Parenting Archives

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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Parenting

Essential Steps to take When planning for Separation.

March 17, 2023

Separation can be a challenging and emotional process for anyone to go through, especially when there are children involved. That’s why it’s crucial to have a plan in place to make the transition as smooth as possible. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the essential steps you should take when planning for separation. Seek Legal Advice The first step you should take when planning for separation is to seek legal advice. A Family Lawyer can provide you with guidance and support throughout the entire process, helping you to understand your legal rights and obligations. A Family…

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Inspiration, Kids

National Ride2School Day

March 15, 2023

Ride2School is a nationwide program delivered by Bicycle Network designed to support schools to encourage, empower and enable more students to get physically active on their journey to school. Bicycle Network is a one-stop shop for all your riding needs. You can find all information that you need for riding, from getting started and bike maintenance to keeping up to date with changing road rules from their website. This year, National Ride2School Day will be on Friday, 24th March 2023. In 2022, 370,777 students participated in this nationwide program with 911 registered schools (307 schools participated for the first…

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Parenting

HSC Help: setting up your child for high school success

March 11, 2023

The Waverly Library is organising an information evening about HSC help and setting up your child for high school success. This is an informative talk and hear from Educator Mohan Dhall, on how best prepare your child for the challenges and opportunities of high school. This event will provide practical advice, resources, and tips for success. Whether your child is just starting high school or is in the middle of it, this event is for you. On the night we will discuss: – Understanding High Schools. How to navigate complexity and assessment tasks – Peers and friendship groups: strategies for…

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Events, Kids

ALICE IN WONDERLAND

March 8, 2023

Returning to Sydney after a 2022 Sell Out Season Royal Botanic Garden Sydney 8 – 23 APRIL 2023 This Easter school holiday, experience an adventure like no other as Lewis Carroll’s absurd & wickedly clever classic ALICE IN WONDERLAND is brought to life in Glenn Elston’s acclaimed production in the beautiful Royal Botanic Garden Sydney from 8 to 23 April. Meet your favourite assortment of curious characters; the skittish, constantly late White Rabbit, the Dodo and other birds who love a sing-along, the pepper-obsessed Duchess and her extremely crazy cook, the Cheshire Cat who will leave you with a grin…

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