athletics. The motto of Little Athletics is « Family, Fun, and Fitness ». There is a Little Athletics club for every localised region where a weekly competition takes place. The athletes and teams then progress to state competition for championships as determined by the state association. The first Little Athletics event was held in October 1964 at Landy Field. Yearly, over 95,000 kids participate in Little Athletics.
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Dance Parties for Kids
Make your kids' party go with a swing by getting your guests up and dancing!
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Encourage your child to become a confident and independent dancer (tips)
Joining a dance studio may be the first activity your child is about to attend - and their confidence and independence may waver as they try something new. Take a deep breath and jump in, head first with them. There is so much fun to be had. This article shares some tips to help enhance your child's confidence and independence as they learn to dance for the first time.
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Archery in Brisbane
Let your kids be aware of safety with archery! While some sports usually focus on coordination, speed and reflex, archery improves your children's concentration and awareness with safety.
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What Age Should Your Child Start Swimming? Tips for Parents
Once kids hit the school-age range (6 to 8 years old), they've got the physical and mental capabilities to grasp more advanced swimming techniques.
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Art Galleries For Kids In Melbourne
Introduce your kids to the great artists of Australia!<br><br>Referred to as the Cultural Capital of Australia, Melbourne is Australia's centre of excellence for the arts.
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Hockey for Kids
Do your kids want to play an exciting, super-fast team sport that doesn't require them to be extra brawny?
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It's just creative writing – right?
Do you have a child who struggles at school? Is not motivated? Simply hates it! The very last thing you’d consider is more learning – right. But perhaps if you spin that all around, you could arrive at a different point. A new starting point. Where your child can do something important, like learn how to use their imagination, and they might feel a little differently about things.
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