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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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Aqua Fun Park for Kids
Aqua fun parks are a great way to cool off and have fun for the entire family. Babies and toddlers can splash around in the kids' pool, while older children can get their thrills from fast slides and water based rides.
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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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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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What 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.
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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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PRIMARY SCHOOL SELF DEFENCE LESSONS
People do not react in a certain way unless they have had practice. Practice verbal de-escalation and ways to create or close the distance between a would-be attacker. Or better yet enroll your child in a bullyproof or martial arts program to learn all the skills they need as well as grow in confidence and self-esteem.
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Activity and Party Planners for Kids
If you want your next kids' party to be a raging success, consider bringing in some professional help: party planners!
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Rugby Union for Kids
The sport of kings! Your kids will love this team and contact sport. The development of strategic skills, physical strength, and team spirit are just a few of the benefits rugby union can provide to your kids!
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Petting Zoos for Kids
Do your children love animals? Then why not take them to a petting zoo? A petting zoo is a collection of domestic and farm animals that kids can feed and stroke. Sometimes they are located at zoos and other times they are mobile, often travelling to locations for parties or to schools, fetes, showgrounds and other events where fun activities for kids are required.
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Combat sports for kids
Are your children fascinated by martial arts films? Have you caught them doing a karate chop in the backyard? If so, a combat sport could be the perfect kids activity for them! They build strenght and self esteem with less risk of injury than team sports.
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Kickstarting Kids in Sport: Choosing the First Sport Sport!
Those little muscles are working hard, building strength, enhancing cardiovascular health, and helping them grow strong and fit.
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Beading for kids
Let your kids design and create their own jewellry through beading! Beading offers colorful projects that your kids can enjoy that will also make way for their creative sides to shine.
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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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Theme Parks for Kids
These parks are a great activity idea to enjoy a great week end in family. Find the one that suits your kids and have a lot of fun! Adventure, water or movie based, you can find one that suits all tastes!
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A Kickstart: Karate for Kids and Family Fitness
Karate often involves friendly sparring or competition. Engaging in Karate with your child can spark healthy competition. You can challenge each other, strive for improvement, and celebrate victories together.
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Unlocking Potential: Gymnastics for Kids in New Zealand
Children learn to navigate the seas of emotions, brave setbacks with grace, and adapt to the tides of change.
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