At RINKA, we believe that children's well-being grows through exploration, imagination — and yes, even boredom.In a world where schedules are packed and screens are always at hand, boredom often feels like something to avoid. But what if we told you that boredom is...
Helping Children Develop Self-Love: Why It Matters and How Parents Can Support It At RINKA, our Strong Minds section in February ended with a focus on self-love—helping children recognise their own strengths, acknowledge their uniqueness, and appreciate themselves for...
Join the RINKA movement If you’ve ever dreamed of running your own business, making a positive impact on your community, and working in a field that truly makes a difference, a RINKA franchise might be exactly what you’re looking for. RINKA is Ireland’s largest...
Congratulations—you’ve graduated! Whether your degree is in business, sports science, or a related field, you’re now faced with one of life’s biggest questions: What comes next? While some may be drawn to traditional paths, you might be searching for something...
In an age where digital devices and sedentary activities are increasingly prevalent, the mental health implications of physical inactivity in young children are becoming a growing concern. Research indicates that inactivity doesn't just impact physical health but also...
In today’s fast-paced world, where technology often keeps our kids glued to screens, it’s more important than ever to encourage regular physical activity and the importance of commitment to fitness classes for kids. At RINKA, we believe that fitness is not just a...
Hello Parents, and welcome to RINKA Ru's world of fun and fitness. We are thrilled to introduce you to RINKA Ru, a character dedicated to making fitness fun and accessible for children. In today's digital age, finding engaging ways to keep kids active can be...
We love to learn at RINKA and every class has a dedicated 'MIND' section.This month we are learning all about our muscles - what they're called, where they are. what they do and how to make them strong!We're starting this section of class with our RINKA Muscle song...
The 1st of July can’t come soon enough! We kick off with a summer filled with camps in locations all over Ireland and we can’t wait to welcome your child to the RINKA experience here in Donegal Town.
As a parent it is part of your role to nurture your children and lead by example. Would you expect your child to know how to dress themselves, tie their shoelaces or cut up food without first showing them how?
All parents want healthy happy kids and they are continually being told how important it is to bring up their children in a healthy environment, to make sure their kids are active, eat well and are in good shape emotionally.
Kids’ health, wellbeing and fitness must be kept at the forefront of efforts to improve the current childhood obesity crisis in Ireland.
We know the physical negativities to childhood obesity – increased risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancers – but do we place enough emphasis on the mental health concerns for an overweight child?
Children under 18 must be active for a minimum of 60 minutes per day with moderate to vigorous exercise but currently only 19% of Irish primary school aged children are reaching that target.
The stress-relieving benefits of exercise for adults is well documented and discussed and we all know that a long walk, swim or exercise class will have us feeling like new after a long, hard day.
The stress-relieving benefits of exercise for adults is well documented and discussed and we all know that a long walk, swim or exercise class will have us feeling like new after a long, hard day. However, this ‘feel-good’ aspect of sport and exercise is rarely discussed from a child’s perspective.
While we all know the many physical benefits of exercise for children, one thing we don’t always focus on enough is the positive effect exercise has on our children’s mental health and well-being.As parents, the more you understand about the benefits, the more motivation you will have to implement change into your children’s lives to encourage them to be more active.
I hope you enjoyed our Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies, Happy Hearts for Healthy Children webinar on Tuesday.
An easy way to encourage your family to eat a wide range of fruit and veg
Here at RINKA, we focus on putting the FUN into fundamental movement skills but mastering these basic skills is a serious business! Why is it such a hot topic of conversation nowadays? The main reason is that the natural habitat of children has changed. Gone are the days of hours spent playing outdoors with balls, skipping ropes and hopscotch and in are the days of structured play and sedentary activity. Children used to master these skills naturally but now they aren’t being mastered at all.
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