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 children due to a common interest.
The Toy Story movies are not just cinematic genius. They also represent an important connection that I share with my children due to a common interest.
Playing with your child is important for their development and also to aid in building strong bonds between you.
Toddlers need a minimum of three hours exercise a day, while school-aged children should have at least an hour. Get tips on how you can help keep your toddler active.
Taking part in the arts can help your child develop confidence and self-worth. Try these tips to help you nurture a love of the arts in your child.
Mother of four kids under four, Zoe from the parenting blog Blessed in Doubles, discusses the four Ps of parenting: planning, preparation, peace and play.
Swimming lessons are an important part of water safety. Find out why learning to swim is the best way to keep kids safe from drowning.
Do you have a little singing, acting or musical star? Learn how to pick drama, music or singing lessons and classes to help your creative child shine!
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Finding the right sport for your child can be challenging, and often you'll need to stop and start a few along the way.
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Rugby is a great way to keep your kids active throughout the year and get them involved in team sports.
Signing your child up for a team sport will do a lot more than get them moving – it can arm them with some valuable skills.
Rugby Union is a great sport that boys and girls can play to keep fit in all seasons. Learn more about the rules and how to join a league.
Hockey is a fun way to keep your school age child active. Learn more about the rules and joining a league.
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Kids sport is a great way to keep children healthy and fit. Find summer sports they love including tennis, cricket, swimming, nippers and little athletics.
This bat and ball summer game is played between two teams of eleven players outdoors in summer.
T-ball, a modified version of baseball or baseball are summer sports enjoyed by thousands each summer.
Usually played indoors and year round, there is likely a club near you.
Children can enjoy waterpolo, or the junior version Flippaball from an early age. It introduces the principles of water competence, develops strong swimmers and water awareness.
Tennis in New Zealand is organised through six regional associations that cover several local centres with which clubs affiliate
Rowing is an excellent form of fitness for children to undertake - it gives a complete body workout. It provides aerobic conditioning as well as strength training.
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Surf Lifesaving is a great way for children to learn about the beach and become aware of important safety issues.
Touch is a fun, low-cost, low time involvement sport that caters for all levels of ability. It is a non-contact sport so the risk of serious injury is minimal.
Make your child's healthy physical development a priority with these ideas to focus on fun and activity for long term health.
Softball is a game that is traditionally a summer sport and can be played from around 5 years old
Athletics is enjoyed in schools and clubs across New Zealand and incorporates a range of track and field disciplines.