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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Self defence for kids - recognising danger
Teaching our children (and ourselves) to recognise what is “normal” in our homes, schools, and local community can make it a lot easier to spot incongruities that may signal a potential danger or dangerous situation. This article outlines some potential danger signs that your child could be more aware of.
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The Benefits of Gymnastics for Kids: Enhancing Physical and Cognitive Development
Gymnastics offers a holistic approach to the development of children, combining physical fitness with cognitive growth and essential life skills. From building strong physical foundations to nurturing cognitive abilities, enhancing confidence, and fostering social interactions, gymnastics has a far-reaching positive impact on kids' lives.
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The History of Soccer and Its Influence on Today's Soccer Clubs
Soccer clubs have also embraced technology and data analysis to improve player development. This has led to a more scientific approach to training, ensuring that young talents receive the best possible coaching and support to reach their full potential.
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Guitar for Kids
Your kids will love playing the guitar and his favourite songs! The Guitar is quite easy to learn and easy to carry while leaving on holidays. Your kids will be able to play anywhere, whenever they have spare time.
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Pirate Parties and Activities for Kids
Looking for a fun way to celebrate? Pirate parties could be for you!
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What to Expect in Your Child's First Gymnastics Class
While the first class might focus on introducing basic skills, it's important to note that gymnastics is a progressive sport. As your child continues attending classes, they'll gradually build upon their skills and advance to more complex moves.
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Is my child old enough to start violin?
Somewhere between four and eight years is the best time to begin a violin journey. That’s a wide range, and your child will fit in based upon a number of factors such as the child’s maturity, motor control, available family time and most of all: your level of patience as a parent. This test will help you determine if now is the right time.
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Unleashing the Power Within: How Karate Helps Your Child Mentally
The shared journey of learning karate and the support from peers create strong bonds and friendships. This sense of belonging and support network promotes positive mental health, as children feel accepted and valued within the karate community.
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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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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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Rollerskating for Kids
Are you looking for a versatile and fun hobby for your kids? <br>Rollerskating is popular as a form of transportation, a sport and a type of performance art.
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Ice Skating for Kids
Carefree kids will love gliding on ice!<br /><br />Ice skating is among the popular winter sports for kids, together with skiing and snowboarding. With ice skating, they get to have more opportunities to enjoy the cold.
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Life Skills Kids Learn from Soccer
Soccer teaches kids the importance of both winning and losing with grace. Whether they're celebrating a victory or facing a defeat, kids learn to handle their emotions, show sportsmanship, and maintain a positive attitude.
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The Basic Skills Children Learn in Karate
Children set achievable goals, such as earning a higher belt rank, and work diligently to attain them. This teaches them the value of hard work, dedication, and patience, which are essential life skills for achieving success in any endeavor.
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AFL Skills and Coaching Tips
We thought it would be super helpful to parents of kids (aged 6-13 years) if we provided you will access to four different AFL games and activities that you can use with your kids any time of the AFL season. This will help you to support their desire to continually develop their AFL skills and AFL game sense. This article teaches awkward marking, contest marking, accuracy competition and triangle kicking.
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Soccer Classes for Pre-schoolers: Introduction to the Sport
Not only do they provide numerous physical and social benefits, but they also instill a love for physical activity that can last a lifetime. So, if you're a parent or caregiver in Australia looking to kickstart your child's journey into the exciting world of sports, consider enrolling them in pre-school soccer classes. You'll be giving them the gift of a healthy, active, and fun-filled childhood.
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