Category: Leisure

Teach Your Child How to Play Softball

November 1st, 2007 by Nick Ramsay

Softball is a direct descendant of baseball, although normally played by girls and women. Baseball is sometimes referred to as hardball to distinguish the difference in the sport. The rules of softball and hardball remain primarily the same. In addition, the ball that is played in softball is much larger than the ball played in [...]

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Teach Your Child How to Snowboard

October 6th, 2007 by Nick Ramsay

Snowboarding was adapted from skateboarding and surfing into a winterized sport. The white glistening snow rushing through the blade of your board while you’re weaving from side to side down a mountain slope is exhilarating. It’s a perfect opportunity for the whole family to have fun!  A cup of hot cocoa, conversing around the flames [...]

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Teach Your Child How to Play Golf

October 6th, 2007 by Nick Ramsay

Golf has exploded in popularity since Tiger Woods stepped onto the greens. Young participants are ready to learn the game and enjoy this relaxing sport.  It is the perfect opportunity for a father and son to exercise and practice their skills, allowing father and son bonding to grow. A quiet, natural outdoor setting is the perfect [...]

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Teach Your Child How to Jump Rope

September 29th, 2007 by Nick Ramsay

Jumping rope is just one of those activities that are both fun and exceptionally healthy for your body.  It not only burns as many calories as 150-200 per 15-minute workout, it also gives great strength training for upper and lower body. Jumping rope also works out your back, shoulders, chest, and abdomen. As well, it [...]

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Teach Your Child How to Roller Skate

September 29th, 2007 by Nick Ramsay

Roller skating is just one of the fun exercises that parents and children can do together that incorporates a healthy lifestyle. Roller skating burns the same amount of calories as running, without the shock impact on your knees that running brings. It is a great workout and it also helps improve balancing skills.
Before you begin [...]

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Teach Your Kids How to Bowl

September 29th, 2007 by Nick Ramsay

Bowling is an exciting sport that can be enjoyed by the whole family together. Whether your family is a newcomer to the sport or you have played on occasion, there are a number of ways for families to become active in bowling.
No matter what experience you have with bowling, here you will learn the rules, how [...]

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Teach Your Child How to Set Up a Tent

September 18th, 2007 by Nick Ramsay

There are probably just as many kinds of tent available as there are campgrounds in the world. Choosing a tent that fits your family or your child (if you are allowing them to have their own personal tent) is your first step. Be sure the tent you choose is easy to assemble and comes with [...]

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Teach Your Child How to Read a Compass

September 17th, 2007 by Nick Ramsay

Learning how to read a compass is a very simple procedure. If you and your family are outdoor enthusiasts teaching your children how to use a compass is not only important, it’s a necessity. Understanding North, South, East and West can be a difficult aspect for young children, therefore it is suggested that you teach older [...]

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Teach Your Child How to Play Tennis

September 17th, 2007 by Nick Ramsay

Tennis is a game that requires a lot of mental and physical endurance. It has been played for over a century and is an excellent way for children to have fun while getting physically fit. Nearly 20% of children 6-8 are overweight, which astonishingly has increased nearly 200% over the past three decades. Many experts [...]

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Teach Your Child the Basics of Cooking

September 17th, 2007 by Nick Ramsay

Children enjoy baking with their parents, especially when parents are baking the good stuff; brownies, cakes, cookies, pies, etc. yet what happens when it’s time to cook? The kitchen is usually cleared. Many parents don’t bother teaching their young children how to cook, they usually wait until they are in high school and have to be self-sufficient. Yet, teaching [...]

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