Parenting Archives

Balance bike clinics

July 19, 2023

Kids start on balance bikes and once confident, can move onto pedal bikes. This is an interactive class designed to get parents involved in their children’s learning. Suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years. Bikes and helmets are provided, or you can bring your own. No need to book, just turn up and register with the instructors at the Sydney Park Cycling Centre. Clinics run every Saturday 9am to 11am except public holidays and during our Christmas break. Clinics also held during school holidays. These classes are held outdoors. They may be cancelled if it is raining. Where: Sydney Park…

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Events, Kids

TINKERBELL AND THE DREAM FAIRIES

July 18, 2023

Join the magical fairies on an exciting musical adventure. This Spring school holidays, join in an an enchanting world of song and dance as the adventurous Tinkerbell flys into the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney from Saturday 23 September to Sunday 8 October. Along the way, she’ll meet up with some fairy fairies from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the cheeky Mustardseed, fluttery Moth, daring Cobweb and sweet Peaseblossom; who will help Tinkerbell on a magical quest to find her lost wings. The audience is invited to join in the fun and come along in their favourite fancy dress as fairies, elves,…

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Events, Kids

Magical Music from Aladdin

July 17, 2023

Mini Musica is delighted to be back at Paddington Uniting Church this August. Grab your magic carpet and join the Zaki Duo for a morning of fun, music and adventure, inspired by the tales of Aladdin and 1001 Nights. From the bustling marketplace of Agrabah to the dazzling Cave of Wonders, the Zāki Duo will bring the sights and sounds of this beloved tale to life. Featuring familiar favourite songs like “Arabian Nights” and “A Whole New World” combined with a selection of Kurdish and Persian folk songs. What to expect: Enjoy high calibre music in a relaxed environment in…

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Babies, For Mums, Inspiration

Hello Charlie

July 16, 2023

Hello Charlie is a dedicated platform that helps families adopt sustainable and ethical living practices. Since 2004, we have been addressing the challenge of finding eco-friendly products for babies and toddlers. We carefully curate safe and reliable products, offer informative resources such as Cheat Sheets, and value customer feedback. Our commitment to sustainability also includes testing products in our homes and providing support. We invite you to visit our online store and explore our delightful range of sustainable and ethical products. For nearly 20 years, Hello Charlie has been dedicated to helping families embrace sustainable and ethical living. Our journey…

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Events, Kids, School holidays

Bastille Day Kids’ Painting

July 13, 2023

Come and join for a free kids’ painting session, Sunday 16 July 2023 from 11am to 2pm and celebrate Bastille Day in style! Unleash your inner da Vinci at the La Perouse Museum this Bastille Day weekend. Take part in a free drop-in painting session for kids. This drop-in session is run by artist Niki Koeppl, and kids from 5 years and up are welcome to pick up a brush and paint their masterpiece on the law in front of the La Perouse Museum. There’ll be everything from paper plates to cut-out Eiffel Towers to decorate, so be sure to…

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Inspiration, Kids

Caring for our Environment’ Kids Truck Art Competition

July 10, 2023

The Woollahra council very popular Kids Truck Art Competition is back again this year. Local primary school students (K-6) are invited to create an artwork around the theme Caring for our Environment. The winning artworks will be printed on waste trucks for everyone to see! Caring for our environment means doing simple things every day that can help keep our planet in great shape. The theme is broad and kids are encouraged to use their imagination and creativity. Some potential themes kids might like to explore in their artwork include: Waste management, recycling or composting Litter and pollution prevention Protecting our…

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For Mums, Inspiration, Kids

Decathlon introduces 7 Year Warranty and slashes snow gear by 50 percent

June 28, 2023

In a move that has taken the retail world by surprise, international sporting goods designer and retailer, Decathlon has introduced an impressive 7 Year Warranty on its range of snow gear. The warranty applies to all Decathlon branded products storewide including equipment, clothing and accessories. The 7 Year Warranty demonstrates Decathlon’s commitment to the quality and endurance of its products and provides customers with confidence knowing that when they shop with Decathlon for Decathlon branded snow gear they can return the products should they encounter any issues with the product. “The timing of the launch of our 7 Year Warranty…

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Kids, Parenting

The secret that improved my child’s grades by 40% in one term

June 23, 2023

HSC English demands a lot out of our teenagers. It starts off the HSC final exams in 2 hour blocks, and asks kids to write 3 – 4 1000 word essays in that time. With this in mind, it’s easy to see why so many students find it hard to excel in English. So how does this one tutoring company in Woollahra, NSW manage to pump out state ranking students year after year? And what can us parents learn from them to help our kids? The secret to Concept Education’s excellence: Out of 78,000 students that take English in NSW,…

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Events, Inspiration, Kids

Waverley Library Kids Book sale

June 20, 2023

A huge range of ex-library junior and young adult fiction is for sale. Vintage, modern, Australiana and classic books will be available. Eftpos or cash. No change facilities available. Books will be continually added throughout the day. Don’t forget your library bag! Where: Waverley Library Ron Lander Centre, 32-48 Denison Street, Bondi Junction NSW 2022 When: Saturday 24 June from 10am to 2pm Sunday 25 June from 1:30pm to 4pm

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Kids, School holidays, What to do

pop-up pedal parks are back!

June 13, 2023

Ride, skate, scoot and jump! All three pop-up pedal parks are back for winter 2023, running from Friday 9 June until the end of August, Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker announced today Wednesday 31 May 2023. “Popular among local kids and families, we’re delighted to be opening yet another season of pedal park fun, activating public space in a way that prioritises people and encourages outdoor play,” said Mayor Parker. “Following strong expressions of community support, we expanded the pedal-park program in 2022 to include South Maroubra car park in addition to Chifley Reserve and Clovelly car parks where it all…

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