For Mums Archives

Is your pre-schooler ready for school?

February 28, 2022

As part of our work in children’s communication, we are often asked “do you think my child is ready to start school?” or “what skills does my child need in order to start school?” If the child was born in the last half of the year, this question is posed even more often. So how can we determine the answer to this question? Whilst it may not always feel so clear cut, there are many factors to consider that can help in making this decision easier. Starting school is ultimately much more than just being able to hold a pencil,…

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For Mums, Health & Wellbeing, Parenting, Pregnancy & Birth

Matrescence explained: why we all need to know about it

February 25, 2022

Right now, I’m a mother of a five-year-old. And my mind is blown by the sheer amount of personal growth I’ve achieved during that rather short time, compared to the rest of the rich and rewarding life I’ve had before I became a mum. I never thought motherhood would be such a challenging and transformative experience for me. In hindsight, I realise that it started well before my daughter came into this world. I felt a shift within me as I was trying to conceive, a journey that took two years, lots of tears and a crash course in surrender….

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For Mums, Inspiration

Grand Reopening of Double Bay’s Libraries slippery slide

February 23, 2022

Today’s three year olds don’t remember a world without Covid restrictions.For them, even small signs of things getting back to normal are a big deal. At least it seemed that way earlier this week at the grand reopening of the Woollahra Libraries Double Bay slippery slide, which closed in March 2020 due to public health restrictions. On the morning in question, a small crowd of toddlers formed a somewhat orderly queue, cheering as library staff removed the big red ribbon. Nicholas, a local three year old, and his mum Victoria got there early and were lucky enough to be first…

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For Mums, Kids, Parenting

Be Bus Aware, Bus Safety Week

February 22, 2022

We all have a part to play Be Bus Aware highlights the importance of bus safety for all road users. Buses are large, heavy vehicles and can’t stop quickly. Bus Safety Week will be held from Monday, 21 February to Sunday, 27 February, 2022, to raise awareness for all road users on how to stay safe on and around buses, helping to reduce injuries and fatalities. This animations show how to stay safe on and around buses whether you’re a driver, pedestrian, cyclist or passenger. Millions of trips NSW has one of the largest metropolitan bus fleet in…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Viva Hammer

February 21, 2022

This weeks local mum is Viva Hammer who tells us about here family and professional life. I’m a fifth generation Aussie on my mother’s side, and my father is an immigrant, so I can speak local and foreign. My parents lived in Orana Court when I was born, right opposite the golf course on Old South Head Road, although at that time they wouldn’t let people like us join. After that, we moved to Clyde Street, a bit up the hill. My mother’s mother was also born in Bondi, on Flood Street, and after that her family moved to Bellevue…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Julia Orsini

February 14, 2022

My name is Julia, I am part of a family unit that includes me, my hubby, Marcus, 2 boys aged 13 and 9 years, a needy staffie called Izzy and all the people I am lucky to be surrounded with who support and love us (you know who you are ☺). I have worked as a play-based Speech Pathologist for 20 years and have owned a private practice for almost 10 years. I actually bought and grew Kids Spot when my youngest was 8 weeks old and when I look back on that time I often wonder how the hell…

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Health & Wellbeing

The Rug Cleaning Centre

February 11, 2022

New Service In the Eastern Suburbs. We’d like to introduce Eastern Suburbs Mums to our specialist rug cleaning service. If you have kids or pets you might have a grubby rug in need of a good clean. We’ve seen all kinds of stains and have variety of treatments and solutions to remove them. All our cleaning products are safe for children, pets and those with allergies. WHY CHOOSE US? We make it easy for you by coming to your house, rolling up your dirty rug and taking it to our purpose-built cleaning centre. Once there our thorough 10-step process ensures: …

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For Mums, Inspiration

Preparing Your Apartment For The Arrival Of a Dog

February 10, 2022

Introducing a dog into your household is equal parts adventure and fear. After all, you want to ensure your new family member is cared for well and has the best possible experience living with you. But, you are also fearful of your furniture, your routines and habits, and your good night’s sleep. In order to make the transition from a no-dog apartment to a dog-friendly apartment, consider some of the tips we outline below. They may help you approach the challenges with a bit less stress, allowing you to get to know your pooch and form a bond that will…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Rachael Smith

February 7, 2022

Today we are chatting with local mum Rachael Smith who was recently named Westfield Local Hero and awarded a $10,000 grant for her charity ” Pantry 4 The people. Rachael has also been named as Bayside Citizen of The Year 2022 on Australia Day for setting up Pantry4ThePeople in 2020. Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east? My husband and I are originally from Victoria. We moved to Sydney and lived in Woollahra for 11 years and then moved to Botany where we have been for the past 16 years. Three words that describe what it’s like to live in…

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Business & Career

A Tale of Two Women: How These Women Got Their Start in a Sydney Family Law Firm

January 29, 2022

Established in 1988, Michael Conley Lawyers has spent the last 30 years helping Sydney families to resolve family and estate law disputes. As the very first legal firm in Sydney to focus on divorce and family law, Michael Conley and his team are expert family law and estate solicitors, providing much needed support and understanding to families during the most stressful times of their lives. We spoke to two impactful women who are part of the firm. This is their story. Meet Louisa Having worked with Michael Conley Lawyers since 2011, Louisa has spent the entirety of her law career…

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