PUNISHMENT VS DISCIPLINE – WHICH IS BEST TO DEVELOP GOOD BEHAVIOUR?
When your child makes the same poor behaviour choices again and again it can be very frustrating for you as a parent. However, the better we respond the better the results we can expect. The better we respond and reinforce good behaviour skills, the better the results we will see in our youth’s decision.
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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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Angling for Kids
Angling - fishing with a hook and line - is a popular pastime, particularly on a sunny afternoon. Since primitive times people have caught fish to eat and this habit has evolved over the years into both a relaxing leisure pursuit and a fiercely competitive sport that appeals to adults and kids alike.
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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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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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Conservation Parks for Kids
Nothing beats spending time together with the family in the splendour of New Zealand's beautiful wilderness! Discover many species that cannot be found elsewhere in the world!
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Harmonica For Kids
Your child can express their musical talent anywhere with an instrument that fits in their pocket!<br><br>Most often heard in blues and folk music, the harmonica is fun to play and very versatile!
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Wing Chun for kids
Encourage your children to try Wing Chun for kids – they might be the next Bruce Lee! Wing Chun, practised in over 64 countries, is the world’s most popular form of southern kung fu. Your children can learn this great activity for kids from a young age!
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Angling Clubs for Kids
With New Zealand's vast coastline and many rivers, fishing is a great option for most families. Taking your kids angling has many benefits, including providing a chance for bonding, relaxing, and developing an interest in the environment
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Skateboarding for Kids
Hit the skate park and have fun ! Skateboarding is one of the coolest kids' activities!<br>As well as a social experience, skateboarding can be a great way to keep fit!
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Empower Your Kids: The Advantages of Children's Self Defence Classes
Yes, children's self defence classes teach kids how to throw punches, but they also teach discipline and focus – skills that spill into all areas of life. The ability to concentrate, set goals, and work diligently to achieve them are invaluable life lessons.
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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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Jujitsu For Kids
Try jujitsu for a martial art that develops mind, body and spirit!<br><br>A great way for kids to keep fit and learn valuable personal skills at the same time!
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Nurturing Character and Growth: How Karate Impacts Kiwi Kids
Children learn to strategize, anticipate their opponent's moves, and adapt their techniques accordingly. This enhances their problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities, skills that are vital in both academic and personal spheres.
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Art schools for kids
Art makes kids smarter! Looking for a productive way to spend your kids’ school holidays? Try an art school for kids!
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How to Encourage Your Child To Practice Their Musical Instrument
There is only one thing more magical than watching an expert musician who is lost in their own craft; that is, being that musician. Become one with an instrument produces a sense of flow, enjoyment, confidence and pure bliss. A musician can lose themselves to something greater than them alone. Which is why you are doing your child a massive favour if you know how to make practice both fun and rewarding. Here’s how to best get your child to practice, without the tears.
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Dancing for Kids
Get your kids to start learning dance, and let them find the type they really like. There are many types of dances, from classical, to academic, to contemporary and many more, but they will all help your kids to learn discipline and elegance.
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Why Enroll Your Child in a Youth Basketball Club? Discover the Benefits!
Being part of a club fosters an understanding of goal-setting and hard work. It's a lesson that's readily transferable to academic endeavors, personal aspirations, and future career paths.
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