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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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4 tips to staying healthy and fit over the Christmas holidays
Here are the top four tips to staying healthy over the Christmas holiday. 4. Stay Active - There are things to do over Christmas that don’t just involve a couch and a glass of wine. Try to stay as active as possible. Even play with your kids and their new toys as that is a low intensity exercises that burns fat. What’s not to enjoy about that?
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School Holiday Activities For Kids
Keep your kids busy during school holidays! <br><br>Get them to go outside and breathe some fresh air with these ideas for school holiday activities for kids!
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Cycling Clubs for Kids
Encourage your kids to get outside and be physically active with cycling clubs!<br /><br />Cycling offers a fun way to become fit and active, and to appreciate your surroundings. It's environment-friendly, too!
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Collections For Kids
Encourage your kids to start collections out of the treasures they gather!<br><br>The passion for collecting is one of the activities for kids that they can take interest in.
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The Perfect Age for Kids to Begin Taekwondo
Discover the best age for kids to start Taekwondo, focusing on physical, cognitive readiness, and the benefits of martial arts for young Australians.
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Kids Activities in Hobart
Discover the coolest things to do with kids in Hobart!<br /><br />Compared to mainland Australian cities, Hobart is relatively small. Despite this, Hobart and the whole state of Tassie has a lot to offer to those who are looking for holiday activities.
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Australian Kids Need Active Parents
Australian kids need active parents according to this study which reveals what encourages children to be more sporty. This article includes some tips for parents and carers who want to encourage their kids to be more sporty.
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10 reasons to learn a musical instrument
1. It’s enjoyable! 2. It’s a great way to meet new people 3. It builds your self-confidence 4. Develops your patience 5. Enhances your creative ability 6. Teaches you self-discipline 7. Boosts your memory 8. Brings with it a sense of achievement 9. Reduces your stress levels 10. Improves cognitive skills
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zoos for kids in Melbourne
Spending the school holidays in Melbourne? Visit the zoos in Victoria!<br /><br />One excellent way to make education for kids fun and appealing is to allow them to visit and play with the animals in wildlife parks and zoos. Trips to zoos and other educational sites are one of the most recommended activities for kids in Melbourne.
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A Journey from Beginner to Junior Golfer: A Roadmap for Young Players
Golf associations offer resources, tournaments, and a community for young golfers. They're a great way to stay engaged.
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Starting Tennis Classes for Children
Explore how to introduce your child to tennis, covering the right age to start, selecting the best classes, and the impact of skilled coaches, all while ensuring a fun and rewarding experience.
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Candle Making For Kids
Try something different this school holidays with candle making!<br><br>Candle making is a creative and very satisfying kids’ activity and a great way to make an unusual gift for family or friends!
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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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Ten pin bowling for kids
Start playing ten pin bowling with your kids today! Have your next family bonding with activities for kids at the nearest bowling alley.
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Combat sports for kids
Are your children fascinated by martial arts films? Have you caught them doing a karate chop in the backyard? If so, a combat sport could be the perfect kids activity for them! They build strenght and self esteem with less risk of injury than team sports.
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Indoor Soccer (Futsal) For Kids
The most popular sport today: soccer! Get your kids to try it indoors!<br><br>Indoor soccer, also known as futsal, is simpler version of the regular soccer. The same rules apply but it is played on a smaller indoor field, almost the size of a basketball court, and played with a smaller and heavier ball (for it to bounce less). Indoor soccer was introduced in Australia in 1971. Now there are 18,000 registered indoor soccer players and 120,000 social participants in competitions nationwide.<br><br>
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