10 Uniquely Exciting Kids Party Venues : A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
As parents and caregivers in New Zealand, you have an array of choices to tailor the perfect party that aligns with your child's preferences. Whether your little one dreams of exploring the depths of the ocean, unleashing their inner artist, or embarking on sports adventures, these venues provide a canvas for unforgettable celebrations.
Read moreNavigating the Path to the Perfect Basketball Club for Your Child in New Zealand
Consider your child's long-term goals and the opportunities the club offers for growth. Does the club have pathways for advancing to more competitive teams? Will your child have the chance to participate in tournaments and competitions? Understanding the club's long-term prospects can help you make a well-informed decision.
Read moreSaxophone For Kids
Introduce your kids to music with this well-known wind instrument!<br><br>. If your kid is bored by classical music, the saxophone could be the instrument for them!
Read moreBaseball 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.
Read moreBeach Volleyball for your Kids
Make a trip to the beach even more fun with a game of volleyball! <br>Popular during the summer, it?s a great form of exercise and loads of fun!
Read moreKickstarting Kids in Sport: Choosing the First Sport Sport!
Those little muscles are working hard, building strength, enhancing cardiovascular health, and helping them grow strong and fit.
Read moreYoga For Kids
Calm your kids down with a session of soothing yoga!<br><br>It is also a great way to get fit and improve your kids’ posture!
Read moreJumping Castles for Kids
Do your kids have energy to burn? Let them bounce it away in a jumping castle!
Read moreClassical Dance for Kids
Get your child to learn classical dance, and let them enjoy this amazing art form... Grace, fitness, concentration, discipline, and agility are some of the major benefits this art form could bring to your child.
Read moreBadminton for Kids
Badminton - a growing sport that can be played in the backyard or competitively on the court!<br>Great for fitness and fun and one of the activities for kids that can be enjoyed in the backyard during school holidays and weekends!
Read moreCombat 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.
Read moreConducting 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.
Read moreBouzouki for kids
Get your kids started on playing the bouzouki! Even though it is one of the more underrated activities for kids, the bouzouki offers a unique sound-along with a wide-range of songs to learn and play. Bouzouki lessons let children develop a profound sense of virtuosity due to the thorough and focused approach of playing traditional songs.
Read moreHow 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.
Read moreFace 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.
Read moreWhen to Begin Your Child's Karate Journey in New Zealand
Karate remains a beneficial pursuit. It helps them stay physically fit, mentally sharp, and provides a platform to continually enhance their martial arts skills.
Read moreAnimal 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 New Zealand was the Wellington Zoo which opened in 1906
Read moreNurturing Minds and Spirits: How Karate Benefits Your Child Emotionally and Mentally
Modern life can be stressful for children, and finding healthy outlets for stress is essential. Karate provides an avenue for kids to release stress through controlled movements and physical exertion. Moreover, the mental resilience developed through karate helps them manage emotions and stress in a balanced way, promoting better mental health.
Read moreChess For Kids
Let your child test their tactical thinking with chess - the ultimate game of strategy!<br><br>Many studies have discovered that playing chess at an early age does increase a child’s mental fortitude, and overall health.
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