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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Soccer'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.
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Scouts 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.
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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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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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Car model making for kids
All kids have probably played with a toy car or truck at some stage. Why not take it to the next level and encourage them to build their own? Let your kids take pride in something they’ve made from scratch with car model making!
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Exciting Escapades: Kids Activities in New Zealand
Take a walk on the wild side by visiting one of New Zealand's fantastic zoos or wildlife sanctuaries. New Zealand is home to unique and fascinating wildlife, including the iconic kiwi bird.
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Science Centre Activities for Kids
Bring out the Einstein in your kids by making science fun!
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Birthday Parties and Party Activities for Kids
Looking for a unique and unusual way to celebrate your little one's big day?
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School Holiday Programs for Kids
Are you looking for a way to entertain your kids during the school holidays?
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Soccer for Kids
A great team and tactical sport! Soccer, or European football, is a great way for your kids to have fun with friends or family in a park, or professionally in a club. Whether playing competitively or just for fun, your kids will love this game.
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The 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.
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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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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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Clarinet For Kids
If your child is keen to learn a musical instrument, try the clarinet!<br><br>A standard fixture in school bands across the country, the clarinet is easy and fun to play and a great way to start your kids on a musical instrument!
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Themed Birthday Party Venues for Kids
Some wildlife parks and zoos offer themed birthday parties where kids can get up close and personal with exotic animals. These venues provide a unique and educational experience that your child and their friends will treasure.
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Play Parks for your Kids
Try to get your kids to a play park each month, and let them be socially active! Fun, friends, running, playing... Play parks are the best place for your kids to freely express themselves.
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Angling Clubs for Kids
With New Zealand's vast coastline and many rivers, fishing is a great option for most families. Taking your kids angling has many benefits, including providing a chance for bonding, relaxing, and developing an interest in the environment
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Breakdancing for kids
Your kids can find a new and entertaining activity where they can excel, try out breakdancing for kids! There are breakdance moves that kids can do, the simpler variations are safe and not as complicated as their counterparts. Basic versions of moves make breakdancing a fun and somewhat challenging endeavor for toddlers and children alike.
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