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How to choose a self defence school
Not every martial arts school teaches what they say they do. There are many definitions of what is taught - this article looks at what these definitions are, popular misconceptions, how you can get the most out of your training and what to look for when selecting a self-defence school.
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Indoor Cricket For Kids
Get your kids to play indoor cricket!<br><br>Indoor cricket is a fast paced and simpler version of the regular cricket game. It is played by players of all ages and genders on local, national, and international levels. It is one of the four most popular sports in Australia along with rugby, AFL and horse racing. There are more than 100 indoor cricket centres in Australia with 200,000 participants. Australia also dominates the Indoor Cricket World Cup and has not lost ever since it started in 1995.
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The Importance of Teamwork in Soccer: Life Lessons on the Field
Soccer can lasting friendships that kick on beyond the pitch. The memories of playing together, working through challenges, and celebrating victories become the glue that sticks friends together
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Horse Riding for Kids
A great acrtivity in direct contact with animals and nature, that will help develop your kid's maturity and responsibility while he'll have to take care of his horse.
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Kung Fu for Kids
Teach your kids self respect and confidence by taking them to Kung Fu!<br><br> Kung Fu can develop kids’ self confidence and teamwork and may help prevent bullying at school. <br>Your kid could be the next Bruce Lee!
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Oztag: Developing Essential Skills in Children
Playing Oztag helps build self-confidence in children. As they improve and achieve personal and team goals, their self-esteem grows.
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Why messy play and mark making is important in early development.
‘Early childhood educators cannot overstate the importance of sensory play in the educational process. It is the foundation of all the skills children will use in school learning to read, write and solve math and science problems. Once a child has these experiences, they are able to draw upon the body memory and cognitive memory of their experiences when faced with new situations.’ (Butcher and Pletcher 2016)
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Jewellery Making Activities for Kids
If your kids like to be creative, they will love making their own jewellery!
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Board Sports For Kids
Encourage your kids to go outside and play!<br><br>Staying inside the house the whole day and just playing video games, watching TV, and other similar kids activities are bad for their health. Keep them healthy and active with board sports!
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Bush walking in Victoria
Bring your kids out for a bush walking trip in Victoria, where its lush green forests and urban parks are the best in Australia! Gather up the whole family to go bush walking in Victoria, which have a wide selection of urban parks, national parks or reserves, or even full blown forests in the countryside.
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The Ultimate Guide to Themed Birthday Party Venues for Kids
it's time to get planning! Remember to tailor your choice to your child's interests and preferences. Whether they want to be a wizard, a pirate, or explore the depths of the ocean
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What Age Should You Start Netball?
Discover the perfect age to start netball in Australia, how to choose classes and clubs, and the role of coaches in nurturing your child's love for this dynamic sport.
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Amusement centres for kids
Spend more time with your kids! Amusement centres can be a great place for you to be with your kids effortlessly.
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BENEFITS OF DANCE FOR PRE SCHOOL CHILDREN
A Happy Feet Dancer (21/2 to 51/2 years) enjoys imagination, music, movement and role playing. But what you can't see is the real magic - the development of the child's kinaesthetic learning and cognitive skills. Children learn through feelings and begin to build their library of experiences through their senses and start to draw on those experiences to make decisions. “A healthy body, healthy mind” is a proven fact!
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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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Classical Dance for Kids
Get your kid to learn classical dance, and let him/her enjoy this amazing art... Grace, fitness, concentration, discipline and agility are some of the major benefits this art could bring to your kids.
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National Parks for kids in the Brisbane Region
Whether you’re in for a relaxing or an adventurous weekend, the national parks in the Brisbane region are perfect places for family bonding!<br /><br />Kids, being naturally active and energetic, always need to learn and experience something new, something exciting and will get them up and about. If you decide to take them to Brisbane in the weekends or spend the school holidays in Queensland, why not have some leisure time at the national parks?
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