Parenting Archives

The Five Best Places for Kids To Write A Letter In The Eastern Suburbs

01/09/2022

As we all know there are so many things to do in the Eastern Suburbs and many of us that have lived in the East for a number of years feel like we’ve pretty much done everything there is to do, but have you ever thought about taking the kids out in the East to write letters? There are many benefits in getting children to write letters. Studies have shown that children who write handwritten letters have stronger reading and spelling skills, there’s no autocorrect when you’re writing a letter, so children learn how to spell a lot quicker when…

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Babies, For Mums

Midwifery & Lactation Sydney

31/08/2022

Midwifery & Lactation Sydney was formed to support women during late pregnancy right through to care of their newborn and infant. From Breastfeeding to settling MLsydney wants to support women in their journey and lighten the load of what can be a challenging time. Samantha and Catherine, the two co-founders of Midwifery & Lactation Sydney are passionate about providing compassionate care for women, babies and families. They understand that pregnancy and the transition to motherhood can be an exciting yet vulnerable time filled with a range of emotions, and they want to make sure all women and families have access…

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Parenting

7 Things You Should Teach Your Children to Prepare Them For Life

28/08/2022

Navigating the journey of parenthood can often be confusing and challenging. While you may wish your little one could stay young forever, you also want them to grow into empowered and responsible individuals. The best thing you can do for your child’s development is to teach them how to tackle real-world problems early on. Below, we’ve compiled a list of 7 essential life skills you should teach your children to help them grow into empowered, healthy, and mature adults. 1. Decision-Making Skills Making independent decisions is an important life skill for any individual, and it’s never too early to teach…

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Kids, Parenting

How to Talk to Your Child About the News

21/08/2022

Children hear about what’s going on in the world through social media, friends, or adults’ conversations. Sometimes the news is uplifting — like kids their age taking a stand on social or environmental issues. Other times, children may worry about current events and need an adult to help make sense of what’s happening. Help your child understand the news and feel more in control by taking these steps: Find Out What Your Child Already Knows Ask your kids questions to see if they know about a current event. For school-age kids and teens, you can ask what they have heard at school…

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Kids

S.E.S. Story Time (5 years and under)

12/08/2022

Join Waverley Woollahra State Emergency Service for a very special story time. About this event Waverley Woollahra SES will be hosting a special story time session here at Waverley Library. They will be introducing themselves and the work they do as well as reading a story and sharing a craft, you might even get a chance to try on a uniform. This immersive and interactive session is suitable for children aged 3 – 5 years, their siblings and families. For More information about this and other events from the Waverly Library, visit the Waverly Library website Date and time Fri., 19…

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Kids, What to do

LEGO Australia set to turn Sydney’s Darling Harbour into a playground

01/08/2022

In some playfully exciting news from LEGO Australia, the purveyors of play are turning Sydney’s Darling Harbour into a playground with 20 life-sized LEGO Minifigures taking over the precinct, kicking off from World Play Day (August 10). From August 10 – August 14, families and fans are invited to reconnect and play as the LEGO Minifigures pay Darling Harbour a visit. The precinct’s takeover follows insights from the latest LEGO® Play Well Study (2022) that shows 41% parents admit that their family doesn’t play enough together, while nearly 8 in 10 children wish they could play more with their parents. This free…

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Toddlers

Introducing your toddler to a newborn

29/07/2022

Its common to feel anxious on how your toddler will respond to a new baby in the house.Here are some great tips on how to manage

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Kids, Parks & Playgrounds

Coral Sea Park Inclusive playspace now open for everyone to play

29/07/2022

A new inclusive playspace in Maroubra’s Coral Sea Park will be opened by the Hon Anthony Roberts, Minister for Planning and Homes and Mayor Dylan Parker on Wednesday 3 August. Council received $200,000 funding from the NSW Government’s Everybody Can Play program to upgrade the existing playground and create a world class playspace that has been designed to include everyone in the community. The innovate design allows children of all abilities to play together, including those with physical disabilities and mobility impairments, or spectrum disorders such as autism. “This new inclusive playspace means it is much easier for every child…

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Events, Kids

Science in the Swamp – Celebrate National Science Week in Centennial Park

25/07/2022

After a two-year hiatus, the ever-popular Science in the Swamp returns to Centennial Parklands on Sunday 21 August, in celebration of National Science Week. A free family day out jam-packed full of science, fun and discovery, learn about the Parklands, meet our native animal residents and let your curiosity guide you as Dickens Lawn transforms into a pop-up village of scientific delights! Unearth your inner scientist through hands-on, family-friendly science experiments and displays, learn bush survival skills with Greater Sydney Parklands’ educators at our Bush Craft Village, and be sure to keep an eye out for the incredible roaming dinosaur, who…

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Inspiration, Kids

3 Community Gardens in the Woollahra council area

16/07/2022

Community gardens are a unique form of open space whereby people can learn, recreate, socialise and demonstrate sustainable principles within a garden setting. Community gardens are not-for-profit, and can provide for a wide range of environmental, social and economic benefits. Community gardening is a valuable community recreational activity that contributes to health and well-being, positive social interaction, community development, environmental education, sustainable principles, protection and use of public open space. There are currently three community gardens within the Woollahra LGA WHAT’S TO LOVE ABOUT COMMUNITY GARDENS? They are places to learn. Participating at, or even visiting, a community garden provides…

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