Posts by Kids In Perth
Risky business for children
Encouraging children to take risks in a safe environment is a good way to build confidence and self-belief. Goodstart’s Pedagogy General Manager, Sue Robb, believes that physical activity is not only vital for development, but it also encourages risk taking. Exploring an obstacle trail, where all the equipment is well grounded and there is adequate…
Read MoreKeeping kids safe from falls
Falls are the leading cause of injury hospitalisation in children. Over 6,500 children presented to Perth Children’s Hospital Emergency Department due to falls last financial year. Children are learning new skills everyday and therefore it’s common for them to fall over while trying to crawl, walk, run, climb or play. Typically, children will get up with…
Read MorePirate Day in May!
Dress up like a pirate, bring your treasure, and raise money for kids’ brain cancer research. Pirate Day in May is a national annual campaign to raise awareness and much-needed funds for childhood brain cancer. Schools have the choice of running their Pirate Day on any day in May and can register their schools online.…
Read MoreDisney On Ice celebrates Mickey and Friends
Grab your mouse ears and get ready for the ultimate celebration of Mickey Mouse with the interactive show Disney On Ice celebrates Mickey and Friends. For the first time ever, see fearless Moana on a high-seas adventure with demigod Maui. Follow the unforgettable Dory through the unexplored seas of the Pacific Ocean, join the Toy Story…
Read MoreNurturing Healthy Smiles
Many adults avoid visits to the dentist due to anxieties that developed when they were children. To ensure a positive experience for their children, many parents know to look for the child-friendly approach of a Paediatric Dentist. More than just a ‘kids dentist,’ a Paediatric Dentist has trained for at least eight years to deliver specialist-level…
Read MoreAccessing support and the NDIS
Finding out your child has been diagnosed with a hearing loss is overwhelming enough, without the challenge of figuring out what to do next and where to get help. Learning that your child’s development will be delayed, and that they’ll face significant challenges when it comes to communication, can be just as devastating. ‘The time…
Read MoreStart your musical journey
Yamaha Music education has been delivering first class music lessons around the world for over 40 years and with over 600K students enrolled worldwide it’s no surprise that families are returning time and time again to this unique and inspiring way of teaching music. Operating in the suburbs of Como, Morley and Thornlie Yamaha Music…
Read MoreClimbing kids reach the top
Climbing is a fantastic sport for children’s physical and mental health – and is one of the only forms of exercise that uses every muscle in the body, including the brain. Climbing a wall helps develop great coordination, focus and concentration in children. Finding a route on the climbing wall is like solving a puzzle…
Read MoreSwim and survive
Swim Mechanix provides Learn to Swim programs for children and adults of all ages from the indoor hydrotherapy pool at Success Primary School. This locally owned Swim School is endorsed by the Royal Life Saving Society WA and is an Australian Swim School Association and Austswim member. Swim Mechanix’s professional and experienced instructors have taught…
Read MoreA Day at Rottnest
One sunny Sunday morning, my mum woke us up early to go to Rottnest. We drove to Fremantle to catch our Rottnest Express ferry. We were there early but the place was already bustling. We went to the Rottnest Express booking counter to grab our Quokka Club passports. Everything went about very quickly. On the…
Read MoreMissing Link – Heading to your cinema
Meet Mr. Link – he’s 8 feet tall, 630 lbs and covered in fur, but don’t let his appearance fool you… he is funny, sweet, and adorably literal, making him the world’s most lovable legend. Tired of living a solitary life in the Pacific Northwest, Mr. Link recruits fearless explorer Sir Lionel Frost to guide…
Read MoreFace your waste
We all produce waste, a lot of it. It’s just a part of living in the modern world. Most of us, though, have become a bit lazy and complacent when it comes to waste – we buy more than we need (and often these things come heavily packaged) and we tend to use and dispose…
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