5 fun partner poses to do with your kids
Kids are natural yogis and they love to play. Sharing your practice together is a great way to connect on a physical, mental and emotional level. It’s also an opportunity for us to reconnect with the child we once were. Practicing yoga with kid’s increases bonds, builds self-esteem and helps create strong families. Find out what you need to get started and what poses may work best for you and your family.
Read moreHow to plan the perfect pre-teen kids party
It can be challenging to plan a party for pre-teens because they're too old for soft-play centres, but still a little bit too young for teenage-style parties. This article offers tips on how to plan your pre-teen party to ensure your kids have a great time!
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Why Gymnastics is a Great Foundation for All Sports: Insights from Coaches
Gymnastics introduces children to a wide range of movements at a young age, contributing significantly to their physical literacy. This early exposure helps kids develop a love for movement and exercise, setting them up for a healthy, active lifestyle. As one coach puts it, "Gymnastics teaches kids to understand and love their bodies and what they're capable of. This is something they carry with them into any sport they choose to pursue."
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Aquatic Centres for Kids
For fun and fitness why not get your kids to your local aquatic centre this summer? Aquatic centres, sometimes known as leisure centres, are common throughout Australia and they provide an opportunity for parents and kids to enjoy a vast array of water based activities for kids from swimming lessons to pool parties. Aquatic centres usually feature a swimming pool as their main attraction and are often a venue for sporting activities such as swimming carnivals and water polo.
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Ballooning for Kids
Up, up and away!<br><br>Ballooning has been going on for over 100 years!
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Gymnastics for Kids
Get your children to start Gymnastics and choose the routine they like! Between trampoline, floor beam, bar, vault, there are plenty of choices for your kids to have fun.
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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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How to host your first kid’s birthday party
How do you respond when your child asks if they can host their birthday party at your house? Does that feel overwhelming or daunting? If it does - you need to pick up the essential tips from this article ... and remember the balloons and bubbles!
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Kayaking for Kids
Glide through the water with this relaxing kids’ activity!<br><br>It’s a great family activity with a range of options, including white water kayaking, or even kayak fishing!
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Building Character: How The Boys' Brigade Develops Leadership Skills in Youth
The Boys' Brigade in Australia develops leadership skills in children through responsibility, teamwork, and critical thinking. This youth association's programs help kids build character and confidence, preparing them to be the leaders of tomorrow. Learn how your child can benefit!
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Bassoon for kids
Get your kids to groove with the low buzzing tune of the bassoon! The bassoon is one of the woodwind instruments belonging to the double reed family. In Australia, the longest running classical music label, Move, offers bassoon music, like songs from the Melbourne Bassoon Quartet. For kids who'd love to play the bass voice, the bassoon is the perfect instrument!
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Boxing for kids
Boxing is an exciting sport, even for kids! Are you interested in getting your kids into a martial art? Introduce them to boxing!
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Beach Volley For Kids In Sydney
Get fit while having fun in the sun!<br><br>Beach volley is one of the most popular beach sports and recreational activities for kids, as well as for teens and adults.
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How to motivate your child to learn a second language
Learning a second language is a fun exploration of another culture. Children learning a second language gain advantages in having better problem solving skills, improved language skills including their first language, and overall higher academic performance compared to their peers who are monolinguals. They would also enjoy better university and career opportunities.
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At what age should my child start learning a musical instrument
As a Kindermusik Educator, this has to be one of the most common question I get asked from parents, especially when their child reaches pre-school and Kindy age. While there are always exceptions, in general, my suggestion to parents is to wait until their child is at least 5 or 6 years old. There are many compelling reasons for this - I've outlined some below - milestones by which most 5 or 6-year olds have or are beginning to achieve.
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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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Finding the Perfect Swimming Coach for Your Kids in Australia
Arrange a meeting with potential swimming coaches to discuss their teaching philosophy, lesson plans, and their experience working with children. This interaction will help you gauge the coach's compatibility with your child's personality and learning style. A caring and enthusiastic swimming instructor will build a strong rapport with your child, making the learning process enjoyable.
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