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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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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Trumpet For Kids
Looking for a loud, gutsy instrument that allows your child to make their mark in the school band?<br><br>By blowing through the mouthpiece and pressing different valves, your child can enjoy making music in a number of different styles!
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Hip Hop Dance for Kids
Are your kids born performers? If they love to dance and perform death defying stunts they might like to channel their energy into hip hop dance routines. Hip hop is a modern style of dance involving a series of moves set to hip hop songs. It's often called urban or street dance and originated on the streets of America in the 1970s. Our kids quickly took a like to the style!
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Fun Gymnastics Games and Challenges for Kids: Keep Your Child Active and Happy
Gymnastics often involves forming various shapes and poses. Get a group of kids together and challenge them to create different shapes with their bodies. It could be a star, a circle, or even the alphabet! This not only encourages teamwork but also sparks creativity and imagination.
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Cello For Kids
Are your kids looking for a musical experience that will really challenge them?<br><br>A member of the violin family, the cello’s distinctive sound makes it a very rewarding instrument to play!
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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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Horse Riding for Kids
Horse riding is a great activity that gives your child contact with animals and nature , and helps develop maturity and responsibility.
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Community centres
Have you ever taken your kids along to your local community centre? If not, check it out today - community organisations often run events and programmes at these venues which are low cost and designed to support the well being and enjoyment of families and their kids. Your kids can participate in lots of good causes as well as making friends and having a great time!
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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.
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Accordion For Kids
Try something different with this unique musical instrument!<br><br>It is often heard in Eastern European folk music.<br> Give your child a cultural as well as a musical experience with the accordion!
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Golf for Kids
Believe it or not, golf can be played by adults and children of all ages! It is a sport suited both to boys and girls, and lessons can start from any age. If your kids are old enough to pick up a club, they can learn to take a swing!
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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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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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Saxophone 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!
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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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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.
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