Kids

In the opening of the HBO documentary  “Showbiz Kids,” as reported by Variety, a rather astounding statistic is revealed – of the more than 20,000 child actors who audition for Hollywood roles, 95 percent don’t book a single job. It can be tough for kid actresses and actors, as well as their parents. You want to help your child but probably have little knowledge of acting or the industry. For kids who are auditioning, whether for a commercial, Broadway, or a community theater show, nerves are common. Thankfully, many have been there before and with that experience comes some good advice that can help when it comes to acing that next audition. 

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There’s no debating the fact that kids love video games. Be careful when you pull out your phone near a small child because the first thing they’ll ask you is “What games do you have?”. In our technologically-driven culture, we’re kind of doing our kids a disservice by shaming them for playing video games. It has become as inbuilt in their lives as playing outside and scraping elbows was for the children of yesteryear. 

The problems arise when video gaming is ALL they’re doing. When children become addicted to video games and spend more time on the screen than in real life, that is when some boundaries need to be enforced. However, video games are also an incredible learning tool and can actually equip kids with practical skills needed for everyday life.Just like everything else, video games have both pros and cons. 

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Trampolines are always a great gift to give to your kids. With so many trampolines found in the market, it will be hard to choose the best one for your toddler. A  trampoline must combine quality and affordability. Therefore, here is some great information you should know about trampolines before buying one. 

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Choosing the right franchise is as much a personal choice as it is a business one. If your business is to be a success, you will need to invest an incredible amount of time, energy and money over several years. In today’s dynamic market, there are many franchise opportunities to choose from, including van-based franchises, white collar franchises, cleaning franchises and fast-food franchises. However, one area that is often overlooked is children related franchises, including education and child care franchises. These are companies that are focused on delivering services to support children aged up to 8 years old. The market is vast and includes everything from clothing and education to child care. So, in this blog, we are going to look at five reasons why investing in a children’s franchise makes sense. And why, if you love children, this could be the perfect business choice for you and your family.

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This summer is looking like it’s going to be another wonderful one in terms of the weather. As always, we’ll need to make sure we keep our skin protected and ensure we’re making the most of the vitamin D! 2020 was a strange time filled with staying at home, and it looks as though this year might still be a case of keeping this kind of behaviour. With that said, there are plenty of things we can all do at home in order to keep ourselves happy and occupied. If you have kids around and want to keep their brain stimulated with a few fun things, then here are six wonderful ideas: 

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Clicking pictures of children is a joyous occasion but it is equally challenging. There is so much to think about when clicking pictures of kids. Kids stiffen when they spot the camera which makes it difficult to capture their picture. So what should you do? How can you capture the best moments of your child’s life? Don’t worry we have got your back! There are some tips that will help you to capture the best moments that you will cherish forever. 

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If there’s one good thing that the global pandemic brought to us, it’s that workaholic mums and dads like us now have more time with our kids, since we work mostly from home. But now that we have extended playtimes with the little ones, we bet you’ve also run out of toys to play with them. And you probably noticed that they’re somehow getting bored with the usual toys. But don’t worry fellow mums and dads, there are other types of toys to play out there! Case in point, Lego Australia. We assure you, you’ll never go wrong with Lego sets. And to help you decide on a quick buy, below are some of the best complete sets that you can score for only $50!

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Moving abroad is both an exciting and challenging time for a family. You may have unpacked and started your new job, but it’s also important to help your child settle into their new school so that you can all embrace your new life together in a happy and stable manner. Even starting a new school in their native country can be tough for youngsters because there are new people, rules, and teaching methods for them to wrap their head around. By adding a new language and cultural barriers into the mix, it’s not unreasonable to expect some teething problems.  

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Is your little one’s birthday coming up? If the answer is yes, then you are going to need to start planning sooner rather than later. You don’t want to leave everything to the last minute, only to find that you aren’t ready for the day in question. The last thing that you need is for things to not be ready or going wrong, so planning in advance is important. Down below, we are going to be looking at some of the tips that we have for planning your little one’s birthday. As such, if you would like to find out more, keep reading.

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