Parenting Archives

The Ultimate Transport Solution for Your Kids’ Party

May 21, 2023

Planning a kids’ party involves a myriad of tasks, from choosing the venue to organizing the entertainment. One aspect that often adds an extra touch of excitement and convenience to any celebration is transportation. If you’re looking for a unique and fun way to transport your kids and their friends to the party venue, Sydney Party Limos offers an unforgettable experience. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why hiring a kids party bus from Sydney Party Limos can take your child’s party to the next level. A kids party bus is not just a means of transportation;…

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For Mums, Parenting, Playgroups

Celebrating mums who volunteer in the eastern suburbs

May 15, 2023

It’s National Volunteering Week, which is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering and recognises the vital support that millions of volunteers provide to their communities. Here in the Eastern Suburbs, there is an inspiring team of mums who volunteer their time to run Bondi Beach Playgroups, a not-for-profit community playgroup operating at 3 venues in the Waverley Council area. The group is supported by Waverley Council with financial grants and venues, but all activities of the group are conducted by volunteers. The volunteers are all dedicated to creating inclusive and welcoming spaces for families to connect and play. They turn…

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Kids

Local kids create masterpieces for Koojay Corroboree

May 14, 2023

Symbols of community, belonging and reconciliation are now flying high on banners across Randwick City thanks to the creative talent of local Aboriginal artist Jordan Ardler and the heart-warming drawings of local students. Inspired by this year’s Reconciliation Week theme, Be a Voice for Generations, Randwick Council asked students at La Perouse Public School to help illustrate the artwork for Koojay Corroboree 2023, which will take place on Friday 26 May at 11am. “Randwick Council is really proud to have local students help create the artwork. We look forward to engaging other school students to help in the years to…

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Inspiration, Kids

Swing, slide, climb and play! A new inclusive playground in the works

May 13, 2023

Adventure time awaits! Construction has begun on a new playground at Ella Reserve, Malabar, Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker announced today Wednesday 3 May 2023. “Ella Reserve is a popular place for the kids of Malabar, and we’re excited to build a new playground that will make this park a more welcoming space for children of all ages and abilities.,” Mayor Dylan Parker said. There will be major transformations to the existing play areas, which will be expanded to include three new play zones to suit the main needs of the park’s regular visitors: the inclusive play zone, the toddler and…

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Kids, Parenting

5 Steps to Help Your Child Establish a Solid Study Routine

May 11, 2023

As a parent, you play an important role in helping your child develop good study habits and establishing a consistent study routine! By implementing the following 5 steps, you can help set your child up for academic success and instil a drive for learning. If you need more help, at Art of Smart we provide 1 on 1 support for tutoring in Bondi Junction, both face-to-face and online! Our holistic approach will help to build their confidence and elevate their marks. Step 1: Establish a consistent schedule No matter what year level your child is in, time management is an…

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Inspiration, Kids, What to do

Splish splash! A lot more fun on its way at DRLC!

May 10, 2023

Next summer will be made all the more sweet with a new and improved splash park right here in Randwick City. Construction kicks off on Monday 8 May to create a new place for kids to play at the Des Renford Leisure Centre (DRLC). “We are excited to transform the current toddler pool area into a new place for family fun and adventure for the children of our community,” said Mayor Dylan Parker. This $1.5M project comes as part of Council’s continued effort to deliver upgraded open space facilities to its residents. The colourful new splash park will delight young…

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Kids, Parenting, What to do

Young Hoopers basketball classes!

May 9, 2023

If you’re looking for basketball classes for your children, then Young Hoopers is for you! Young Hoopers provides fun, fast-paced basketball classes for children aged 4 to 14 years old while building their coordination, teamwork and confidence through basketball. The Young Hoopers concept was developed while the founders were playing and coaching overseas. They saw programs doing a much better job of engaging young players in the game and providing both a much stronger basketball foundation for young players that incorporated a greater range of basic hand-eye coordination, motor-skills and cross-sport training methods. Aiming to fill this gap in the…

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Health & Wellbeing, Kids

Benefits of Jiu Jitsu Training for Kids

May 6, 2023

Jiu-Jitsu is a form of martial arts that originated in Japan and was later developed in Brazil. It is a highly effective system of self-defense that focuses on grappling techniques and submission holds to subdue opponents. Jiu-Jitsu has become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason – it offers a wide range of benefits for people of all ages and abilities. If you’re looking to get in shape, learn self-defense, or just try something new, joining our SJJAZETLAND Jiu-Jitsu Academy can be an excellent decision. Here are just a few of the many benefits that you can expect…

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Education, Parenting

What is the Australian School Curriculum? A Guide For Parents

May 5, 2023

As a parent, giving your child the best education possible is one of the most important actions you can do for their future. But something most parents don’t focus on is understanding the curriculum. The Australian curriculum consists of the framework all schools follow nationally and is governed by guidelines applicable to every student. Let’s look at what makes up the curriculum for Australian students in this post. The Australian Curriculum The Australian Curriculum outlines the core knowledge and skills students should learn in primary and secondary education. It was developed through a combination of teachers and education authorities to…

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Inspiration, Kids

Junior photographers, show us your world

May 4, 2023

We invite budding photographers aged 3 to 12 to enter the Little Sydney Lives photography competition. Fantastical, botanical, sibling-rivalrous, splashy or routine – we’re looking for stirring images that reveal what our young residents find intriguing. Celebrating the unique viewpoint of Sydney’s young people, Little Sydney Lives ends with a large-format outdoor gallery displaying the works of 20 junior photographers from Thursday 15 September to Sunday 9 October. The prizes Entries will be judged in 2 age categories – 3 to 7 years and 8 to 12 years. The grand prize winner in each category will receive a gift valued…

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