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Babies, Parenting, Toddlers

SOUTH COOGEE FAMILY DAY CARE

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

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.

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

  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

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

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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Inspiration, Kids

Learning while playing

New Australian company creates sustainable educational ‘clever suitcases’ and  playmats in response to seeing too many very young kids on devices’.  ‘We were compelled to design a practical toy which helps parents find an  alternative to their children using devices when out and about’.  With their slogan “Learning while playing everywhere you go!”, The Wonderful Little Suitcase Company  reminds us of the beauty and benefits of play and that there are clever alternatives for young children to  using digital devices. This new Australian toy company has designed clever and completely original ‘pop up’ toy suitcases never  before seen, with different…

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Events, Kids

The Spot Festival

The Spot Festival is back this year on Sunday 26 March 2023 from 1pm until 8pm! Held at the intersection of St Pauls Street and Perouse Road, Randwick. The Spot Festival has grown to become a favourite in the Eastern Suburbs event circuit, and is Randwick’s biggest free outdoor festival held in March each year. Enjoy the end of summer at The Spot Festival – a splendid multicultural celebration of culture, food and live music. There are plenty of stallholders to peruse through, free kids activities on offer and cultural performances to enjoy. Entertainment Line up There will be plenty of…

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Babies, Inspiration

5 Benefits of In Home Newborn Photography

You’ve carried your baby for 9 months and now they are here and suddenly you look down at this little squish and think to yourself – what the hell do I do now? Oh how the days are long, so so so long. I’ve been there, the monotony of everyday, the sleep deprivation that hits you like a ton of bricks. The intrusive thoughts, the anxiety, the thoughts of I can’t possibly do this. But you are doing it. And you’re doing incredible.  I know this time is overwhelming and exhausting, but I promise you, you’ll regret not getting images…

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Parenting, Toddlers

Bop 2 Books is program for children aged between 24 – 36 months

Bop 2 Books is a weekly program for children aged between 24 – 36 months. Featuring rhymes, music and stories for young children and their parents or carers every week of the year, except school holidays and public holidays. Come along and Bop! Cost: Free. Bookings essential online (bookings open one week in advance). Subject to terms and conditions listed below. When:  Tuesday 10.30 am – 11 am Frequency: Every week on Tuesday, until Apr 4, 2023 Location: Margaret Martin Library, Randwick Address: Level 1, Royal Randwick Shopping Centre, Belmore Road, Randwick More Contact Information: Enquiries: 9093 6100 Note: Please leave your prams at home as…

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