9 STRATEGIES TO BE PREPARED FOR BULLIES
Bullies like isolation. They look to isolate the weak from the pack so if your child stays with their friends and knows the best places to go in groups they lower the chances of being bullied. What if they don’t have a group of friends to hang out with? Work with them to develop friendships. Even one friend can go a long way to preventing bullying.
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How to avoid kids' birthday party pressure
With the rising popularity of Pinterest, today’s parents are under more pressure to create the ‘perfect’ party for their child’s birthday than previous generations of mums and dads. Sure, our parents had books of party ideas and our Grandmothers the Ladies Home Journal, but advice on how to throw a memorable child’s party has truly reached new heights with the advent of Pinterest, Google image search and niche parenting blogs.
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Ballet Dancing for Kids
A graceful and academic art that your child will love to perform. They can start learning from any age and will learn discipline and elegance among the many other benefits this classical art provides.
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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 stages in New Zealand since 1977 and encompasses a wide range of styles and techniques.
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Theme Parks for Kids
Theme parks are a great weekend activity for the whole family to enjoy. With adventure, movie, and water themes, you're sure to find a park that everyone will love!
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10 Things Your Child’s Swimming Instructor Wants You to Know in New Zealand
Your child's swimming instructor in New Zealand is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable learning experience. Trust their expertise and teaching methods. Avoid comparing your child's progress to others and allow them to develop at their own pace.
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Ymca for Kids
Let your kids develop their potential while helping the community! <br />The YMCA is a worldwide not for profit association dedicated to helping young and disadvantaged people of all ages to maximise their potential and learn new skills.
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Indoor Play Park for Kids
Are your young kids exploding with energy? Do you need a place to help them burn it off? An indoor play park is a quick, affordable way for your children to play around without destroying the house or garden!
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Themed Birthday Party Venues for Kids
Some wildlife parks and zoos offer themed birthday parties where kids can get up close and personal with exotic animals. These venues provide a unique and educational experience that your child and their friends will treasure.
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MARTIAL ARTS IMPROVE YOUR ATTENTION SPAN
A new study shows that Martial Arts has positive benefits for improving your attention span and alertness. Something in today’s ‘no patience’ society is sorely needed. A large part of Martial Arts training is developing your mental acuity as well as your physical strength.
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5 Essential Martial Arts Tips for Beginners: Nurturing Your Child's Potential through Karate & Self Defence Lessons in New Zealand
Martial arts represent a journey that demands perseverance and patience. Remind your child that progress requires time and dedication. Encourage them to set achievable goals, whether it's mastering a new technique or advancing to the next belt level.
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National Parks for Kids
Looking for an adventure in the great outdoors? Head to your local national park! A national park is a government protected reserve designed to help preserve New Zealand wildlife or plants. These are usually open to the public and may offer a number of family activities including camping, hiking, boating and swimming.
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Ballroom dancing for kids
Let your kids do more than quick step, and jumpstart their mastery of ballroom dancing! Ballroom dancing for kids can serve as a great family activity that both parents and kids can enjoy!
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Face Painting for Kids
Thinking about a face painting party for your kids? Try hiring a face painter, or, better yet, try doing it yourself! Check out our tips and information on how to make this great party activity as fun and entertaining as possible.
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Darts for kids
Let your kids shoot for the bull’s eye! Dart games are fun and educational, making them an ideal activity for your kids!
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5 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR KID(S) TRY MARTIAL ARTS
One of our many jobs as a parent is to push and challenge our children to experience new and sometimes scary situations so they can grow and develop essential life skills.
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Guitar for Kids
Your kids will love playing their favourite songs on the guitar! The guitar is quite simple to learn and easy to carry to school or on holidays. Your kids will be able to play anywhere, anytime.
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Toddler Gymnastics: Fun and Safe Holiday Activities
Toddler gymnastics is not only about physical development; it's also about creating wonderful memories and having loads of fun. As you embark on this journey with your child in New Zealand, remember to savor every moment.
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Conducting for kids
We've all seen refined gentlemen acting as conductors of grand orchestras. But did you know kids lessons are available in music conducting? Learning to conduct is a great exercise for kids which educates them about a range of things about music. It can also improve their brain function and social skills in ways that will benefits lots of other areas of their lives.
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Baseball for Kids
If your kids are team sports players who are looking for something new, they might like to try baseball. Baseball can be a fabulous activity for kids with energy to burn. It's a relatively simple game, played with a bat and a ball between two opposing teams. Teams take turns to hit the ball and try to run around a diamond shaped course before the ball is caught and returned by the opposing team. The team with the most 'runs' at the end wins the game.
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