Parenting Archives

Little Foxes Footy Academy

April 11, 2023

Little Foxes Footy Academy is the only dedicated AFL program in Sydney designed for pre-Auskick training for children aged 2-5 years old. Our program was developed by former Sydney Swan and inaugural GWS Giants AFLW Head Coach, Tim Schmidt. Our program caters for three different age groups (2-3, 3-4, 4-5), so every lesson offers the appropriate level of engagement for your little ones. Our classes are kept small, with a maximum of 10 children per coach and are 45 minutes in duration. Our coaches are passionate about AFL and provide a fun, safe & engaging environment to learn the fundamentals…

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Kids, Parks & Playgrounds, School holidays, What to do

School holidays program in Centennial Parklands

April 7, 2023

The weather is getting cooler, leaves are starting to turn colour, and the animals are preparing for the colder seasons. Autumn is the perfect season to swap screen time for green time, so get the kids back outside and into nature at Centennial Parklands! Our education experts have developed a diverse range of School Holiday Programs that are fun, nature-connected and have a splash of education for children aged up to 12 years. Led by our skilled and knowledgeable Education Rangers, children will be able to explore and discover the marvellous natural environment in the heart of Centennial Park and enjoy unique…

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Events, Kids, School holidays

Shoot for the stars with Sydney Comets

April 4, 2023

Free school holiday fun! Join the stars of the Sydney Comets basketball team for the ultimate shoot-out competition. Be here to meet your favourite players as they coach you through the free throw line. Everyone is a winner with giveaways, and prizes. Your coaches will include; Archie Woodhill – Sydney Kings NBL Champion Shyla Heal – WNBL Champion Anthony Kleine Edward Finlayson Jada Crawshaw Hannah Griffin Archer Woodhill Matthew Wacher Alexandra Kayrouz Johnny Crnogorac Ilisia Washington About Sydney Comets The City of Sydney Basketball Association is a non for-profit community organisation focused on developing the game of basketball…

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Events, Kids, School holidays, What to do

Woollahra Celebrates Youth Week

March 31, 2023

The Woollahra council is hosting a series of fun and free events for young people in April during NSW Youth Week (20 to 30 April). There’s a natural scent blending workshop, VR sessions, macramé making and a Manga drawing lesson. Places are limited and bookings are essential, so book your spot early via our website. For more information on Youth Week and to see what other events are taking place across NSW visit: nsw.gov.au/youthweek VR Art Class with Nested Realities (11+ yrs) Thursday 20th April 5.30pm – 7.30pm Woollahra Library at Double Bay FREE Bookings essential Step into a world…

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Babies, Kids

Randwick Council child car seats vouchers

March 31, 2023

Child Car Seat Checking & Fitting Program Closes on 31 May 2023 Apply now for your child car seat vouchers, the program closes on 31 May 2023. Last vouchers will be issued on 29th May 2023. Eligibility and conditions Vouchers are only available for residents of the Randwick City Council area. If you do not live in the Randwick City Council area, please check with your local council to find out if they offer a similar program. Vouchers will not be processed for workplace addresses or post box address. The mobile fitter will not attend addresses outside Randwick City Council area. Voucher…

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Inspiration, Kids, School holidays

Recreational gymnastics, why kids love it!

March 28, 2023

Gymnastics All Stars is a new club providing classes for children aged between 2 and 12 in Ocean Street Bondi. We have both recreational classes ages 5 – 12 and kinder gym classes 2 – 5 years old. As an ex competitive gymnast who trained and taught under the former Olympic coach Andre Rizzo, I was offered a job where I taught gymnastics to every child in various schools and was thrilled to see that every child loved the program. What astounded me however, was the teachers and parents reports of the profound effect on every child’s physical, social and mental…

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Parenting

My Solo Mum Journey

March 23, 2023

My name is Angela and I’m sharing with you all my story about becoming a solo mum. I had always imagined I would get married and raise a bunch of kids, and being a mother was my calling in life. But once I got to my late 30s, I found my failed relationships were getting in the way of my dream, so I took the leap and decided to go for it. I booked an appointment with the IVF clinic and went down the path of using a donor. And 15 months ago, my beautiful baby girl Mabel was born…

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Parenting

8 Big Life Expenses To Prepare Your Kids For

March 21, 2023

When it comes to teaching your children those big lessons in life, it can be hard to know exactly which lessons are the most important. There are so many insights to share from your own life experiences, whether these be personal, professional, academic, financial, and so many more across all the phases of life and development into adulthood. Although all of these facets of life can come with their fair share of stories, many parents would tell you that the practical, financial lessons of life are amongst the most important. There’s plenty that can be learnt from these experiences, and…

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Babies, Parenting, Toddlers

SOUTH COOGEE FAMILY DAY CARE

March 18, 2023

South Coogee Family Childcare Service is located at 33 Tucabia Street, South Coogee, NSW, 2034. The centre provides a unique, nurturing environment – in a family-like setting and is dual lingual English and Russian. The goal of South Coogee Childcare is to help develop happy, intelligent, well-adjusted children. Here you will find a nurturing, educational environment for children of ages 6 months to 5 years. The service provides wonderful quality of care and education for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Luda Fertman manager and founder of South Coogee Family Day cares says, At our Service we have spaces that cater to…

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Kids, Parenting

How To Encourage Kids To Be More Active: 6 Step Guide

March 18, 2023

While collectively we’ve long understood the importance of kids being active, the more our rhythm of life is filtered through a screen the more difficult it is to encourage kids to be active, especially if they’ve no inclination toward physical activity. For parents, getting their kids to be more active can prove a tricky sell, and one that can easily backfire if they don’t approach it the right way. This isn’t to say it’s a lost cause, though. Say your little one has outgrown the plastic motorbike they rode with ease and now needs a 12 inch bike to continue…

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