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Outdoor play benefits

6 Benefits Of Outdoor Play For Children’s Development

When it comes to children's development, there's no substitute for outdoor play. Getting some fresh air and spending time in ...
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Lego Toy Story

Why I Still Love Toy Story

The Toy Story movies are not just cinematic genius. They also represent an important connection that I share with my ...
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LEGO toy story

Mum, Come and Play!

Playing with your child is important for their development and also to aid in building strong bonds between you ...
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toddler exercise

Is My Toddler Getting Enough Exercise?

Toddlers need a minimum of three hours exercise a day, while school-aged children should have at least an hour. Get ...
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art

Helping kids with learning disabilities get into the arts

Taking part in the arts can help your child develop confidence and self-worth. Try these tips to help you nurture ...
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toddler

The Four Ps of Parenting

Mother of four kids under four, Zoe from the parenting blog Blessed in Doubles, discusses the four Ps of parenting: ...
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swimming

Swimming Lessons Save Lives

Swimming lessons are an important part of water safety. Find out why learning to swim is the best way to ...
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performing arts

Choosing A Performing Arts Class For Your Child

Do you have a little singing, acting or musical star? Learn how to pick drama, music or singing lessons and ...
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music lessons

Music lessons for kids

Music lessons can aid the educational development of a child but Kidspot reveals the best time to start learning a ...
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choosing the right childs sport

The right sport for your child

Finding the right sport for your child can be challenging, and often you'll need to stop and start a few ...
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What is Futsal?

What is Futsal?

Find out about the rules and suitability of Futsal ...
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Netball

Netball

Read about netball for children, including when to start and the basic rules of the game ...
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slacklining

The slacker’s sport your kids NEED to try

Find out about a great DIY sport your kids will love - even the slackers (excuse the pun!) ...
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school sport

Rugby league

Rugby is a great way to keep your kids active throughout the year and get them involved in team sports ...
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handball

Why children need to play sport

Signing your child up for a team sport will do a lot more than get them moving – it can ...
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Girls playing rugby

Rugby Union

Rugby Union is a great sport that boys and girls can play to keep fit in all seasons. Learn more ...
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Playing hockey

Hockey

Hockey is a fun way to keep your school age child active. Learn more about the rules and joining a ...
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After school gymnastics

Picking a gymnastics class

Know a mini gymnast who wants to start gymnastics after-school? Learn how to pick the best kids gymnastics classes, gym ...
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Summer sport

5 summer sports your kids will love

Kids sport is a great way to keep children healthy and fit. Find summer sports they love including tennis, cricket, ...
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Cricket

Cricket

This bat and ball summer game is played between two teams of eleven players outdoors in summer ...
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Baseball / T-Ball

Baseball / T-Ball

T-ball, a modified version of baseball or baseball are summer sports enjoyed by thousands each summer ...
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Basketball

Basketball

Usually played indoors and year round, there is likely a club near you ...
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Waterpolo

Waterpolo

Children can enjoy waterpolo, or the junior version Flippaball from an early age. It introduces the principles of water competence, ...
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Tennis

Tennis

Tennis in New Zealand is organised through six regional associations that cover several local centres with which clubs affiliate ...
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Rowing

Kids Sport: Rowing

Rowing is an excellent form of fitness for children to undertake - it gives a complete body workout. It provides ...
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How to remove grass stains

How to remove grass stains

Stain removal tips for grass stains. How to remove grass stains from clothing, carpet, fabric and furniture. Stain removal tips ...
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Surf Life Saving

Surf Life Saving

Surf Lifesaving is a great way for children to learn about the beach and become aware of important safety issues ...
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Touch Rugby

Touch Rugby

Touch is a fun, low-cost, low time involvement sport that caters for all levels of ability. It is a non-contact ...
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toddler exercise

Active kids are happier adults

Make your child's healthy physical development a priority with these ideas to focus on fun and activity for long term ...
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Softball

Softball

Softball is a game that is traditionally a summer sport and can be played from around 5 years old ...
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Athletics

Athletics

Athletics is enjoyed in schools and clubs across New Zealand and incorporates a range of track and field disciplines ...
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