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!
Read more5 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.
Read moreHow 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreAquatic 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.
Read moreRugby 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.
Read moreExciting Drills and Games to Enhance Basketball Skills at Home
Incorporate a touch of Kiwi flair into your backyard or living room with a Kiwi Dribble Relay. Set up a course with cones or household objects that your child needs to navigate while dribbling. Challenge them to complete the course as quickly as possible while maintaining control of the basketball. You can even make it a friendly competition with a Kiwi twist.
Read moreThe Importance of Creative Arts for Children and Teens
Teaching children about art is a good idea. It's been proven that early exposure to visual art, music, or drama promotes activity in the brain. Creating art is a fine way for children to make choices and solve problems. Every step involves making a decision: what colour to use, how to make a line, what size something should be. With every choice the object becomes more and more their own.
Read moreA 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.
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 moreSurfing for Kids
Your kids will love surfing and will enjoy this amazing sport with friends! They'll get in touch with nature, and discover the real benefits of this famous water sport.
Read moreTheme 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!
Read moreMini Golf Etiquette for Kids: Teaching Good Sportsmanship
Celebrate their effort and remind them that every player has good and bad days. This attitude of resilience will serve them well beyond the mini golf course!
Read moreAikido for Kids
For a positive, life enhancing experience, why not take your kids to Aikido?<br>If your kids need to learn to relax, Aikido might be for them!
Read moreWhat to Anticipate in Your Child's Debut Gymnastics Class
As your child continues attending classes, they'll progressively build upon their skills, advancing to more complex routines. This journey of growth and accomplishment is immensely fulfilling for children and parents alike.
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 moreCreating Unforgettable Kids' Parties
Lastly, remember to relax and have fun. Capture those magical moments as your child and their friends create memories that will last a lifetime. Kids' parties are all about celebrating the joy and wonder of childhood. We have an abundance of options to make your child's party a truly unique and memorable experience.
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.
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