Fueling Future Gymnastic Stars: Nutrition and Diet Tips for Your Young Athlete
After a demanding gymnastics session, offer a snack that combines protein and carbs to aid muscle recovery and replenish energy stores.
Read more5 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.
Read morePUNISHMENT 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.
Read moreBassoon 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!
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 morePetting Zoos for Kids
Do your children love animals? Then why not take them to a petting zoo? A petting zoo is a collection of domestic and farm animals that kids can feed and stroke. Sometimes they are located at zoos and other times they are mobile, often travelling to locations for parties or to schools, fetes, showgrounds and other events where fun activities for kids are required.
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 moreEmpower 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.
Read moreAquariums for Kids
If your kids need a bit of soothing without running the risk of boredom setting in, why not take them to the local aquarium? An aquarium is a transparent container filled with water which contains fish or other marine life for people to observe. Most public aquariums have a number of different tanks which house a wide range of species of fish and aquatic plants.
Read moreNurturing 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.
Read moreWater Play Parks for Kids
Are you looking for a way to keep your kids cool during the sweltering New Zealand summer? A water play park could be the answer. A water play park offers a number of attractions, games and rides all based around water. Think fountains, slides, tunnels, and pools!
Read moreSoccer's Heritage: Shaping New Zealand's Soccer Clubs and Nurturing Young Talents
The history of soccer is a tale of passion, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. This beautiful game has left an indelible mark on New Zealand's children and soccer clubs. It has provided countless kids with a platform to develop not only their soccer skills but also the values and character traits that will serve them well throughout their lives.
Read moreBirthday Parties and Party Activities for Kids
Looking for a unique and unusual way to celebrate your little one's big day?
Read moreYouth Centres for Kids
Looking for somewhere your kids can spend time and learn new skills?
Read moreBass Guitar For Kids
Let your kids channel their inner rock star with the bass guitar!<br><br>Bass guitarists are a feature of most bands and although they are often in the background, their contribution to the performance as a whole is vitally important!
Read moreTeamwork in Soccer: Teaching Kids the Value of Cooperation
Soccer teaches kids teamwork, communication, and more. Find the best Soccer Classes & Lessons and Coaches in New Zealand.
Read morePlanning Your Kid's Epic Superhero-Themed Birthday Party
Start by picking a superhero theme that resonates with your child's Kiwi spirit. While the classics like Spider-Man and Wonder Woman are still popular, consider introducing some homegrown heroes like Captain New Zealand or Maori Warriors into the mix. This unique twist adds a local touch to the celebration.
Read moreScouts for Kids
Are you in search of a kids' activity that will promote your child's mental, social, and physical development? How about the Scouts? The first Boy Scouts organisation was founded in England as a way to teach boys survival skills, hard work, and comradeship. The first New Zealand Boy Scout camp was started in 1908, and Scouts New Zealand is now a national movement and community institution, which provides a wide range of camps and activities for children of all ages.
Read moreConservation 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!
Read moreSkateboarding 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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