Parenting Archives

Peppa Pig’s “Festive Fun with Peppa” Cinema Event Coming to Cinemas This November

18/10/2026

Join Peppa Pig and her family at the cinema for a festive big-screen experience as they celebrate Evie’s first Christmas! Share in the excitement of the holidays as the family of five reflect on treasured festive memories. From snowy adventures and holiday plays to decorating the tree, this hour-long cinema experience brings together seven classic festive-themed Peppa Pig episodes and four brand-new songs that little ones can dance and sing along to. “There’s nothing like sharing the magic of the winter season with the people (and pigs!) you love most,” said Kim Boyd, President of Licensing and Entertainment at Hasbro….

by jay

Babies, Parenting

Warm Nights, Light Layers: Dressing Your Baby for Sleep as Sydney Heats Up

01/10/2026

There is a night every spring when it happens. You zip your baby into the same cosy sleeping bag that got you both through winter, settle them in the cot, and a couple of hours later you find a pink, damp-haired little person who has clearly been too warm for a while. Nobody hands you a manual for the change of seasons. Daylight saving starts on the first Sunday in October, the evenings stretch out, and the questions get trickier. What should a baby wear to bed on a muggy night? Does the fan stay on? What do all those…

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Parenting

When Your Child’s Behaviour Is Telling You Something and What to Do About It

26/09/2026

Most parents of children with disability or neurodivergent profiles have been in a moment where the behaviour in front of them feels impossible to understand. The meltdown that came from nowhere. The aggression that appeared when everything seemed fine. The refusal so complete and so distressed that it’s clearly not about the thing being refused. In those moments, the instinct is often to wonder what went wrong, what was done wrong, or what needs to change about the child. The reframe that changes everything for many families is a surprisingly simple one: behaviour is communication. When a child doesn’t yet…

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Kids, Swimming, Swimming Pools

Make a Splash at Des Renford Leisure Centre’s Splash Park

30/08/2026

When the weather warms up and the kids are looking for somewhere to cool down, the Splash Park at Des Renford Leisure Centre (DRLC) in Maroubra is a great local option for families. Designed especially with younger children in mind, the colourful water-play area gives kids a place to splash, climb, spray and play while parents and carers can stay close by. It’s one of those handy Eastern Suburbs spots worth remembering when you’re looking for an easy activity on a warm day. Water Play Made for Kids Forget simply dipping your toes in the toddler pool — the Splash…

by jay

Parenting

Childcare that fits real life: meet the Australian app helping families find trusted nannies

24/08/2026

For many parents, childcare is not a neat nine-to-five equation. A meeting runs late, a school pick-up falls through, a regular carer is unavailable or a much-needed date night suddenly becomes possible. Childcare app NannyLane Australia has been created for those moments, helping families find trusted nannies for regular, casual or last-minute care through one easy-to-use platform. Founded by Sydney parents Julie and Patrick Menary, NannyLane grew from the couple’s own experience of trying to coordinate work and family life with four children. The idea took shape after Patrick was unexpectedly delayed at work while Julie was home with their…

by jay

Events, Kids

Calling All Tiny Trainspotters: Thomas Is Coming to the NSW Rail Museum

19/08/2026

All aboard! If you have a little train lover in the family, clear some space in the calendar because Thomas the Tank Engine is rolling into the NSW Rail Museum this August for two extended weekends of family fun. Taking place at the NSW Rail Museum in Thirlmere, this year’s music-inspired Day Out With Thomas gives young train fans the chance to get up close to some much-loved characters while enjoying plenty of hands-on activities. Kids can climb into Thomas’ driver’s cab, hop aboard Toby the Railmotor, take on a fun scavenger hunt and enjoy face painting. There’s plenty to…

by jay

For Mums, Parenting

Australia Traveling With Teenagers – Everything You Need To Know

02/08/2026

From learning about Aboriginal culture to exploring the oldest rainforest worldwide, Australia is the ideal destination for people of all ages, especially for families with teenagers. There are so many things young adults can do on a trip to Australia that would provide them with exciting experiences and new skills. However, suppose you plan to embark on a journey of exploration and discovery around Australia with your teens. In that case, you should allow them to pick some of the tour’s destinations and activities. A family vacation can take a temperamental turn when you travel with teenagers and have no…

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Free, Toddlers

Rhymetime at Surry Hills Library: Free Weekly Fun for Babies and Toddlers

28/07/2026

Looking for a free activity to enjoy with your baby or toddler? Rhymetime at Surry Hills Library is a wonderful weekly session where little ones can sing, clap, learn and play while developing important early literacy skills. Designed especially for children aged 0 to 2 years, this engaging 20-minute program combines songs, nursery rhymes and fingerplay to create a fun and interactive experience for both children and their parents or carers. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to meet other local families and introduce your little one to the joy of books and language from an early age. Why Rhymetime is…

by jay

Parenting

What Nobody Tells You About the Year Your Child Turns 17

26/07/2026

Everyone prepares you for the toddler years. The sleep deprivation, the tantrums, the endless mess. People warn you about primary school transitions and the social complexity of the tween years. Nobody really prepares you for Year 11. There is something about having a teenager in the second-to-last year of school that catches parents off guard. The stakes suddenly feel real. University applications are no longer an abstract future event. Subject choices have consequences. And your child, who not long ago needed you for everything, now mostly needs you to stay calm and not make things worse. Here is what that…

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Parenting

Hot Weather Tips for Families with Multiple Kids Under 5

24/07/2026

When summer arrives, it usually lands at our door pretty fast, and without the right planning and prep in place, it can pass us by pretty fast. It’s the perfect excuse to head outdoors, enjoy family picnics, splash around in the backyard and make the most of the longer days. However, if you’re one of the lucky ones with multiple children under the age of five, hot weather can also present a unique set of challenges. Between keeping everyone hydrated, managing nap schedules and preventing little ones from overheating, it can sometimes feel like a full-time job just getting…

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