10 Uniquely Exciting Kids Party Venues in South Africa: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
Celebrate amidst the beauty of nature at a charming farmyard. Kids can interact with friendly animals, enjoy tractor rides, and partake in outdoor games and activities, all while basking in the rustic charm of a picturesque farm setting.
Read moreFace 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.
Read moreSwimming is an essential life skill for every child
Swimming is an essential life skill for every child and acquiring the Basic Water Safety Skills from a young age can only benefit them. These Basic Water Safety Skills will equipt children with the fundamental life skills they need to survive any major/minor water mishaps. The 3rd leading cause of unintentional death worldwide falls under drowning. Children between the ages of 1-4years makes up the majority of the annual estimated 360 000 deaths led by drowning.
Read moreYMCA for Kids
Let your kids develop their potential while helping the community! The YMCA is a worldwide not for profit association dedicated to helping young and disadvantaged people of all ages to maximise their potential and learn new skills.
Read moreActivity 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!
Read moreConducting for kids
We've all seen refined gentlemen acting as conductors of grand orchestras. But did you know kids lessons are available in music conducting? Learning to conduct is a great exercise for kids which educates them about a range of things about music. It can also improve their brain function and social skills in ways that will benefits lots of other areas of their lives.
Read moreSeven Reasons to Learn Taekwondo
Taekwondo is more than just a sport, it’s a discipline for success in life. The relationship between student and a master at Taekwondo is a sacred one, with benefits reach-ing far beyond the four walls of the dojo. Most students will report it can infiltrate every area of your life. Here we have listed 7 key life benefits of choosing practice taekwondo.
Read moreCommunity 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!
Read moreAdventure Play Park for Kids
Spend a whole weekend having fun with the family! Adventure play parks provide fun outdoor activities for your kids to freely express themselves. It is a great way for them to mix outdoors, sports, fun, and social interactions with other kids of their age.
Read moreExploring Gymnastics in South Africa: Finding the Perfect Age to Start!
While age is a useful guideline, your child's interest and enthusiasm are the true indicators of readiness. If they're always tumbling around the living room, pretending the couch is a balance beam, it might be a sign that they're eager to give gymnastics a whirl.
Read moreCar 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!
Read moreCamps for Kids
Wondering what to do with your kids in the school holidays? Kids' camps are a popular solution to the problem of how keep kids entertained over the summer period.
Read moreSwimming for Kids
A great sport for your kids' physical development. It is also really important to learn how to swim well, as it can be very useful for their safety while taking part water sports.
Read moreEquestrian for kids
Do your kids love horses? Let them try activities for young equestrians and equestriennes! Equestrianism is one of the most popular recreational activities for kids in South Africa. It is also a fun outdoor family activity!
Read moreCombat 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 strength and self esteem with less risk of injury than team sports.
Read moreThe Benefits of Playing a Musical Instrument (2021)
Research has proven that the practise of playing a musical instrument places certain demands on the human brain and nervous system. This includes the amalgamation of ‘perception and action mediated by sensory, motor, and multimodal integration regions’ in the brain
Read moreIt had been a journey of life!
Nigel Jackson sensei, the only South African to complete the notorious instructors course in Japan, was a greatest influence and sparked my interest and adoration for the Japanese culture. I was graded under him to third Dan level. My following grade was awarded by Shirai sensei in Italy after I failed the first attempt!
Read moreAnimal Zoos for Kids
Take your kids to an animal zoo. Where they can learn more about the natural world! Animal zoos often feature animals from all over the world, including rare and endangered species.
Read moreHow to Get Your Child To Practice Their Musical Instrument
There is only one thing more magical than watching an expert musician who is lost in their own craft; that is, being that musician. Become one with an instrument produces a sense of flow, enjoyment, confidence and pure bliss. A musician can lose themselves to something greater than them alone. Which is why you are doing your child a massive favour if you know how to make practice both fun and rewarding. Here’s how to best get your child to practice, without the tears.
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