Parenting Archives

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…

by jay

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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Babies, For Mums

Looking after the nutritional needs of busy little toddlers on the go

06/07/2022

Constantly on the go, toddlers are full of energy working out the world around them with a new frame of mind and heightened sense of independence. It’s no surprise, therefore, that busy little people need a balanced and a nutritionally dense diet of food and drink to fuel their growing bodies and service the energy they are burning. “Toddlerhood is a time of physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth, to support this they need balanced nutrition to assist their growing bodies and developing minds,” says Dr Scott Dunlop, Consultant General Pediatrician and Founder and Director of Sydney Paediatrics. Maintaining variety…

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Inspiration, Kids

PROTECTING AND PRESERVING SYDNEY HARBOUR’S LITTLE PENGUIN POPULATION

05/07/2022

Sydney’s Little Penguins at Manly are classified as endangered and are the last breeding colony on the NSW mainland. In less than 8 years, the number of breeding penguins has dropped from 140 to 46, with more than half the fatalities caused by predators, boat strikes, or penguins becoming entangled in fishing lines and hooks. Flip & Flap is a newly released children’s picture book by Australian artist and author Pam Slattery, and is suitable for ages 3 – 7 years. The idea for the book germinated in 2005 when Pam was a resident of Sydney’s Eastern suburbs. She worked…

by jay

Babies, Kids, Parenting, Pregnancy & Birth, Toddlers

HIPPY Maroubra

14/06/2022

Hippy runs and age 3 and 4 program that is all about parents! It helps you to become your child’s first teacher by implementing teaching techniques developed by HIPPY Australia. HIPPY is a FREE program delivered to you in the comfort of your own home. Here is a bit more information about our program and the 2 age groups…… What HIPPY age 3 looks like? Fortnightly home visits to families by a Tutor/Mentor to deliver your HIPPY activity pack Play-based activities 3 activities per pack Activities include: Everywhere Learning Monthly HIPPY Gatherings Seven FREE storybooks A box of resources: A…

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Kids, Parenting

6 ways to keep kids safe on social media

10/06/2022

Between Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and the new TikTok sensation, children all over the world are avid social media users. It’s a part of everyday life, but for parents, there’s one burning question: How safe is social media? We called on the experts at ESET to find out. Here, they share the main social media cybersecurity threats, and how to use social media safely. The risks of using social media Whether you’re an adult or a child, being a social media user comes with a degree of risk. It can open you up to these cyber threats: Identity theft or impersonation. When…

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Parenting

Parenting workshop with Miss Amy

08/06/2022

You are invited to enjoy a 4-hour parenting workshop with Miss Amy, a Parent Coach with over 15 years experience! Held on Sunday 19th June, 10am-2pm at Bustle Studios, Surry Hills (short walk from Central Station), this interactive workshop is designed to help parents understand children’s brain development and how that can and should greatly influence the way we run our homes. Held in an inviting and encouraging setting, this exclusive workshop will explore how planning, routines, stability, calming and simplifying the way things are done in your home are all linked to helping kids who may be displaying big…

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Health & Wellbeing, Kids, Parenting

Raising young children in a digital age

26/05/2022

Navigate the digital world with your child without baning the gaming console, iPad, or unplugging the TV. About this event Dr Kristy Goodwin provides parents/ carers of children aged 0 – 10 years with research-based yet realistic advice to feel confident about how to best support your child’s physical health, mental wellbeing and learning online. The session will explore: Why children find the online world captivating and how to manage screen time so it doesn’t end in ‘scream time’ A simple and realistic formula to determine healthy screen time limits for children based on their basic needs Why parents need…

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