PUNISHMENT 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.
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Face Painting for Kids
Thinking about a face painting party for your kids? Try hiring a face painter, or, better yet, try doing it yourself! Check out our tips and information on how to make this great party activity as fun and entertaining as possible.
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Yoga For Kids
Calm your kids down with a session of soothing yoga!<br><br>It is also a great way to get fit and improve your kids’ posture!
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Fostering Confidence and Resilience: Gymnastics and Mental Well-being for Young Gymnasts
Gymnastic Centres and gymnastic Clubs provide an excellent platform for children to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and growth. Embrace gymnastics as a means to support your child's overall development, fostering a happy, confident, and resilient future.
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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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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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Gymnastics a Beginner's Guide for Kids
As your child progresses, they'll start mastering fundamental skills like rolls, handstands, cartwheels, and somersaults. Trained coaches will guide them through each step, ensuring safety and proper technique.
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Wing Chun for kids
Encourage your children to try Wing Chun for kids – they might be the next Bruce Lee! Wing Chun, practised in over 64 countries, is the world’s most popular form of southern kung fu. Your children can learn this great activity for kids from a young age!
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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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Sports Spectacular: Planning Sports-Themed Kids' Birthday Parties
No birthday party is truly complete without an amazing cake! Collaborate with a local baker to create a sports-themed cake that will awe your child and guests alike. As for party favors, consider giving out small sports equipment like mini rugby balls or golf tees, along with personalized thank-you notes.
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Bassoon 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!
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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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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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Martial Arts for Kids
Let your kids learn self defence while getting fit and having fun! <br>Martial arts is a type of training which was originally designed to help fighters preparing for combat.
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Calisthenics For Kids
If your kids love gymnastics and dancing, try calisthenics!<br><br>A great kids activity designed to improve kids fitness and agility!
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Percussions For Kids
Let your kids develop their sense of rhythm with percussion instruments!<br><br>Anything that can be struck or banged can be a percussion instrument - the only limit is your kid’s imagination!
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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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Jujitsu For Kids
Try jujitsu for a martial art that develops mind, body and spirit!<br><br>A great way for kids to keep fit and learn valuable personal skills at the same time!
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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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