Karate for your Kids
Looking for activities for kids that exercise mind, body and spirit? Why not try karate!<br>With its emphasis on self improvement and non aggression, it is a great activity for kids and adults alike!
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Electric Guitar For Kids
Could your child be the next Jimi Hendrix?<br><br>The instrument of choice in most popular music today, the electric guitar is perfect for any child who aspires to be a rock star!
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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 New Zealand 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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Elevate Your Child's Soccer Game with 10 Essential Drills
Set up a "defensive wall" using cones or other players, requiring your child to practice shooting under pressure. This drill simulates real game scenarios.
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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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Hosting a Budget-Friendly Kids' Birthday Party
Adventure: Embrace New Zealand's natural beauty by planning an outdoor adventure. Hiking, nature scavenger hunts, and stargazing are fantastic options.
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Nurturing 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.
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Overcoming Fear in Gymnastics: Encouraging Brave Little Gymnasts Category
Help your young gymnast conquer fear and develop confidence in the exciting world of gymnastics.
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Why Kids Embrace Karate Classes & Lessons
Karate Classes & Lessons are not solely about personal growth; they also nurture social skills. Kids forge friendships with like-minded peers, share their successes and challenges, and learn the art of teamwork in group activities. It's an incredible opportunity for them to build lasting friendships.
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A Parent's Guide to Choosing the Perfect Karate Dojo for Your Child in New Zealand
Communication is the secret sauce. How does the dojo keep you posted about your child's feats? Are they all about teamwork? A dojo that ropes in parents and keeps them in the loop is a dojo that's got its heart in the right place.
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A Kickstart: Karate for Kids and Family Fitness
Karate often involves friendly sparring or competition. Engaging in Karate with your child can spark healthy competition. You can challenge each other, strive for improvement, and celebrate victories together.
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Adventure Parks for Kids
Are you looking for a challenge for the whole family? Why not take the kids to an adventure park this weekend? Adventure parks are like outdoor obstacle courses with a number of activities for kids designed to physically test even the fittest and strongest of children. Usually located in bushland or woods, an adventure park differs from a theme park in that rather than having rides or amusements, it has a number of physical challenges laid out in a sequence.
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The Fun of Play Centres for Kids
Fueling Creativity and Imagination With imaginative themes and captivating setups, Play Centres act as a catalyst for sparking creativity and imagination in children.
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Rugby League for Kids
A great team sport for kids who want to get physical! Rugby League provides many benefits, including the development of coordination, communicatio,n and strategy.
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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 New Zealand, the New Zealand Double Reed Society offers a platform for amateur and/or professional bassoon players to learn more and share their talents. For kids who’d love to play the bass voice, the bassoon is the perfect instrument!
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Hosting an Unforgettable Themed Birthday Party- Ideas for a Mesmerizing Celebration
The first step in crafting an enchanting world for your child's birthday is selecting the ideal theme. Consider your child's interests and passions, and involve them in the decision-making process.
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Early Introduction to Soccer for Kids
Finding age-appropriate classes, preparing your child for their first day, and offering ongoing support and encouragement will ensure a memorable soccer adventure
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Karate 101: An Introduction to Martial Arts for Kiwi Kids
In the digital age, where distractions are aplenty, fostering concentration and focus in kids is more important than ever. Karate demands attentive practice and mindful execution of techniques, aiding in enhancing your child's ability to concentrate in both academic and personal pursuits.
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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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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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