How 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.
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Track cycling for kids
Introduce your children to track cycling! Looking for healthy and affordable activities for kids? Track cycling could be the perfect option!
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Mini 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!
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Exciting 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.
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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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Badminton 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!
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Choosing the Ideal Kids Party Venue for Your Child's Celebration in New Zealand
Determine your budget before embarking on the venue search and make sure to inquire about all potential costs, including venue rental fees, additional services, and any concealed charges. While you aim to create an unforgettable experience, it's crucial to stay within your financial means.
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Cafes with kids play areas
Keep your kids entertained at a café with kids play areas! These areas are specially designed to be 100% safe and fun for all sorts of children. Staying in play areas ensure that your kids enjoy playing and meeting new friends!
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Discovering Gymnastics in New Zealand: What Age is Just Right?
During these early classes, the focus is on play, exploration, and nurturing basic motor skills. As your child turns 4 and beyond, they'll be more equipped for structured lessons while still having oodles of fun.
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5 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.
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Swimming for Kids
A great sport for your kids' physical development. It is also really important to learn how to swim well, as it can be very useful for their safety while taking part water sports.
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Bouzouki 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.
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Jewellery Making Activities for Kids
If your kids like to be creative, they will love making their own jewellery!
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Bagpipe for kids
Let your kids connect with other cultures by playing bagpipes! Bagpipes are musical instruments that use enclosed reeds fed from a constant reservoir of air in the form of a bag. They are traditionally used to provide music for dances and funerals. Get your outdoorsy kids to play this loud instrument!
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Water 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!
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Ballroom dancing for kids
Let your kids do more than quick step, and jumpstart their mastery of ballroom dancing! Ballroom dancing for kids can serve as a great family activity that both parents and kids can enjoy!
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Sailing for Kids
Take your kids sailing for an open water adventure!<br>Get your kids outdoors and on to the water for an unforgettable and fun experience!
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Angling for Kids
Angling - fishing with a hook and line - is a popular pastime, particularly on a sunny afternoon. Since primitive times people have caught fish to eat and this habit has evolved over the years into both a relaxing leisure pursuit and a fiercely competitive sport that appeals to adults and kids alike.
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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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