Parenting Archives

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…

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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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Parenting

National Walk Safely to School Day

19/05/2022

National Walk Safely to School Day Now in its 23rd year, National Walk Safely to School Day (WSTSD) is an annual event when all Primary School children will be encouraged to walk and commute safely to school. It is a Community Event seeking to promote Road Safety, Health, Public Transport and the Environment. All information can found at: walk.com.au The event will be held throughout Australia on Friday 20 May 2022 The objectives of WSTSD are: To encourage parents and carers to walk to school with primary school age children and reinforce safe pedestrian behaviour. To promote the health benefits…

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Parenting

How to help your teen prepare for the HSC

12/05/2022

With the release of the HSC exam timetable, now is the perfect time to start helping your teen prepare early for the exams. If they’re already feeling nervous, or you’re worried about getting them through it in one piece, you’re not alone. Thankfully, there are a few simple steps that can take the stress out of studying and help your teen sail through the HSC. Getting the most out of self-directed study Developing students’ self-directed study skills is especially important when preparing them for HSC subjects. During examination periods, self-directed learners who’ve developed good study habits tend to manage this…

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Health & Wellbeing, Parenting

TAKING THE AWKWARD OUT OF THE BIRDS AND THE BEES

10/05/2022

TAKING THE AWKWARD OUT OF THE BIRDS AND THE BEESThere are few conversations more dreaded or awkward than discussing sex with your children. But local father Dave Hartmann, and his best mate Justin Sweeting, are changing that. Through their book ‘The Birds And The Bees And Giraffes That Drink Wee’, the duo present a refreshingly hilarious way of broaching this often cringe-worthy subject -by exploring the crazy and comical ways that many animals mate. All the while helping kids conclude for themselves that not only is sex natural and something all creatures do, but thankfully, human sex is in fact the most normal of them all!“Like so…

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Events, Parenting, Playgroups

Navigate the parenting journey

02/05/2022

South Eastern Community Connect offers a range of services and activities for new parents to navigate the parenting journey. South Eastern Community Connect organises regular weekly Playgroups, Parenting skill building programs and family fun days. Checkout below the programs and activities that South Eastern Community Connect have, and don’t forget the SECC Family Fun Day at Saturday the 14th May 2022. Playgroups. The early years of parenting can feel like one, long, sleepless night… Parents and carers face all kinds of challenges, and the right kind of support is crucial. That’s why South Eastern Community Connect (SECC) runs a range…

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